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Platypi Celebrate A Great Season!

September 5, 2019 By editor

The Forbes Rugby Club held their Annual Presentation night last week and below is a list of the winners for 2019.

1st XV
• Best Back – Mahe Fangupo
• Best Forward – Luke Evans
• Best and Fairest – Luke Evans
• Squad Coaches Award – Ben Kelly and Jock Grant

2nd XV
• Best Back – Mark Simmonds
• Best Forward – Harry Sellers
• Best and Fairest – Jock Grant
• Coaches Award – Sam Smith

Women’s 10’s
• Best Back – April Townsend
• Best Forward – Amy Townsend
• Best and Fairest – April Townsend
• Coches Award – Emma Evans

Club Awards
• 100 Games for Forbes Rugby Club –Marty Herbert
• Old Boys Award – Luke Evans
• Paul Cronin Cup – Tom “HR” Macleay
• Club Person of the Year – Will Nash
• Player of the Finals (Womens) – LillyannMason-Spice
• Player of the Finals 1st XV – CharlieFrench
• Supporter of the Year (Jasprizza) – MargStirling
• Supporter of the Year (Francis) – JoBurns
• Footballer of the Year – Charlie French

Good Day For The Mighty Forbes Platypi

July 11, 2019 By editor

The women’s side headed to Harden last Saturday to take on the Harden She-Devils. The women’s side came away with a massive win 97-0 over the Harden side! The men’s 1st and 2nd Grade teams travelled to Cowra to take on the Cowra Eagles. Unfortunately the 2nd grade side went down 42-0 with only 12 players running on however, the team defended strongly and gave there all.

The 1st grade side came away with a comfortable win over the Eagles 21-14. This week the men’s and women’s side will play at home at Grinsted Oval against Bathurst on Saturday 13th July 2019.

Forbes Rugby Union

June 6, 2019 By editor

It was a tough day at the office for the Forbes Platypi on Saturday with all three teams going down to the Dubbo Kangaroos in Dubbo.

The women’s side were beaten 38-21, Second grade went down 45-0 and First grade had a close game going down 27-20 to the Dubbo Kangaroos.

This Saturday is a general bye due to the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend.

The Under 13’s lost to Orange City 34-10 with tries scored by Toby Jarrick and Jonah Little, the boys did a great job taking on Orange City who were sitting at No 1 on the ladder.

The Under 15’s lost to Dubbo Blues 58-0, tough game today against a very strong drilled Dubbo side, the Forbes boys didn’t give up, with only 3 tries scored against them in the second half.

The Under 17’s side lost to Dubbo Blues 43-12 at full time. The boys played really well, especially in the second half and didn’t give up.

Forbes Rugby Union

May 30, 2019 By editor

On Saturday 25th May the Platypi came away with two wins out of three at Grinsted Oval. The women’s rugby team came away with an amazing victory over the Cowra- Canowindra women 94-10. Second grade also came away with a tight win 29-19.

Unfortunately first grade went down to the Cowra Eagles 29-10 in a tough game of hard hitting rugby.

The Forbes Rugby Club then enjoyed a Mexican Cocktail night after the first grade game.

NSW Waratahs Camp Attracts

July 26, 2018 By editor

The NSW Waratahs held a school holiday camp in Forbes last Wednesday. The camp saw 130 children from the Central West, participate in skills and drills run by NSW Waratahs staff and Wallaroos forwards coach, Matt Tink. Wallaroos and Australian 7’s player, Mahalia Murphy was also in attendance on the day. The school holiday camp was aimed at boys aged 6 to 13 years old and girls aged 6 to 18 years old.

The day saw players involved in developing their skills in catching and passing as well as tackling and contesting the ruck.

The players broke into their age groups to practice these skills before playing games to further develop these skills.

NSW Waratahs Central West Development Officer, Jarrod Simpson indicated that he was overwhelmed with the response from Forbes.

“It’s been an amazing response. To get close to 130 players is fantastic! To have Mahalia and Matt attend and run a camp, specifically for the 20 girls who attended, was exceptional. Forbes is a great rugby town and has proven it again today. The support we have received from the Forbes Club is really appreciated by the NSW Waratahs,” said Jarrod.

Forbes Rugby Union Club Presentation Night

September 28, 2017 By editor

First XV Award Winners
Best Back – Nedd Brockmann, Best Forward – James King, Best and Fairest – Kyle Sharpe, Squad Coaches Award – Nedd Brockmann.
Wolfpack 2nd XV Award Winners
Best Back – Brodie Hodges, Best Forwards – Jack Dobell and Tim Lodge, Best and Fairest – Greg Moxey, Coaches Award – Rhys Woods.
Colts Award Winners
Best back – Tom Williams, Best Forward – Will Dukes, Best and Fairest and Coaches Award – Tom Williams.
100 Games for Forbes Rugby Club
Nathan Suringa, Tim Anderson and Brenton Howarth
Major Awards
Old Boys Award – Brad McMillan, Paul Cronin Cup – Brett Stace, Club Person of the Year – Phil Prior, Presidents Award – Rhys Woods and Robbie Blatch, Player of the Finals 2nd XV – Tim Lodge, Player of the Finals 1st XV – Nedd Brockmann, Footballer of the Year – James King and Mahe Fanupo.

