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Real Madrid confirm Mourinho exit

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:29:19 GMT

Real Madrid announce that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge.

Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:05 GMT

Wilkinson hoping to answer potential Lions injury call.

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:02 GMT

Godolphin doping scandal widens

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:56 GMT

Seven more horses fail new drugs tests.

New England team kit is revealed

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:04:58 GMT

The new England kit is revealed and is set to be worn for the first time in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Wet and wild at the North West 200

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:13 GMT

"Imagine trying to pass an articulated lorry without windscreen wipers and you'll get an idea what it's like"

Pietersen still doubtful for Ashes

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:59 GMT

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is still not sure he will be ready to face Australia in the Ashes this summer.

Goode & Tomkins out of England tour

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:51 GMT

Saracens pair Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins withdraw from England's summer tour to Uruguay and Argentina through injury.

Rodwell called up to England squad

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:09:44 GMT

No punishment for Hearts, says SPL

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:22 GMT

Moyes meeting Man Utd backroom staff

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:30 GMT

Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes is holding talks with a number of the club's coaching staff on Monday.

Vettori in line for NZ Test return

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:42:33 GMT

Hodgson warns fans over chants

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:32:17 GMT

Roy Hodgson will ask England fans not to sing antagonistic songs during a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Wigan Athletic in FA Cup bus parade

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:08 GMT

Wigan Athletic celebrate the club's first FA Cup title with an open-top bus parade in the town centre in front of thousands of fans.

Di Canio: 'Pathetic' players must go

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:30:55 GMT

O'Driscoll set for Pro12 final

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:02:54 GMT

Brian O'Driscoll may return for Leinster's Pro12 final against Ulster, but Sean O'Brien is set to miss the game.

Hunter leads England to New Zealand

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:59:53 GMT

Lichfield number eight Sarah Hunter will lead England women on their three-test tour to New Zealand in July.

Morrison calls time on rugby career

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:59 GMT

Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison is forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds.

Briton Baltacha makes winning return

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:04:10 GMT

Elena Baltacha makes a winning return from injury by progressing to the second round of the Brussels Open.

FIA reject Pirelli's tyre proposal

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:46 GMT

Formula 1's governing body has rejected a proposal from Pirelli to revert to last year's tyres to solve ongoing issues.

Mercedes secure Lowe's early release

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:22:08 GMT

Mercedes say Paddy Lowe will join the team next month after being granted an early release from his contract with McLaren.

Film shows Hillsborough PC was right

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:06:10 GMT

Crucial evidence from the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, which was undermined at the original inquest, was true, BBC Panorama finds.

England's kits through the years

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:43:39 GMT

Following the release of images of the new England kit, BBC Sport looks at the country's kits through the years.

David Beckham's emotional Paris goodbye

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:52:15 GMT

Retiring David Beckham plays his last match for Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes

VIDEO: Match of the Day's team of the season

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:07:13 GMT

Match of the Day pundits Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer reveal their best 11 players from the Premier League this season.

VIDEO: Pedrosa beats Crutchlow at Le Mans

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:50 GMT

Dani Pedrosa wins an enthralling French MotoGP in the rain at Le Mans ahead of Britain's Cal Crutchlow.

VIDEO: Sir Alex Ferguson: a life of football

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:50:20 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at the life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his early playing days in Scotland through to moulding Manchester United into one of the world's greatest clubs.

VIDEO: Championship will be tough - Redknapp

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:38 GMT

QPR boss Harry Redknapp admits his side have lacked that bit of quality as they bowed out of the Premier League with a 1-0 defeat against Liverpool.

VIDEO: Emotional Carragher thanks Liverpool fans

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:27:57 GMT

Jamie Carragher thanks Liverpool fans for the "great times and memories" after making his 737th and final appearance.

VIDEO: Yeovil clinch League One promotion

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:55 GMT

Yeovil players, coaches and fans celebrate on the Wembley pitch after beating Brentford 2-1 in the League One play-off final to secure promotion to the Championship.

VIDEO: Owen grateful for 'special' farewell

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:16:37 GMT

Michael Owen is thankful for a "special" final game of football before retiring and thanks Stoke fans for a fantastic ovation.

VIDEO: Tambling gives Lampard golden boot

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:53:48 GMT

Chelsea's Frank Lampard is presented with a golden boot by Blues legend Bobby Tambling, after surpassing Tambling's club goal scoring record.

