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Posted by PeterS on June 13th, 2013 in News | No Comments

The Gordon Rugby Club received the following email this week. A very touching message from the son of a lifelong Gordon Supporter. “Hi Jason, This email is in regards to my father, John Byrne who passed away on Sunday aged 67. An old boy of St Pius, who always lived in Chatswood area, John was [...]

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Posted by Gibbo on June 11th, 2013 in News | No Comments

All Photo’s courtesy of NSWJRU – via twitter From 2 teams in the Under 11 division, through to the a great team effort in the Under 17′s, Gordon Junior rugby had a dominant weekend at the State Championships. The  U12, U13, U14, U15 and U16 got through the pool stages undefeated and made it to [...]

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Posted by Gibbo on May 27th, 2013 in News, Players | No Comments

WEST Pymble’s Jack Dempsey is counting down the days to the 2013 IRB Junior World Championships, when the flanker heads to France for the U20 tournament early next month. The 19-year-old said he expected to be nervous ahead of the championships, but would call on his Australian schoolboys experience last year, where he played in [...]

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Posted by PeterS on May 27th, 2013 in News | No Comments

Among the strong crowd at Chatswood Oval on Saturday was Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver. Bill had graciously accepted an invitation from the Gordon Board and the Friends of Gordon to attend a home game. With a busy schedule including the upcoming British Lions tour, Bill took the time to mingle with Gordon’s sponsors, [...]

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Posted by PeterS on May 21st, 2013 in News | No Comments

Eastwood have taken the top spot on the Shute Shield ladder with a bonus point 49-22 win over Gordon. It was a classic game of running rugby with both sides moving the ball down the line unfortunately Eastwood was just too good for the Gordon defence, crossing six times for another bonus point win that [...]

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Posted by PeterS on May 13th, 2013 in News | No Comments

Trips to Forshaw are always going to be eventful. Saturdays clash with Souths being no different. From the kick off Souths showed they were intent on unleashing a backline that can mix it with the best in the competition. Spectators were treated to an exceptional backline display led by Waratah Ben Volavola. Gordon tackled and [...]

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Posted by PeterS on May 6th, 2013 in Featured, News | No Comments

Gordon v Parramatta In a scrappy match, neither team was able to control the flow of the match, with several penalties disrupting any momentum.  Despite taking an early lead, some sloppy play and too many penalties hindered the Highlanders from holding on for a win.  The win for the Two Blues sees them rise one [...]

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Posted by PeterS on May 2nd, 2013 in News | No Comments

Earlier this week, representatives from the new Gordon Rugby Board and the Friends of Gordon met with Australian Rugby Union CEO- Bill Pulver – at the ARU offices in St Leonards. The objective of the meeting, initiated by the Gordon Rugby Football Club, was to brief Bill on: What has been achieved since the election [...]

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Posted by PeterS on April 30th, 2013 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

The Gordon Vs Norths local derby on Saturday provided an interesting twist, and turned back the clock to Gordon’s hey days of the 90’s. Having had to play rain postponed 4th and 3rd Grade games against West Harbour on Wednesday night, and then back up gain on Saturday against Norths, Gordon 4ths were shy a [...]

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Posted by PeterS on April 19th, 2013 in News | No Comments

The Gordon Rugby Club Board, players, coaches, support staff, members, sponsors and supporters congratulate  Jack Dempsey on his selection in the Australian Squad for the 2013 IRB Junior World Championships to be contested in France later this year. Jack is a Gordon Junior, who has progressed from school rugby and is playing his first year [...]

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Posted by PeterS on April 16th, 2013 in News | No Comments

Gordon was just too good for Penrith, moving the ball along the backline creating gaps within the Penrith defence and charging over the line six times. A fast flowing game, it was a match of classic running rugby. The Emus had lots of spirit and tried hard to keep the Highlanders out, but the Highlanders [...]

