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Founded in 2006, Rodent Rugby has aimed to integrate high quality rugby 7’s with a strong social orientation. This year the club has developed further taking on more tournaments, more permanent rodent members and more invitational players. 2007 saw us beat B’muir at Preston Lodge on the way to the finals, travel to Mull to defend our trophy, win the bowl at the Edinburgh Northern 7s and the appearance of some full internationalists in RR colours. A highlight of each season has been the RR Sponsors Dinner giving the Rodents a chance to thank those who generously sponsor RR. The financial support that John Jenkins & Son, Ace Property and Jolly Restaurant have given over the last two years has been invaluable to the functioning of RR and without them the Rodents could not have achieved the successes nor could they be excited about RRs future. In 2008 RR hopes to move forward and are currently planning the first overseas tour (Barcelona, May 2008) whilst still competing across Scotland.

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Dann Limited www.dannlimited.com , Ace Property Management Ltd www.acepm.co.uk , Nikkis Sandwich Bar www.nikkis.co.uk , John Jenkins & Son, Jolly Restaurant
Fixtures 2008
Haddington 5th April, Preston Lodge 12th April, Ma Bells (St Andrews) 19th April, Musselburgh 3rd May, Barcelona 24th May
Kit Provider 2008
Tsunami Sport www.tsunami-sport.com
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Beaver's Diary (Musselburgh 7s 2008)
Another week passes without the addition of silverware to the Rodent Rugby trophy cabinet. A strong squad of rodents made the trip to Musselburgh this weekend, bolstered by the addition of Stuart Clark, Tupo Saena, Kevin McShane and Jeff Nicholson. The first round draw saw us take on west coast opposition in the form of Hamilton RFC. A strong Hamilton team had made the trip through and it was great to see Richie ‘Shergar’ Maxton running out against a number of his old compatriots. The Rodents started sharply and despite the fact that 3 of the starting 7 had thrown-up during the limited and hardly lung busting warm-up, the early signs looked promising. Good pressure on the initial kick-off by the Gopher and some scrapping on the ground from his fellow forwards the Rat and the Beaver allowed us to take an early lead when the Pacarana scampered across in the corner. This was followed up with a second shortly after and then a third shortly after that. A Hamilton try just on the stroke of half-time saw us go into the break with a decent lead. The usual wholesale changes where made at half-time and we were able to control much of the early possession in the 2nd half – however a defensive slip in the midfield enabled the tall, ginger Glaswegian the opportunity to horse it up the park and score under the sticks. Having missed 2 conversions the score was now 17-12 to the good guys. The game however was put beyond doubt when the Rodents scored again in the corner with under a minute on the clock.

So on to the quarter finals it was for the Rodents with the draw having thrown up the most mouth watering of ties: Rodent Rugby vs. Watsonian FC. Much to the amazement of the Rodent fraternity, rugby lovers, the general public and in particular his own family, the Tuco-Tuco opted to play in maroon and white and not gold and blue. As Judas Iscariot took to the field with the 12 pieces of silver in his pocket from his Roman paymasters and with the likes of Darren ‘I once taught at Stew Mel’ Burns, Ben ‘I would probably be as good as my brother if my ass wasn’t so large’ Di Rollo (oh yeh Ben I am in your head now!), Euan ‘the Clark Brother we can all understand’ Clark and several young sub-11 second 100m school boys the Rodents knew we were up for a tough game. We applied ourselves with our usual diligence and hard-work in the opening exchanges and looked comfortable and composed against a well organised defence. Perhaps a few better decisions in the Red Zone and we would have had the lead. Unfortunately with ‘sonians first real touch of the ball finding space on our right flank we were exposed with some genuine gas (5-0). A second try a minute later for the soni-bums left us 12-0 to the bad but still very much in the game. A try on the stroke of half-time (McShane I think) left us trailing 12-7. Much the same as the Hamilton game we leaked at try at the start of the second period (19-7) but then really came to life. With fresh legs in the forwards the Porcupine, Jeff Nicholson and Big Clarky really made a difference, winning good ball at break down and carrying ball well. A lovely show and go from Big Clarky down the middle of the field gave us great field position on the left hand side and when the ball finally came back, quick hands saw Tupo crash over in the corner (19-12). Off the restart Big Clarky, up like the proverbial salmon, caught the ball and made head way into the sonian-slag-bags half. Again good recycling work from Porky and Jeff gave the Pacarana some space which he was able to exploit and the Rodents having crossed for try 3 where back in the match (19-17). Unfortunately and not without 2 clear cut chances in the final exchanges the rodents where unable to cross the maroon and white line again. Appalling negativity from the sonian boys saw them kick the ball directly into touch from a penalty – take a long hard look at yourself gents! – and the referee called time on the game.