VIDEO: Spurs can attract 'big players'

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:18 GMT

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says the club can still attract 'big players' despite not qualifying for the Champions League.

VIDEO: Sunderland dignity pleases Di Canio

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:12:01 GMT

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says his side delivered a performance that had "dignity, desire and ambition", despite losing 1-0 at Tottenham.

VIDEO: Allardyce aiming to keep Carroll

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:42 GMT

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says keeping Andy Carroll at the club is his priority after they Hammers finished their season with a 4-2 win over Reading.

VIDEO: Martinez leads Wigan celebrations

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:34:46 GMT

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez leads supporters in a rendition of "You are my sunshine" as the Latics celebrate winning the FA Cup.

VIDEO: Football's weekend of farewells

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:43 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at a season of farewells with fans showing their appreciation to some of their favourite stars.

VIDEO: FA Cup final excites Arsenal's Little

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:20 GMT

Arsenal's Kim Little says she is "really excited" at the prospect of a fourth FA Women's Cup trophy.

VIDEO: Wenger relieved to finish fourth

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:36:36 GMT

Arsene Wenger feels a mixture of relief and joy after Arsenal win 1-0 at Newcastle to finish fourth in the Premier League.

VIDEO: Fraser-Pryce storms to Shanghai win

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:37:07 GMT

Double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai.

VIDEO: Cook praises bowling attack

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:22:09 GMT

England cricket captain Alastair Cook praises his bowling attack after they sweep aside New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

VIDEO: Benitez proud of time at Chelsea

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:51:09 GMT

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is delighted to have finished his difficult tenure at Stamford Bridge with a 2-1 win over Everton.

VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:42:55 GMT

Emotional David Beckham plays last home match at Paris Saint-Germain.

VIDEO: Hamilton 'buzzing' at French MotoGP

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:08 GMT

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says he is "buzzing" while attending the French MotoGP at Le Mans.

VIDEO: Clarke praises West Brom display

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:05:38 GMT

West Brom boss Steve Clarke praises his players for their "adventurous" play in their 5-5 Premier League draw with Manchester United.

VIDEO: GB's Redding takes maiden Moto2 win

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:35:56 GMT

Britain's Scott Redding claims his maiden Moto2 win in a dramatic French Grand Prix at Le Mans.

VIDEO: Crutchlow on best MotoGP finish

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:22:29 GMT

Cal Crutchlow talks to BBC Sport's Azi Farni after his best MotoGP result, with second place in the French Grand Prix.

Chelsea's risk or reward?

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:36:08 GMT

Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea could be a risky one following his acrimonious 2007 exit, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

Mourinho's time at Real in pictures

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:18:08 GMT

Jose Mourinho's three-year reign at Real Madrid will come to an end this summer

Arsenal ecstasy prolongs Spurs agony

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:46:23 GMT

Arsenal's Champions League qualification puts manager Arsene Wenger on a strong footing, writes BBC Sport's Phil McNulty

'A day for shocking stats and staying in your seat'

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:11 GMT

Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce savours an eventful first Test at Lord's and asks what we learned from England's thrilling win

Premier League farewells in pictures

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:51:28 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are among a cast of familiar faces who said goodbye on the final day of the Premier League season

Ask Jeremy Guscott

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:44:07 GMT

Toulon win the Heineken Cup and the Wallabies name their Lions squad - do you have a question for the BBC rugby union expert?

Garth Crooks's team of the season

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:39 GMT

Who has BBC football analyst Garth Crooks named in his Premier League team of the season?

End of season ups and downs

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:47 GMT

Who was promoted, who was relegated and who clinched the race for Europe across England and Scotland?

Must-not-miss sport on the BBC

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:18 GMT

Your guide to this week's unmissable sporting events on the BBC

McColgan reaches Commonwealth mark

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:19:28 GMT

Eilish McColgan is one of 14 Scottish athletes to reach Commonwealth Games qualifying standards.

Battling Purdy beaten by Alexander

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:14 GMT

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.

Cook hails bowlers after England win

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:48 GMT

Captain Alastair Cook salutes bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson after England's 170-run win over New Zealand.

Visconti takes first Giro stage win

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:26 GMT

Giovanni Visconti wins his first ever Giro d'Italia stage as Vincenzo Nibali remains in the pink jersey after a snowy stage 15.

Reid lands Italy tournament win

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:21:53 GMT

British men's wheelchair tennis number one Gordon Reid wins his third tournament of the year in Rome.