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Posted by emma on April 11th, 2013 in News | No Comments

A solid performance by our young 1st grade side against a Manly team that are expected to finish top 4 or better. In muddy conditions Gordon held Manly to a slim 7-6 lead at half time. A few poor options and a missed tackle in the 2nd half resulted in 14 points for the Marlins [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 5th, 2013 in News | No Comments

Saturday Rugby Games for April 6th at Chatswood Oval are: 1st Grade – 3pm 2nd Grade – 12:55pm 3rd Grade – 11:30pm   4th Grade will play at Keirle Park, Manly at 9:30am. Colts will remain at Manly Oval as scheduled.   as of 4pm Friday April 5th, 2013.

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Posted by PeterS on March 28th, 2013 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

It is with great sadness that I advise that former player, and father of current player Lucas, Chris Simkin passed away this morning, aged 57. He had been battling cancer for the past year. He was a hugely talented player who, as some may remember, was chosen in a Wallaby trial from Gordon’s second grade [...]

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Posted by emma on March 22nd, 2013 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk, Uncategorized | No Comments

In today’s day and age of competitive sports, clubs are always searching for ways of achieving the superior edge over their rivals. It is never just one aspect; it is a combination of many components that make a successful team. One of the new board’s objectives is continuous improvement of our coaching standards and overall [...]

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Posted by emma on March 15th, 2013 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Dear Gordon Friends, Since the Club’s recent AGM, the Board has implemented a number of very significant changes within the structure of GRFC. This has included the establishment of four (4) separate subcommittees. Each is charged with an area of responsibility for the Club’s future wellbeing. These are: Rugby; Finance and Governance; Sponsorship and Marketing; [...]

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Posted by PeterS on February 21st, 2013 in News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Gordon Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of David McGilvray as President, with Peter Hearl, Graeme Hearl, David Cains, Mark Hartill, Robert Bruce, Beau Wilson and Joshua Whittaker as Directors for the 2013 season. All were elected unopposed at the 17th Annual General Meeting on 18 February, 2013. The new Board would [...]

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Posted by PeterS on February 18th, 2013 in Events, News | No Comments

All members are advised the reports for Monday’s Annual General Meeting are available by clicking on the following link. Hard copies will be available on the night at the meeting. We look forward to seeing all members at the meeting. Prepared by the 2012 Board for the members 2012 Annual Report Balance Sheet Oct 2012 [...]

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Posted by PeterS on December 18th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

The Gordon Rugby Club is calling for applications for coaching and ancillary positions reporting to the Rugby Manager/ Director for the 2013 season. Positions available are; Lower Grade Coaches Assistant Coaches Colts Coaches Colts Assistant Coaches Specialist Skills Coaches Development Coordinator Managers for all teams New applicants please submit a written application with your CV [...]

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Posted by PeterS on December 14th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Rugby at Gordon gave us some of the best years of our lives. The good times, the friendships and the odd Rugby game are indelibly inscribed in our memories.  Those who proudly support Gordon Rugby and want to continue to be part of our long tradition can help ensure our future. Like all other Senior [...]

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Posted by Jason on December 7th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon 2013 Pre-season Training Gordon pre-season training will be at Gillespy field for Tuesday and Thursday evenings until the beginning of February when training will return to  Bailes Park, Sydney rd Chastwood. Training will start at 6.00. For more information please contact one of the following people; Grade Jason Grier 0468 390 788 – Club [...]

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Posted by Jason on August 16th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

In the off season Gordon will launch their Academy and Extended Development System (EDS). Both programs are designed to provide talented players in the Gordon Juniors and Senior club with a pathway to the higher grades. The Academy and the EDS programs will provide specific training for the Gordon players in the off season, therefore [...]

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Posted by Jason on August 16th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Last Saturday saw Gordon take their first clean sweep of the season. All 4 grades and the 1st grade Colts team won their games convincing. 4th grade were able to reach the heights of the 100 plus mark (109) sending a strong warning message to all the other teams coming into the semi finals. The [...]