The Mighty Platypi Dive To Victory

September 21, 2017 By editor

The Forbes Mighty Platypi did not disappoint fans that came out in droves to support their favourite team at the Blowes Clothing Cup grand final. The Platypi defeated the Orange Emus with a 28-20 final score after a gut-wrenching game, clinching the 2017 premiership held at the Endeavour Oval in Orange last Saturday.

Forbes Rugby Union Club President, Tracey Prior said: “The game was always going to be a tough one for the boys. They’d faced Emus several times this year but the Emusalways got on top of us in the last few minutes somehow.”

“As soon as the guys ran on the field on Saturday they were confident and calm. They knew what all our strengths were and what we needed to focus on and do to secure the win,” said Tracey.

During the first half of the game the score changed regularly and at half time the Platypi had a three point lead with the score 13-10.

During the second half the Platypi had strong winds to their advantage which they used very effectively.

“The Platypi knew it was going to take hard work and they were willing to do that,” said Tracey. They were really hungry for it! All players stood up and did what was asked of them.”

The Platypi victory was followed by an electric atmosphere, with the crowd and supporters celebrating and congratulating the team.

“A lot of people from Forbes and other clubs were there in support. It was a bit like David and Goliath. Forbes is a small town compared to Orange. I think people wanted to see the underdog win,” said Tracey.

She was very impressed with the number of Forbes community members who came on Saturday. She could not express enough how proud she was hearing everyone cheer for the team. “It was a magical afternoon.”

By Gizell van Wyk

Platypi Sink Dubbo Roos

August 31, 2017 By editor

The Platypi were victorious in both first and second grade over the Dubbo Roos in Forbes last week. The first grade won 30 – 14, while the second grade match had everybody on nerves end, but the Platypi pulled through to win 26 – 23. Both teams will play last year’s winners the Orange Emus next. After losing to them in the finals last year, the rematch is going to be an intense affair. Pictured above is some action from the second grade match last Saturday.

Holy Fundraisers, Batman, It’s On Again!

July 20, 2017 By editor

The dynamic duo will take no prisoners at Platypi Park this weekend as Forbes Rugby Club superheroes do battle with the competition in the annual Charity Day. The Mudgee Wombats will face the First Grade Platpyi who, donning Batman jerseys, are expected to “Smash”, “Bam!”, and “Pow!” their way through a hard-fought game.

Meanwhile, in red and black, the Wolfpack will channel Robin’s enthusiasm to “Crunch!”, “Kapow”, and “Thunk” their opponents in a feisty display. After the games, the caped crusaders will offer up their jerseys for auction to the highest bidders. The Charity Day is one way the Club and players give back to their supporters and sponsors. It aims to raise funds for the local community and causes that are close to the club’s heart.

Club Manager, Phil Prior, said that some of the funds this year will support The Long Walk for Lungs. Organised by AGnVET Services in conjunction with the Lung Foundation Australia, the walk will be supported by many participants who will be walking part of the journey with Bill Van Nierop. Bill was diagnosed in 2015 with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare progressive lung disease associated with scarring of the lung tissue that makes it difficult to breath. The five-year survival rate is as low as some of the more devastating cancers –
approximately 20%.

Bill set up The Long Walk for Lungs to raise awareness of IPF in rural Australia and raise funds to support research into IPF and lung disease more broadly, as 7 out of 10 research programs in this area will receive virtually no funding.

The walk will begin in Narromine on 14 August, and follow a 697km route through Central Western NSW passing through the towns of Trundle, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Griffith, Leeton, West Wyalong, finishing in Forbes. Walkers AGnVET in Forbes have had a long association with the Rugby Club, and are grateful for its support in helping their colleague, Bill.

So, if you have time on Saturday, come along and support the teams and their fantastic efforts to support The Long Walk for Lungs and other local charities. The Colts will kick off at 12.45pm.

Still Time To Join The Platypi Juniors

March 23, 2017 By editor


The Forbes Platypi Juniors have started training for the 2017 season and are having a great time getting ready for their first competition game on Saturday, 1st April.

The first round of the season will see all grades from 13’s through to Seniors with a home game so it is shaping up to be a big day down at Grinstead Oval.

The coaches of each age group are motivated and keen to see the boys learn the skills and disciplines required to become well rounded rugby players. Most importantly, they are there to make sure the boys train and play safely, and have fun, which is what it’s all about.

Under the guidance of their coaches, the players will learn the rules of the game, im- prove their fitness, learn important life skills such as teamwork, respect for their fellow team mates, referees and opponents. They will also make new friends, who might become lifelong mates for some.

It’s not too late to register if you want to come down and try out rugby for the first time or if you are a returning player. The club looks forward to welcoming you back.

To register, turn up to training on Tuesday or Thursday nights, email us at forbesrugbyjuniors@hotmail.com or contact our Facebook page: Forbes Junior Rugby.

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