Dear Members,

The rugby season kicks off in earnest on Saturday next the 16th September at 2.30pm when our First XV take on Ballynahinch RFC at Anglesea Rd. 

This is the beginning of a very important campaign for the squad as we start the fight to return to division 1A.of the AIL. 

This is also a particularly tough opener as Ballynahinch is definitely one of the strongest teams in the division.  

Support from the sideline makes a huge difference so I would urge all members to come along on Saturday and get behind the team and our club. 

There will also be the traditional prematch lunch and we would like as many as possible to come along. 

Please consider organising a table - it's always a very enjoyable way to start the match day. 

To book a place or a table please contact Ian Donnelly at: 6603378 or email at: ian@oldbelvedere.ie, 

Finally I'm sure all members join me in wishing Ed Rossiter and his squad every good wish, every bounce of the ball, 

every favourable refereeing decision and every success for the season ahead. See you on Saturday. 

Up Belvo 

James McCarthy 

Fogra:  Our very successful Women's Section is in urgent need of coaching support, if you know of a coach who might be willing to help out 

please let Ian Donnelly in the office know.