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Posted by Jason on August 10th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon look set to possibly reach the semi finals with 3 teams. If the stars align and the mathematics fall into place we could see 3 Gordon teams in the semi finals this year. Sitting in 3rd place is our mighty 4th grade team who have only lost 3 games this season and were unlucky [...]

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Posted by Jason on August 3rd, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon went down to West Harbour on the weekend in a nail biter, 26 to 27. Gordon dominated and controlled 60 minutes of the game and unfortunately wasn’t able to put in the killer punch. Gordon scored 3 tries to 2, however, they just couldn’t close the game out, letting in 10 points in the [...]

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Posted by Jason on July 30th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Welcome to The Gordon “Academy Awards” Presentation Night This year we have decided to spice up the Presentation Night by using an Academy Awards theme. The evening will be run in the format of a true academy awards evening so everyone is expected to arrive dressed in their best version of Black Tie. We understand [...]

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Posted by Jason on July 26th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

There is only one thing better than hearing kids laughing and having fun and that is kids enjoying rugby. Gordon Minis (U8s) teams have taken center stage this year, running on and playing before first grade every week and creating a tunnel for the players to run out through. Gordon Juniors are an important part [...]

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Posted by admin on July 20th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | 2 Comments

GENERATIONS of Gordon players, officials and supporters were saddened to learn of the death of Malcolm McPhee, a former secretary of the club and a legendary figure through its halcyon years. Malcolm’s funeral will be held  Friday (July 20, 2012) at 1:45 pm at Northern Suburbs Crematorium, in the Western Chapel. Malcolm was unique, a character [...]

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Posted by Jason on July 18th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Events, News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Gordon Rugby players will now have the opportunity to gain educational scholarships with the University of Technology Sydney. This is the result of a ground breaking 2 year sponsorship agreement between Gordon and the UTS for the 2013/14 seasons. It is part of Gordon Rugby’s strategic plan to provide educational pathways for their players that [...]

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Posted by Jason on July 4th, 2012 in 2012 Match Reports, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Quintessentially Sydney, with its picturesque setting amongst lawn bowls, tennis and the odd local surfer taking a shortcut home from the beach, Manly Oval was the venue for an intriguing clash between the fast improving Gordon Highlanders and 3rd placed Manly Marlins. A win away for the Highlanders would continue their strong drive to the [...]

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Posted by Jason on July 3rd, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

GORDON coach John Briggs refuses to hit the panic button despite the Highlanders suffering their eighth consecutive loss in the Sydney Premier Rugby competition. Wearing pink jerseys to celebrate Ladies Day, the Highlanders went down to Manly 29-0 after trailing 5-0 at halftime at Chatswood Oval on Saturday. Prop Hugh Cropley, hooker James Handlin, lock [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 27th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon Colts match report for yesterday’s round V Penrith. After weeks of wet weather rugby and heavy grounds, the trip to Penrith in bright sunshine offered the promise of a dry ground and an opportunity for open, flowing rugby. And so it was, with Gordon playing a wide and expansive game designed to tax the [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 26th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Support a worthy cause! The McGrath Foundation raises money to place McGrath Breast Cancer Nurses in communities right across Australia, as well as increase breast cancer awareness in young Australian women. Gordon Rugby Club have teamed up with the McGrath Foundation to try and raise money for the foundation through the sale of Pink Rugby [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 15th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Due to the amount of rain during the week Gordon will only be playing 1st and 2nd grade on Chatswood oval tomorrow. The 3rd and 4th grade match will be made up on Wednesday night. Times for the games are 3.00pm – 1st grade 2.35pm – Junior exhibition match 12.55pm 2nd grade We are still [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 14th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

This weekend Gordon take on West Harbour at Chatswood oval in what is a must win match for both teams. Gordon is currently sitting 9th on the table with 12 points, while West Harbour are 4 points behind in second last. Both teams need to turn their fortunes around to kick start their season again. [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 6th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog, Uncategorized | No Comments

In wet and windy conditions Norths managed to grind Gordon down to win by 12 points. Gordon’s defence was back to its formidable best against a determined Norths outfit who had a large majority of the ball. Gordon managed to hold off many attacking drives from the Norths back line and clearly out played the [...]