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Beaver's Diary (Musselburgh 7s 2008) Cont.
Another good showing from the Rodent boys today, maybe lacked the killer edge that was needed to get past a well drilled and skilful Watsonian side, but we where certainly not disgraced and afterwards a number of people commented on how good the tie had been.

More worryingly was the lack of post-match skite this week. This author was one of the main culprits of skite-dodging and sends out a massive apology to the disappointed masses and the relived ladies of Edinburgh who did not get the usual shit-show that precedes any Rodent gathering. That being said with Barcelona only 18 days away bank balances and livers probably felt the better for it.

Rodent Play of the Day – Big Clarky for catching the kickoff against sonians – as now the most capped Honorary Rodent and perhaps a bigger sleeze than the Rat when on the piss there must be a call from a move to full Rodent membership for the 2009 Season?

Rodent of the Tournament – Chipmunk for playing ever minute of every tie (from the comfort of the sidelines)!

The Beaver
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RODENT RUGBY CAPS/NUMBERS (Updated 5/5/08)
0 Alex ‘Pacarana’ Cox (12)
1 Simon 'Squirrel' Rowan (0)
2 Steve ‘Porcupine’ Lawrie (26)
3 Andrew ‘Skunk’ Fowler (11)
4 Stephen ‘Mouse’ MacDonald (23)
5 Pete ‘Hare’ Mclean (15)
6 Chris ‘Gopher’ Weir (22)
7 Jonny ‘Rat’ Jenkins (39)
8 Dougie ‘Beaver’ Rycroft (27)
9 Richard ‘Chinchilla’ Snedden (21)
10 Nick ‘Weasel’ Wood (9)
11 Neil 'Gerbil' McCreath (16)
12 Darren ‘Taz Devil’ Reid (29)
13 Chris 'Vole' Bissett (0)
14 Gavin ‘Mole’ Sharp (28)
15 Mark 'Muskrat' Karapanovic (0)
16 Colin ‘Lemming’ Shaw (0)
17 Sam ‘Badger’ Ewing (4)
18 Greame ‘Roland’ Reddiex (1)
19 Dave 'Hamster' Sutherland (9)
20 Phil ‘Mink’ Hendry (16)
21 Alan 'Prairie Dog' Nash (30)
22 Nick 'Capybara' McLaren (2)
23 Craig 'Tuco-Tuco' Sorbie (5)
24 Richard 'Groundhog' Borthwick (4)
25 Craig 'Shrew' Buchanan (12)
26 Greg 'Woodchuck' Wood (10)
27 Kyle 'Guinea Pig' Traynor (8)
28 Stuart 'Chipmunk’' Mack (25)
29 Mike 'Marmot' Mckee (14)
30 Daniel 'Possum' Moussa (2)
31 Scott 'Meerkat' Laird (0)
32 Jamie 'Degu' Stevenson (6)
33 Gary 'Jerboa' Dempsey (7)
69 Richard ‘Ferret’ Ebdy (7)

Honorary Rodents

Cammy Johnston (Newcastle, Scotland 7s) (1)
Howard Graham (Boroughmuir, British Army) (1)
Karl McWilliams (Murrayfield Wanderers, Smaurai) (1)
Charlie Keenan (Boroughmuir, Samurai, Scotland 7s) (4)
Ally Hogg (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) (1)
Rob Dewey (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) (3)
Andrew Skeen (Watsonians, Scotland Clubs) (4)
Doug Brown (Dirty Sanchez, Watsonians) (4)
Jamie Blackwood (Rotherham, Scotland 7s) (2)
Andrew Turnbull (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland 7s) (3)
Rohan Steyl (Stellenbosch Uni, Watsonians) (4)
Chris Bain (Stew Mel) (2)
David Bain (Edinburgh Accies) (3)
Adam Broatch (Edinburgh Accies, Chiefs) (2)
Jimmy Morran (Stew Mel) (3)
Stuart Clarke (Stew Mel) (5)
Tupo Saena (Stew Mel) (2)
Kevin McShane (Currie) (2)
Jeff Nicholson (Scottish Claymores, Watsonians) (2)

