Groundhog Day at Districts
It was that time of the year again and the U12 Mini’s brought an 18-strong squad to contest the District Championship at DIOK… and more importantly to qualify for the National Championships (LMT) in April. Like normal, the top 4 teams qualify for the LMT by default. Well, I say we brought 18 players… It…
Disallowed Turvens Trys = District Championship Drama
BSN Turvens got off to a great start at the District Championships with victories over Hague, Rotterdam and Delft, which put BSN top of the group. In the knock out stages BSN first played the other Delft team and came agonizingly close, but with two BSN trys disallowed in the last minutes of the game,…
Turvens Castricumse Cleansweep
Castricumse RC shared their top class facility and also their warm hospitality in hosting the Spring Bonsdag. The BSN Turvens put on a brilliant display against all three Castricumse teams with expansive running, and accurate passing, delivering wins in all matches. Special mention to Henry for some great double tags, Matthew for making a great interception…
Turvens Learn Discipline in Delft
BSN Turvens made a slow start at Delft, with an early lack of discipline handing the first match to Delft A. After refocusing, BSN were soon back in their stride, with good support running and fluency in the offload. The two BSN teams went on to win their next 5 matches against Delft B, HRC…
Turvens Tub-Thumping Start to 2018
BSN Turvens made a great start to 2018 with excellent displays away at Voorburg and again this weekend at home hosting Rotterdam, Hague and Voorburg. The results speak for themselves with 10 wins from 12 matches, including fantastic teamwork with every BSN player getting on the score sheet at Voorburg. At home there was brilliant…
Brilliant Turvens Rugby – Colder than a Brass Monkey
In sub zero conditions BSN Turvens took to the field to host Voorburg, Hague, and for the first time this season, Rotterdam. In the battle of rugby skills (and the battle of attrition against the cold!), BSN did themselves proud with five wins and one loss.
Blowing Away the Cobwebs in Draughty Delft
Thirteen BSN Turvens made the trip to Delft for the Bonsadag matches against Amstelveen, Delft and Voorburg. In blustery conditions, the team showed their increased confidence: shipping the ball across the line with ease and picking out the support runners to break through the opposition’s defense….
Mini’s flair at DIOK
Match Report: Tom Goodwin The BSN took a good squad of fifteen fearless fellows to face the best that Leiden, Rotterdam and Voorburg could throw at them. The weather looked like it wanted to dampen spirits, but soon the drizzle had abated and the scene was set. Match 1 vs. DIOK 2 DIOK were unusual…
Turvens at Home in Great Form on the Grass
The BSN Turvens were in great form for the second home fixture of the season, recording 5 wins, a draw and 2 losses against visiting teams from Voorburg and the Hague. Outstanding performance from Luke with 11 trys in 3 matches, and Noah, Shepherd, Zachary and Sammy all scored their first try of the season.
Handbags at dawn… or even Etten-Leur!
On the schedule it said… Rugby Development Day (RDD), but after the carry-ons from the last RDD and the enthusiasm of players and coaches alike to attend, we had a “get out of jail free” card option by attending the Herfsttoernooi in Etten-Leur instead… after hours of deliberating and soul-searching (in reality, a few minutes…