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Posted by Jason on June 6th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon V Northern Suburbs Match Report Saturday 2nd June, 2012 The local derby was set to be a slogging affair as persistent rain in the hours leading up to the match had turned Chatswood Oval into a rice paddy However both teams opened with positive, tight play and the quality of the handling, despite the [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 30th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

In a game that was truncated by nearly 15 minutes owing to deterioration into foul play, the Gordon Highlanders maintained their composure to record a 5 try bonus point win. The match opened with a furious attacking sequence that saw No. 8 Adam Vilimaa score after 4 minutes and then Alex Gregory again a minute [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 28th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Parramatta retain their sixth place on the Shute Shield ladder after picking up an impressive bonus point win over Gordon at Chatswood Oval in the ABC TV game of the day. The Two Blues used the width of the field to their advantage, running in four tries in 18 minutes to lay a solid platform [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 24th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon’s run of close losses was exasperated on the weekend when Southern Districts ran in 9 tries, which 6 were scored in the second half. The first half was a very close affair with Gordon taking ascendancy towards the end through the forwards. The momentum definitely looked like it was shifting Gordon’s way as they [...]

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Posted by admin on May 24th, 2012 in Events, News, News & Blog | No Comments

All financial Rugby Club members will have recently received a notice advising of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Gordon Social and Recreation Club to be held on Tuesday 12th June at 6:30pm.  The meeting is to consider, and if thought fit, pass the resolution that the Gordon Social and Recreation Club amalgamate with [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 24th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon 30 Southern Districts 27 Gordon hosted Southern Districts for what was going to be a tough game. Both teams had been playing good rugby, showing signs of great things but falling short each time. The break down was proving to be the sticking point for both teams. Numerous penalties were handed out and eventually [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 16th, 2012 in News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS (2) v GORDON (9) at Forshaw Rugby Park Southern Districts will once again be tested at Forshaw Rugby Park when they go up against Gordon. One of the keys to the Rebels’ win last weekend was their enterprising style of rugby that saw them baffle the Sydney University defensive line. It doesn’t get [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 16th, 2012 in News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Match Report Game 2 – Battle of the North Shore Sun, 29 April, 2012 Stags v Killara West Pymble v Wahroonga  v Lindfield Funnelwebs (plus Eastwood) Three games… Four tries to Stags players, lots of runs, tackles, laughs & beers………….. Another cracking day at Killara West Pymble for the annual Battle of the North Shore [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 16th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | No Comments

Another very spirited display by the highlanders saw them take the Eastwood side to the wire. As per the last 3 weeks the team has shown their ability to compete and out play the top 4 teams, only to go down in the dying seconds. Eastwood took a commanding 14 point lead with 12 minutes [...]

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Posted by admin on May 11th, 2012 in News | 4 Comments

Bevan’s funeral has been confirmed at 10.30am on Thursday 17 May at St James Anglican Church , 173 King Street,  Sydney.   ALL Gordon people will be saddened to hear of the passing of Bevan Wilson. Bevan was one of the great Gordon men . . . a member of Slab Allan’s famous 1949 premiership side, and a [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 10th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon Colts Match Report V Sydney University Saturday 5th May 2012 The picturesque setting at St Paul’s Oval was pure English green however the rugby was more trench warfare when top of the table Sydney University met challengers Gordon in what turned out to be a game of missed opportunity for the Highlanders. Gordon’s starting [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 9th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