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COME ON THE RODENTS! Ill be at musselburgh cheerin u lot on!!!!
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Stuart Mack
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously-growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing.[1][2]

Forty percent of mammal species are rodents, and they are found in vast numbers on all continents other than Antarctica. Common rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, gophers, porcupines, beavers, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs.[1] Rodents have sharp incisors that they use to gnaw wood, break into food, and bite predators. Most eat seeds or plants, though some have more varied diets. Some species have historically been pests, eating human seed stores and spreading disease.

3 weeks ago
Foxy Fowler
Off the Richter scale......
39 weeks ago
Stuart Mack
I will bring it round tonight son. I am on a stag on fri - sat.
40 weeks ago
Banter Boy
Mate I know, going by the email list it sounds like its going to be quite a night!!!Sat Ive got a work do at Amicus but will be out in full tilt I imagine. Whats your chat? You going to be out?
41 weeks ago
Richard Snedden
sorbs has got my cameras memory card with all the pics and videos!!! will get it soon!! bring on the meal!! can't believe you made the shout of sombreros after we get back from mexico!!!
42 weeks ago
Jonny Jenkins
Hmmm...ditch the polos and order rodent logo tattoo's??? We will surely be able to get in some banterous venue?

Just putting the idea out there.

Rat x
42 weeks ago
Jonny Jenkins
Rodent Dinner Theme: Old School WWF wrestlers!

Shotgun Hulk Hogan!

Rat x
42 weeks ago
Gary Heatly
Steve, can you text me your number and email address to 07811467242 and I will get back to you re the website etc when I get time.

Hope you are well.
43 weeks ago
Gary Heatly
Hi Rodents,

Favour - can I steal some of your social rugby pics from Bebo to try and get our banter section on The SCRUM magazine up and running?

If you can back to me on this that would be appreciated.

Gary
44 weeks ago
Charlie Keenan
will do ,text me next week will be in tomorrow to check all is ok!!
47 weeks ago
Dougie Rycroft
Steveo are you on line in thailand? x
51 weeks ago
Stuart Mack
On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
52 weeks ago
Richard Snedden
Dashing and daring,
Courageous and caring,
Faithful and friendly,
With stories to share.
All through the forest,
They sing out in chorus,
Marching along,
As their song fills the air.

Gummi Bears!!
Bouncing here and there and everywhere.
High adventure that's beyond compare.
They are the Gummi Bears.

Magic and mystery,
Are part of their history,
Along with the secret,
Of gummiberry juice.
Their legend is growing,
They take pride in knowing,
They'll fight for what's right,
In whatever they do.

Gummi Bears!!
Bouncing here and there and everywhere.
High adventure that's beyond compare.
They are the Gummi Bears.
They are the Gummi Bears!!
52 weeks ago
Gary Heatly
Thanks for that Steve, sounds gutting.

Have mentioned the performance in tomorrow's Edinburgh Evcening News, look out for it.

Gary
52 weeks ago
Gary Heatly
Hi Rodents,

If any of you guys read this before you head off to Mull and are still alive on Sunday afternoon can one of you give me a ring on 07811467242 to let me know how you get on in the tournament.

Would be keen to get you a mention in the Edinburgh Evening News again if you do well.

Have a great time.

Cheers,
Gary
52 weeks ago
Gavin Sharp
Yep-im a definite for Mull
53 weeks ago
Gavin Sharp
The mole is a no go for the photo as im going to be busy foraging away at Kinsale this wknd
54 weeks ago
Stuart Mack
Alan Nash Ace Property 0131 229 4400
54 weeks ago
Stuart Mack
My forehead is so sore from head master. What a great night.
55 weeks ago
Woodrow
Shadows and dust.
55 weeks ago
 
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