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Well our season has come to an abrupt end with Sharks finishing third in the League table. Normally we would now be preparing for the 2nd v 3rd play off game this coming Saturday, but the wedding of one of our players has forced us to give up our place in the game.
Looking back on the season, it was a disappointing one with a number of games being called off. Out of the scheduled five home games only two took place. Added to this was the absence of players through injury and other commitments which disrupted the the team. Having said that, the spirit and commitment of every player who pulled on a Sharks shirt was outstanding and they should all take credit for their efforts.
Big thank you’s to Matt Jackson,for his coaching and organising Alan and his staff at the Masons Arms (Babbacombe),Peter Layland of Action Stationers (Plainmoor) Paul Field, Christine Fairchild and Johann Fahey.
SW Rugby League Meeting
29th November 2011
Rugby League clubs
from across the south west converged on Bristol's Memorial stadium to listen to two
RFL officials explaining the changing structure of the game, and the SW role in the
new national framework. Clubs from as far as Gloucester, Plymouth and Weymouth attended
the meeting which was well supported.
It was announced that Bristol will host a World
Cup match at the the Memorial Stadium when the tournament comes to England and Wales
in 2013. This will be the first major sporting event to be held in this country after
the London Olympics and the first international rugby league match to played in the
south west.
The presentation of the SW volunteer awards also took place and Devon
Sharks vice chair Christine Fairchild won the "unsung hero" award for her hard work
behind the scenes.(Pictured above)
A successful night ended with everyone having their
photo taken with the Super League Trophy, which was won by Leeds Rhinos in October.