EASTWOOD (4) v GORDON (7) at T.G Milner (3pm) Reigning premiers Eastwood will be without flyhalf Pierre Hola and inspirational captain Hugh Perrett when they face a strong Gordon outfit this weekend at T.G Milner. Hola, the Shute Shield’s joint top points scorer after round four, suffered a pectoral muscle injury in last week’s loss [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 9th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | No Comments

A try in the last play and a sideline conversion from substitute halfback David Fong saw Sydney University beat Gordon in a thrilling match at Chatswood Oval. The Students were pushed for the entire match and showed great resolve and depth within their club to beat Gordon away from home. The bonus point win means [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 3rd, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

GORDON (5) v SYDNEY UNIVERSITY (4) at Chatswood Oval (3pm) Gordon and Sydney University line up at Chatswood Oval this weekend in the only top six clash of the round. Gordon will be fired up after last week’s one-point loss to Eastern Suburbs. The Students come into round three after laying on the points against [...]

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Posted by Jason on May 1st, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | 1 Comment

Easts have snapped Gordon’s early season winning streak with a nail-biting 19-18 win at a sunny Woollahra Oval in round three of the Shute Shield on Saturday afternoon. Easts second rower, Will Drabble has his charge forward halted. Photo:www.seiserphotography.com Gordon hit the lead with 15 minutes to play through a penalty to inside centre Tom [...]

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Posted by admin on April 30th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

The Board of Directors of the Gordon Rugby Football Club would like to extend its congratulations to Graham Boyle, on his election to the position of Vice President of the Sydney Rugby Union.  After being a Founding Director of the reformed Sydney Rugby Union for the last two years, Graham was nominated and elected unopposed [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 25th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | 3 Comments

The Third Grade match from a forward’s perspective: This game showed the value of training together during the week and also how important our pre-season build up was.  With the monsoons coming through Sydney we were unable to work train together and it showed on Saturday as we showed up to that field still brushing [...]

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Posted by admin on April 24th, 2012 in Featured, News | No Comments

Our big night is only a week away, with tables filling fast. To avoid missing out on being part of this wonderful night celebrating “Gordon Rugby” click on the “Book Now” icon on the invitation on the header above, and it will take you direct to our event partners “Front Row Events” who are waiting to [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 24th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon has taken their second win of the season in an epic back-and-forth 80 minute battle, with a last minute try from substitute No.8 Luke Rissman. A first half fight-back set the platform for the win, after Randwick controlled possession and territory for most of the half. Randwick was in control of the match from [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 18th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | 1 Comment

Another season of Shute Shield rugby has come around again. The SRU has played with the format once again, and whilst it seems that most clubs support the change to fewer games, it remains to be seen whether the current iteration proves to be equitable. However after all the whispers and rumors doing the rounds [...]

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Posted by admin on April 17th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

2012 Rugby Club membership cards will be available for collection at the Chatswood Oval entry gate on Saturday 21 April for all members who have not yet received their cards by post. Please show the attendant some form of positive ID and you will be handed your card. If you do not make it to the [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 17th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | No Comments

In a tough fought contest Gordon came away 1 point winners over Warringah. The 12-11 victory was a personification of the enthusiasm shown in the preseason Trials and training. The first half saw  Terry Preston score a great try down the blind after a turn over ball from the Rats. From the word go both [...]

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Posted by admin on April 13th, 2012 in Featured, News | 1 Comment

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hartill to the position of General Manager of the Gordon Rugby Football Club replacing David Bezer, effective immediately. Mark brings to the position a wealth of experience not only as an international player but also having held similar positions with Gordon and Parramatta previously, in conjunction [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 11th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

For this weeks game against Warringah at Rat Park the 1st grade team list is as below for both colts and grade.

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Posted by Jason on April 10th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon Rugby, with the support of major sponsors SONY Music, The ARMS Group and Business Plaza have just completed the packaging and distribution to all junior clubs (Lane Cove, Lindfield, St Ives, Chatswood, Roseville, Killara/ West Pymble, Wahroonga, Hornsby) 3,000  packs containing a Gordon T Shirt, Gordon Car Sticker, SONY donated CD, and a Bandit.fm [...]

