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Contenders start afresh

April 5, 2009

BEECROFT and Knox Old Boys will welcome new beginnings when they meet in the first round of the NSW Suburban Rugby Union division one competition this Saturday. Last year’s runners-up, Beecroft are determined to go one better this year. For the full article on Beecroft Rugby Club click here Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate

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NZ wins 85kg challenge

March 26, 2009

BEECROFT Rugby Club were defeated by New Zealand Barbarians in a cliffhanger for the inaugural Under 85s Trans-Tasman Challenge. The large crowd at Headon Park were treated to a display of Rugby at its best. Beecroft, a suburban rugby newcomer, were expected to provide the New Zealand team with little more than a canter in the park. For the full…

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Expect speed and big hits

March 18, 2009

SOME of New Zealand’s best amateur players will take on the Beecroft club at Headen Park, Thornleigh, on Friday night. The touring New Zealand Middleweights team face Beecroft’s Whippets, who are their under-85kg equivalents and won the NSW Suburban title last year. Beecroft president Howard Baynie said there was plenty of excitement about hosting the visitors. “The strength of 85kg…

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Beecroft Rugby Club takes on New Zealand

March 17, 2009

INTERNATIONAL rugby is coming to the northern district this Friday night, when the Kiwis arrive to test the mettle of Beecroft’s finest. The match, between the all-conquering Beecroft Whippets Under-85kg side and the visiting New Zealand Barbarians, will be a showcase of “running rugby” at its best. Kick-off will be at 7pm. For more click here Northern District Times

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Whippets no lightweights

March 5, 2009

Whippets no lightweights when they hit the field.  SUBURBAN Rugby Union’s all-conquering Beecroft Whippets Under 85kg team will take on the touring New Zealand National Middleweights in a trans-Tasman showdown here on Friday, March 20. The match will be under lights at the Whippets’ Headen Park, Thornleigh, home ground. Beecroft Rugby Club president Howard Baynie views the contest as a…

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