Vale Murray Tate

Mr Murray J Tate, a long time member, former Wallaby and former Patron passed away Wednesday evening.

Murray has had a long association with Easts Rugby and will be sadly missed. The Club extends its sympathies to his family and friends.

The funeral for Murray Tate will be held on Monday, February 1st at Sacred Heart Church, Avoca St., Randwick at 2pm.

NEW AWARD FOR YALUMBA 

Yalumba leads the New World of Wine

Australia’s oldest family-owned winery named New World Winery of the Year

In a timely coincidence with Australia Day, Yalumba has cemented Australia’s position at the forefront of New World winemaking by being honoured as Wine Enthusiast (US) magazine’s New World Winery of the Year.

Currently visiting the US market, Robert Hill Smith was able to accept the award on behalf of Yalumba at the magazine’s Wine Star Awards evening, held at the New York Public Library, New York City – January 25, 2010.

Before boarding the plane Robert said “After the spate of negative news stories around Australian wine in recent times, this is an opportunity for me to acknowledge that Australia is indeed leading the New World of winemaking. For Yalumba, this recognition follows a stellar year in all senses and appropriately celebrates our 160th year as Australia’s oldest family owned winery.”

Now in its 10th year, the Wine Star Awards acknowledges excellence across all areas of the international wine and spirits industry. For 2009 there were 50 nominees with five companies in each of the ten award categories. Winners were selected for their outstanding contribution to the world of wine and spirits.
“Yalumba has become one of the country’s most progressive and successful wine producers”, announced Wine Enthusiast. “For their forward-thinking, innovative leadership in the Australian wine industry and an unflagging commitment to quality and family ownership, Yalumba is Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year.” 

Other wineries nominated in the New World Winery category, were d'Arenberg (Australia), Bodega Catena Zapata (Argentina), Jackson-Triggs Vintners (Canada), and Vina San Pedro -VSPT (Chile).

Safe travels Robert, and congratulations to each and every member of the extended “Yalumba family”.

NEW DIRECTION FOR EASTS WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW
COACHING LINE-UP

The Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club today announces the appointment of its First Grade coaching line up for 2010. 
The club has appointed Lachlan Fear as Head Coach for the season 2010.  Lachlan Fear will be supported by ex Wallaby Tim Wallace as well as former Wallaby, Wallaby assistant coach and Australian sevens coach Glen Ella.
Lachlan Fear, who previously played at the club, has accepted the full time Head Coach role and will take up the post effective immediately. Fear has forged a strong reputation as one of the countries leading young coaches, having been most recently head coach of the Gordon Rugby Club and assistant coach for the Central Coast Rays who won the inaugural ARC competition in 2007.  Fear said “I’m delighted to be part of the team and am looking forward to working with the players and the rest of the staff at the club in fulfilling the team’s potential”.
As Head Coach, Fear will be supported by Tim Wallace the former NSW and Wallaby fly half (and Australian Schoolboys coach for the past two seasons)  in an exciting coaching combination.  Wallace, who played two tests for the Wallabies in 1994 said “Easts are a club looking to improve, with a vision. I am excited about being part of their future and seeing them become more successful”.
Perhaps the biggest name on the coaching roster at Easts is the introduction of Glen Ella to the club.  Glen has an illustrious career first as a Wallaby and subsequently as a highly respected coach who has been assistant Wallaby coach on two occasions as well as the Australian sevens coach three times.  Glen will take up the role of Technical Advisor to the coaching staff at Easts.  Glen remarked “I look forward to an exciting year with the “Beasties” as we have a very professional staff that demands results”.
Vice President of Rugby, Stuart Hudson, commented “Easts Rugby Club are extremely excited to have secured, what we believe, to be one of the best coaching teams in club rugby in Australia. We have been negotiating with Lachlan in recent weeks and are delighted to announce his appointment along with Tim and Glen. 
“We feel that this sends a strong signal that Easts will be a force as a club this year and underlines our commitment to our players, members and sponsors to providing the best quality coaching staff”.


For further information please contact:

    Stuart Hudson                       Steve Bartrop
Vice President Rugby                Club President

 

YALUMBA SPECIAL WINE OFFER

 

 
Dear Member/Supporter,
As we approach Christmas and the holiday season, the Club will be offering specially selected wines, from our long-term major sponsor Yalumba.
The wines included in this exclusive offer cover all tastes, and are available in case lots or mixed dozens.
The wines are priced very competitively and will be available through the Club on an ongoing basis. A wide variety to suit all occasions will be on offer exclusively to members and supporters of Easts Rugby.
This is an excellent opportunity to support our long-term sponsor who is backing this initiative with some very competitive pricing.
Orders can be collected from the Club between 8.30am and 10.00am, and 3.30pm and 7.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Deliveries can also be organized if required for a small additional fee.
I would urge all club members and supporters to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, and any enquiries can be addressed to Steve Goddard on 0411 824 040 or Brad Crompton on 0405 386 391.

Steve Bartrop
President
 

Prices are extremeley competitive...for example mixed cases of a dozen selected wines are only $120 with the extra bonus of 2 bottles!!...that means 14 bottles for only $120.

Special Introductory Offer.

This offer is only available to Easts members and supporters...get in quick for the best deal of wines from Yalumba!!

 Please click here for the Order form.

RUGBY 2010

EASTS COLTS 2010

Training for Colts commences on Monday 1st February, 2010. We are still looking for players for Colts and if interested contact Matt Barlow: matthew@eastsrugby.com.au

We welcome all standards of players

EASTS GRADE 2010

Training for all Grades commences on Tuesday January 12th.

For all enquiries please email: kerry@eastsrugby.com.au

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE DIARY

Grade training January 12th

Colts training February 1st

Kiama 7s...Saturday 27th February

Cowra 10s...Saturday/Sunday March 6th/7th

Trial games: Saturday 13th March, Saturday 20th March and Saturday 27th March.

The Season Launch 2010 will be held at the Sydney Hilton Hotel on Friday March 26th.

(More details to follow.)

YALUMBA 

For those interested in fine wines and the characters associated with wine it is worth having a look at the Yalumba Stories page: www.yalumbastories.wordpress.com

EASTS FLOODLIGHTS APPEAL



Our current lighting is in need of upgrade to meet modern safety standards, and to make a better experience for all. The economics of club rugby are such that the club needs assistance to meet its aim of providing the opportunity for our young to participate in team sport. To this end we have registered the Floodlights Appeal with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) allowing donations made to the ASF in support of the project to be tax deductible.

Donation forms are available  at the club and via the web-site (form available here). We will recognise any donations in excess of $500 with the donor's name in the annual report and on the base of the floodlights themselves.

Your support is most appreciated by all at Easts Rugby Club now and in the future.

Any queries please ring 9327 2565.

*subject to appropriate council approvals. 
 

parcfitness
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OPEN NOW!!!
Our first class fitness club is now open

-    Unlimited access to newly refurbished gym

-    Long opening hours: 6am – 8pm

-    Private Sauna

-     discount for members of Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club

-    Small group training available

-    Special womens' classes in general fitness, pilates and yoga.


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ENQUIRIES CONTACT: (02) 9327 8828    or 
  0421 694 469