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Posted by Jason on April 2nd, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

The season may not start in earnest for Gordon Rugby Club until after Easter, but already it has been an action-packed year for first grade. A trip to Fiji to play, train and promote rugby kicked off the season for the club’s top players. First-grade assistant coach Jason Grier said: “Twenty-two mainly first-grade players, with [...]

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Posted by admin on March 30th, 2012 in News | No Comments

Gordon Rugby’s major sponsors ARMS Global and SONY Music, with support form the “Friends of Gordon” have just completed packaging and distributing close to 3,000 packs for all players within the Junior ranks. We thank our sponsors for recognizing our Junior organisation in this manner!  Included in the packs was a Gordon T Shirt, a CD, a [...]

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Posted by Jason on March 27th, 2012 in News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Ventis Directors Dave Kennedy, Mike Kennedy and Blair Milnes are delighted to have announced the association between Gordon Rugby and Ventis. ‘Home ventilation systems are a new concept to Sydney and we are very excited about the support we have received on the North Shore with a massive up-take of our product and this is [...]

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Posted by admin on March 26th, 2012 in News | No Comments

  Sarel Pretorius has announced he has decided to align himself with Gordon Rugby Club. The talented Waratah halfback, who is expecting an addition to the family in April, saw Gordon as a great club and environment in which to align himself with. Sarel is a significant and exciting addition to Gordon and we look with anticipation to [...]

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Posted by Jason on March 15th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Despite the wet weather the trial is still on. Gordon will be playing a trial against Easts on the 17th of March at the following times and locations. Lyne Park 3rd Colts 11.15am 2nd Colts 12.25pm Woollahra 3 (Colleagues fields) off Kent Rd – Parking will be limited 4th Grade 11.40am 3rd Grade 12.50pm 1st [...]

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Posted by Jason on March 14th, 2012 in News | No Comments

  Emirates Western Force coach Richard Graham has brought Australian Sevens representative and leading New South Wales 1st grade playmaker David Harvey into his squad on a short term contract. Harvey has recently returned after a stint in France with Narbonne and is coming off a 2011 season where he became just the fourth player [...]

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Posted by Jason on March 12th, 2012 in Around The Grounds | 1 Comment

1st Trial under the belt On the weekend Gordon Grade played Randwick at Latham Park in scorching conditions. Each grade played out of their skin, putting into play all the skills worked on in the preseason. “Defensively we were very sound and frustrated the Randwick attack to a point where they resorted to kicking at [...]

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Posted by admin on February 29th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Last Saturday, Coach Mark Hartill, assisted by Manager Nigel Lloyd-Thomas led a squad comprising grade and colts players to the annual Kiama Sevens tournament. One of the iconic tournaments on the club rugby calendar, it was great to see the club represented despite having a squad away on tour in Fiji, and unavailibility of others. Mark [...]

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Posted by admin on February 27th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Trials for both Grade and Colts  for March 17, March 24 and March 31 respectively as follows: March 17 – Versus Eastern Suburbs at Lynn Park, Woollahra March 24 – to be advised March 31 – Versus Warringah at Rat Park, Narrabeen April 7 – Training – Player Gear Night/ Family and Supporters welcome – venue [...]

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Posted by admin on February 19th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

To help us all better understand the rules and structure for the 2012 Sydney Rugby Union Competition, below is a summary of the changes presented by the Competition and Rules Committee, and subsequently approved by the SRU Board; 1. Competition Rules  The SRU  approved the 2012 Competition Rules as submitted with two (2) amendments. Those [...]

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Posted by admin on February 18th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Congratulations to Robert Bruce who has won 4 tickets to our corporate box at ANZ Stadium for paying his 2012 Membership Fees in February. Robert and his guests, will join Brian Moffatt and his guests in enjoying the opening season Super 15 blockbuster.

