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Vice Chancellor Holds Reception for European Students 7's Champions
The Vice Chancellor of UWIC, Professor Tony Chapman held a reception at Cyncoed to acknowledged the success of the UWIC RFC 7's squad in winning the European Students Rugby 7's Championships recently held in Grenoble.
The players, management/coaching team and Tour photographer Mr Charles Awcock (and Russ) were present, and Professor Chapman presented the Cup to the Squad Captain Matt McLean.
The reception was attended by members of the RFC Committee including its President Mr Phil Davies. The guest of honour, former Student and UWIC player Mr Ryan Jones (Ospreys, Wales & British Lions) was accompanied by our sponsors and former players My Kerry Lowe (Manor Brick) and Mr Byron Lloyd (Eden Park).
2007 7-a-side Record of this Squad: European Student's 7's Champions; BUSA Champions; Gareth Edwards Magnificent 7's Plate Winners. |
Professor Tony Chapman presents the European Students 7's Cup to Team Captain Matthew McLean |
 The European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) Rugby 7's Championship Grenoble 2007 WINNERS |
UWIC RFC EUROPEAN 7's CHAMPIONS
UWIC RFC returned from the Inaugural European Universities 7's Championships held in Grenoble (France) as winners, overcoming Leeds met in a scintillating Final.
In the pool rounds, UWIC beat Montpellier 17-7 and then Hambourg 39-0 to progress through to the quarter finals stages held at the Lesdigiueres Stadium, home of FC Grenoble.
In the Quarter Final they played a spirited Italian side from Padova, and won 33 - 5, this led to tough semi-final against home team Grenoble. After a tough first half, UWIC used all their patience and skills and eventually won 22-0 to put them in the final, where they faced the other British Team Leeds Met.
UWIC started well, completely overwhelming Leeds Met with some powerful contact work and strong running, and went into the interval with a 20-0 lead.
Leeds started off the 2nd half and quickly score 4 tries that gave them the lead 26-20. UWIC looked doomed with 1 minute to go, but Captain Matt McLean took possession of the ball and ran 70 meters to score the try and convert it to put UWIC back in the lead 27-26, with both teams thinking the match was over.
However, the referee, Kirsten Ljungdahl (Germany), continued with the game, and from another 70meters out UWIC gained possession in the contact area and a surprised Alan Awcock raced to the posts to score with Matt McLean converting making the score 34-26. To the relief of UWIC the referee called time and the victory was sealed.
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UWIC RFC EUSA European Universities 7's Champions 2007
Standing: Mike Wall (UWIC RFC CEO), Alan Awcock; Guy Thompson; Luke Dyckhoff; Jonny Wehbe; Mike Barber; Luke Allen; Dai Watts (Coach); Ian Campbell (Team Manager): Kneeling: Rhys Crane; Matthew Trowbridge; Matthew McLean (Captain); Russ 'The Wallrus' (Mascot); Dan Fox; Ryan Shahin; Kyle Barrett: |
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UWIC RFC Mascot 'Russ' The Walrus Goes on Tour to Grenoble for EUSA 7's |
 Visits the UWIC RFC Sponsors Eden Park Outlet in Grenoble |
Poor Russ had to be taken into protective custody by the Gendarmes in Grenoble after his 'minder', LUKE ALLEN lost him again!!!! |
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The Chairman Arrives In Nantes!!
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Then Realises Why he is there!!!
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UWIC 7's Go to Europe
Having won the BUSA 7-a-side competition earlier this year, UWIC RFC have been entered in the European Student's 7-a-side competition that is to be held in Grenoble, France.
This is the inaugural competition, and sees student sides from Great Britain (UWIC and Leeds Met), Spain, France and Italy taking part.
The Competition will be held in and around Grenoble at various Rugby Clubs, on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th September.
A strong squad under coach Dai WATTS has been assembled, and the group will be managed by Ian Campbell (Team Manager) and Mike Wall (CEO), and they will be accompanied by WRU Referee Dave Bodilly (Cardiff).
Any sponsorship for this event will be greatly accepted. |
EUROPEAN STUDENTS RUGBY 7'S CHAMPIONSHIPS GRENOBLE 28th & 29th September 2007
SQUAD
Matt McLEAN (Capt) Alan AWCOCK Jonny WEHBE Rhys CRANE Luke ALLEN Guy THOMPSON Justin PAKES Dan FOX Kyle BARRETT Ryan SHAHIN Matt TROWBRIDGE Mike BARBER
Coach: Dai WATTS Team Manager: Ian I CAMPBELL Club CEO: Mike WALL WRU Referee: Dave BODILLY |