The chairman of the Highlanders club, Guy Robertson, has been in contact as a result of the article ‘Not So Slick Without Rick’ to say that he feels that clever use of Becks will restore the Highlanders fortunes. But which Becks does he mean? There seems to be three possibilties: 1) Has he swooped to sign Read more…
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Not So Slick Without Rick?
Highlanders are having an indifferent season so far. They have yet to pick up a single placing and some people may be feeling that they won’t be able to defend their National A grade crown. So is it all really going wrong or is it all a cunning plan? The problem for the Highlanders so Read more…
Liscombe Tournament 2006 Report
Liscombe tournament was played over two days of blazing sunshine and extreme heat but that didn’t stop some very competitive polocrosse and some fine results. There was also a wonderful party on Saturday night which included a slave auction in order to raise money for Shaye Williams’ sister. There are, as normal, a few gaps but Read more…
Forget Metatarsels… We’ve Got Bigger Problems!
With just a day to go before the Under 21 squad fly out to Oz to face their Australian counterparts, Dan Duhig has damaged his thumb. It occurred during the Saturday night party at Liscombe tournament. He had to be taken to hopsital and reappeared later in the day with it heavily strapped. The entire Read more…
Bean There, Done That…
Rick Murray flew back to New Zealand this week having only played two tournaments this year. Whether he was scared off by Oscar Harding or whether it was for other reasons we may never know. However, as one great number three leaves the UK scene another one prepares to return. Kerry Bean was last seen Read more…
Junior Squad For Aus Tour 2006
Congratulations to the Juniors who made the squad to travel to Australia: Bryony Cross Alex Richardson Lily Dewhurst Stephanie Metcalfe Tom McCloud John Whitehead Annie Mitchell Simon Amor Bad luck to the guys who didn’t make it, you all played really well and it must have been very hard for the selectors to decide who Read more…
Northern Tournament 2006 Results
These are the Northern Tournament results as we know them so far. There seems to be no second places or best numbers in the higher grades, that could be be right or wrong, only time will tell! To make them more exciting we have included some random photos we were kindly emailed, enjoy! A Grade: Read more…
Welsh Dragons Tournament 2006 Report
I wasn’t at the Welsh Dragons tournament as I have exams at the moment, so I don’t know exactly what happened but this is what I’ve heard so far: A Grade: 1st) Kent Target 2nd) Arden Well the Welsh didn’t managed to carry on their winning streak and at their home tournament that must be Read more…
Rick’s Return
After I spent all that time writing an article about him leaving it looks like Rick Murray will be back this year after all. He apparently will be playing for the Northern Lions in A grade along with Andrew Schafer, Jemma Murray, James Davidson, Hannah Watkin and someone else who I can’t remember the name Read more…
Who Is Not Playing & Who Is Returning in 2006…
Highlander: There was only one! The most noticeable absentee this year will no doubt be Rick Murray, if indeed he does not return from New Zealand to play in the summer. If he doesn’t, he will be sadly missed as he was truly unique. He was one of the greatest characters and players in the Read more…