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Posted by admin on February 10th, 2012 in Featured, News, Tartan Talk | No Comments

AUSTRALIAN Barbarians player Tom Matthews knows how former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones felt in high school. Unable to break into the Newington College firsts, Farr-Jones only played as high as seconds. Matthews, a former Knox Grammar School student, also missed out on firsts but the 21-year-old from Killara has come a long way since school. [...]

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Posted by admin on February 8th, 2012 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Congratulations to Tom Hill who has been selected in an extended Waratah’s squad travelling to Tamworth for their trial this weekend against Samoa. This is a terrific opportunity for Tom, and recognition for the quality of his play and commitment to further developing his skills. Good luck Tom, enjoy the experience!

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Posted by admin on February 7th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Rau Albert is organising a Gordon Juniors luncheon to raise funds for this years representative program. It is being held on 30 March. Rod Kafer, former Wallaby, Coach and current FOX Rugby Commentator will be the guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to support the future of Gordon Rugby. For more details on the [...]

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Posted by admin on February 6th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

Colts Coaching Co-ordinator Mark Hartill is taking a squad to Orange the weekend of Feb 18 and 19 for a combined clinic with Central West followed by a match against Central West Under 20″s. This is a terrific opportunity for our Colts squad to tour before the start of the season and also to further [...]

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Posted by admin on February 5th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

We have just received notification from the Dubbo Rhino’s that they are unable to commit to this years Dan Robinson Memorial game here in Sydney. The trial match in March is therefore cancelled. Whilst unfortunate, we do understand the difficulty of country teams being able to tour at this very busy time of the year. Rugby [...]

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Posted by admin on February 5th, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | No Comments

The RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels will be holding a Coaching Conference on the 11th and 12th of February 2012. This Conference will coincide with the RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels v Auckland Blues trial game and will give all attendees behind the scenes access to team preparation for this game. The Friends of Gordon (“FOGS”) determined that this was an [...]

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Posted by admin on February 5th, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Thank you to all members who have renewed their membership, and to all new members joining the Gordon Rugby family for the first time. Our 2012 membership drives continues, and we look forward to significantly increasing our membership base. To further encourage membership renewal, and new membership, we are extending the opportunity to win 4 [...]

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Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2012 in News, News & Blog, Tartan Talk | 2 Comments

  Adam Ashcroft, Josh Whittaker, Tim Bowen and Beau Wilson are leading the charge in bringing real depth and strength to our lower grades, by building a team around experienced players who have a passion to see Gordon succeed. They have decided to build a team with a blend of experience and youth, playing in 4th [...]

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Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2012 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

 Congratulations to Brian Moffat who has won 4 tickets to our corporate box at ANZ Stadium on February 25. Brian, or “Moff” as he is universally known is a Gordon icon. “Moff” played for Gordon from 1948 to 1957,played over 100 1st Grade games, represented NSW and went on to coach Gordon first grade in 1975. [...]

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Posted by admin on February 2nd, 2012 in News | No Comments

President Graham Boyle has written to Stirling Mortlock congratulating him on his Australia Day award on behalf of all Gordon players, officials and supporters, past and present. To view Graham’s letter, click on the following link.

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Posted by Jason on January 30th, 2012 in News | No Comments

Stirling Mortlock has been made a member of the Order of Australia for service to the sport of rugby union. STIRLING Mortlock said the secret of his lengthy and successful career in rugby union was enjoyment and hard work. Mortlock has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the [...]

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Posted by Jason on January 28th, 2012 in News, Tartan Talk | 1 Comment

MARK HARTILL WALLABIES CAREER Tests: 20 Debut: 1986 vs New Zealand Points: 4 Position: Prop NEW Gordon Colts coaching co-ordinator Mark Hartill is determined to stop the player drain of young stars joining other Sydney Premier Rugby clubs. The former Gordon first grader and Wallabies prop has taken up the head coaching role of the [...]