We must keep Bale, says Villas-Boas

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:20:39 GMT

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says it is vital the club keep star player Gareth Bale if they are to improve next season.

Ferrari column attacks tyre critics

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:18:43 GMT

Ferrari have ridiculed critics of the tyres in Formula 1 in what amounts to a veiled attack on champions Red Bull.

McDowell wins World Match Play title

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:47:11 GMT

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell beats Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2&1 to win the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria.

Telescope back on track for Derby

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:37:32 GMT

Telescope, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is back on track for the Epsom Derby and will gallop at Lingfield on Wednesday.

Broken-leg victim Crutchlow on rise

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:49:46 GMT

British rider Cal Crutchlow is determined to build on his career-best performance in Sunday's French Grand Prix.

Brearey turns to Nacra 17 for Rio

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:31 GMT

Essex sailor Sam Brearey will join Abby Zambinski in the new Olympic Nacra 17 boat in pursuit of a place at Rio 2016.

Leeds 22-30 St Helens

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:09 GMT

Tommy Makinson's 14-point haul helps St Helens come back from 16-0 to beat Super League champions Leeds at Headingley

Wasps hand deal to soldier Reeves

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:23 GMT

London Wasps sign Bedford Blues prop and member of the armed forces Ricky Reeves for next season.

Hawkins lauds Griffiths influence

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:54 GMT

World Snooker Championship runner-up Barry Hawkins says he owes his recent success to coach and mentor Terry Griffiths.

Simmonds heads GB squad for Worlds

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:50 GMT

Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is named in a 32-strong GB squad for August's IPC World Swimming Championships.

Nadal beats Federer in Rome final

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:18 GMT

Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.

Drake seeks ski cross Olympic medal

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:39:45 GMT

Could a change from alpine to ski cross result in an Olympic medal next year for British hopeful Ed Drake?

Doncaster appoint Dickov as boss

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:19 GMT

Doncaster Rovers appoint Paul Dickov as their new manager following promotion to the Championship.

Scots league bodies remain divided

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:16 GMT

Scotland's league bodies remain divided on restructuring proposals after the SPL rejects the SFL's proposals.

Ex-Wales player's cancer battle

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:21 GMT

Former Wales rugby international Matthew J Watkins is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his pelvis.

Whyte calls for race flexibility

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:35:25 GMT

North West 200 Race Director Mervyn Whyte says the event needs greater flexibility regarding Road Closure Orders in the future.

News

Helping to kick cancer into touch


Scottish Borders Rugby Youth Development Officers went on a marathon goal kicking challenge.
Category: General
Posted by: dmartin

Start of the dayPeebles

  SCOTTISH BORDERS RUGBY 
            YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS          
“HELPING TO KICK CANCER INTO TOUCH”

  On Friday 19th June 2009 at 7.45 a group of 10 Rugby youth development officers from the Borders went on a marathon sponsored goal kicking challenge starting at Berwick before moving onto Duns, Kelso, Jed, Langholm  and Hawick. After a short lunch break they then moved onto Melrose, Gala and Selkirk before finishing at Peebles 200 miles and 9 hours later. Each YDO took 3 goal kicks at each ground these were worth a total of 10 points. 5 points for a successful kick from within 5metres from the touch line, 3 points from within 15metres from the touch line, and 2 points from in front of the posts. Chris Paterson can relax as none of them will challenge him as the most consistent goal kicker in the World! Each goal kicker could have scored a total of 100 points therefore the maximum total scored by the 10 goal kickers would have be 1000 points, wishful thinking. The total of points scored was just below 50% with the top scorer being Greg Walker of Jed. (picture below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The good news is that over £1200 has been raised and will be shared between the Cancer Unit at Borders General Hospital & the Lavender Touch Charity. Thanks to everyone who supported or sponsored these two very worth while charities. And well done to all the Development officers for given up their time to take part in what was a great fun event, to Iain Heard SRU Referee Manager who made sure there was no cheating and Brian Renwick SRU Regional Development Manger who came in a late replacement and finished in the top 3. The first coaching update for next season will be a goal kicking session. If you would like to donate or would like more information on the Lavender Touch log on to www.lavendertouch.co.uk  or on the Cancer Unit at the Borders General Hospital contact Claire.oliver@border.scot.nhs.uk.


Ian G Millar Youth Development Officer

in the dugoutYouth development officer
 


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