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Posted by Blueroo on October 12th, 2011 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Hi Gents, We hope you have had a chance to relax and let your body recover from the long, hard season. I think you will agree 2011 was a good building season, in which all players got the taste and experience of higher grades. This has actually put us in good stead for the up [...]

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Posted by Joe on September 6th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | 3 Comments

You may have thought that the Mighty Highlanders had hung up their kilts for the season, not so!

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Posted by Joe on September 2nd, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | 1 Comment

By my watch it is 28 hours, 1 minute and 30 seconds until the Gordon 1st Grade team run on to the field for their last game of 2011

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Posted by Joe on August 31st, 2011 in Featured, News, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon are organising a Pre-season club tour open to all player who intend on improving their rugby and pushing for higher grade positions in the 2012 season.

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Posted by Joe on August 24th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds | No Comments

There have been whispers and mumbles around the club that Gordon’s favourite Englishman Lawrence ‘Swampy’ Marsh may make his long awaited return for Gordon this weekend. The burly Prop has been out since the Highlander’s round 13 win over Penrith with a badly dislocated elbow. Good news may come in pairs with the other first [...]

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Posted by Joe on August 22nd, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | 1 Comment

The Gordon Rugby club celebrated a number of fantastic milestones on the weekend. Both of which involve two Gordon stalwarts. Please have a read and comment down the bottom if you wish.

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Posted by Joe on August 16th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, Events, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon players will again attend the Truscott Street Primary School’s ‘Special Sports Day For Disabled Kids’.

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Posted by Joe on August 15th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, Events, News & Blog | No Comments

Gordon RFC are proud to announce that they are going to provide some face-paced half-time entertainment

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Posted by Joe on August 12th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | 4 Comments

Stirling Mortlock invites you to come down to Chatswood Oval this Sunday to watch the mighty Gordon Highlanders take on Easts. Stirling talks of his love of Gordon and the game in the below invitational letter.

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Posted by Joe on August 10th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog, Uncategorized | No Comments

Gordon Fullback Dion Berryman is departing off to Italy tomorrow to play in their Super 10 competition for Cavalieri Prato

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Posted by Joe on August 8th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds, News & Blog | 1 Comment

Now more than ever we need to get behind our Gordon Highlanders. Last weekend Gordon went down to Eastwood

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Posted by Joe on August 4th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, News, News & Blog | 1 Comment

Gordon Second Rower Lex Fairley has been in red hot form this season and his game against Southern Districts was no exception.

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Posted by Blueroo on August 3rd, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds | 2 Comments

Gordon’s Adam Ashcroft (AKA Adamn good Smashcroft) finally got his First Grade call up against Parramatta, after playing for the club for 12 years. Maybe he broke a mirror or maybe he’s seen more than his fair share of black cats, all we know is that he has been damn unlucky to have missed out [...]

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Posted by Joe on July 26th, 2011 in Around The Grounds, Around The Grounds | No Comments

On the Rugby pitch Gordon stalwart Dave Harvey scores more then Austin Powers

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Posted by Blueroo on July 22nd, 2011 in News, News & Blog | No Comments

Hi everyone, It is with great regret that we have had to cancel a number of games this weekend. As it stands the only games being played are 1st and 2nd GRADE, meaning: All colts are cancelled 3rd and 4th GRADE are cancelled – 3rds to still bring gear & reserve for 2nd grade.

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Posted by Blueroo on July 21st, 2011 in News | No Comments

Yo, Wassup? Training this Thursday (21st of July) has been cancelled due to bad weather. This includes both Chatswood oval and Beauchamp park. Player and coach meeting at the Gordon club at 6:30pm at the Gordon Club (Level 5). Free meal and drinks (tap water only) will be provided. Lawrence Marsh will also be doing [...]

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