You are here: Home>Archive>Milton Keynes Rugby Union Football Club (MK RUFC)>Milton Keynes RUFC 1980-81: press cuttings and memorabilia Milton Keynes RUFC 1980-81: press cuttings and memorabilia A selection of press cuttings and memorabilia from the Milton Keynes Rugby Club’s 1980-81 album (01). Reference number MKR/01 Storage location Rugby 2015/MKRUFC Collection/MKR_01 Records in this Group 'City Ring the Changes' MKR/01/025 Press articles: The selectors’ changes to the team proved to be beneficial with MK Rugby Club winning all their matches. Plus results reports. 'Team Switches Set City Alight' MKR/01/026 Two press reports: Having made several changes to the teams these paid dividends as all four sides won, scoring 87 points and conceding only 18. 'Clubs Share Honours in Derby Clashes' MKR/01/027 Five press reports of MK Rugby Club’s win against rivals Olney, which ended in each team scoring two victories. Mark Murgatrouyd scored two tries right at the beginning of the 1st XV match. (One article only shown here.) 'Not-So-Slick City power to Tough Win' MKR/01/028 Two press articles: with a change round of players and atrocious weather, MK Rugby Club gain victory. The first article is shown here; the second is ‘ City’s Switch Just Right’. 'Alliance call up the Old Boys'; 'Timely boost for Wolves' MKR/01/029 Two press articles:(1) Forecast of Alliance Cup holders Old Northamptonians match against Saints XV on Monday night at 7.00pm. Northamptonians team includes 2 MK players. (2) report of MKRUFC win against Old Coventrians. 'Not Just Lucky Seven' MKR/01/030 Press article: City storm to Bucks Cup semi-finals. Milton Keynes last disputed a County Cup semi-final, but they equalled that feat on Sunday by putting out Slough in a ‘monsoon’ at Greenleys. 'Into the Ruck' MKR/01/031 Press article: Bletchley RUFC 1st XV produced a long-awaited but well-deserved victory. A second article (not shown) reports on the match between BBOB (Boys Brigade Old Boys) and MKRUFC. 'Dave Nips in to seal Superb Cup Victory ' MKR/01/032 Press article: Milton Keynes Rugby Club’s highly successful weekend culminated in their safe passage through to the semi-finals of the Bucks Cup at the expense of experienced Slough. Untitled cutting with more results (not shown here). 'Rugby men's seventh heaven' MKR/01/033 Four press articles reporting that Milton Keynes Rugby Club had a successful weekend scoring seven out of seven wins, despite bitter weather conditions. (Only the first article is shown here.) 'City Stretch Unbeaten Run' MKR/01/034 Three press articles (first one only shown here): Milton Keynes Rugby Club’s enthusiasm gained them seven wins out of seven despite freezing weather conditions. They played against Brackley in a re-arranged fixture. 'Two Try Kevin Saves Club From Whitewash' MKR/01/035 Three press articles (first one only shown here): Milton Keynes Rugby Club had a disappointing weekend with the selectors’ reshuffling left them with only one victory. Henley Rugby Football Club Programme MKR/01/036 Milton Keynes 2nd XV-v- Henley A XV Programme of team players and previous history 'City Lose Out in Points Bonanza' MKR/01/037 Press reports: Milton Keynes Rugby Club met Kibworth Club from Market Harborough. Ware scores 60-metre try. (One report only shown here) 'Resolute City go Down Fighting' MKR/01/038 Report and roundup on Milton Keynes Rugby Club -v- Kibworth match. (Only the report shown here.) 'Thirds pile up the points as the rest are held'; 'Final only one step away' MKR/01/039 Two press reports: (1) Milton Keynes Rugby Club senior sides had 4 draws and the 3rd XV had a 50-6 victory over Stoke Old Boys. (2) MKRUFC building up for County Cup semi-final the following week. (First report shown here.) 'Casuals Start Defence with Final Repeat'; 'City go so Close' MKR/01/040 Reports on anticipated Lewis Shield competitions next week. Milton Keynes Rugby Club, Long Buckby and Daventry are in with a chance. Further report on Milton Keynes Rugby Club -v- Stoke OB’s 3-3 result (not shown here) Photo: Crash Landing ; 'Crash Goes City's Cup Final Dream'; MKR/01/041 Press articles: Milton Keynes Rugby Club hammered 36-3 by Marlow at Greenleys, dashing hopes of an apparance in the Bucks County Cup final. 'Injuries Ruin Final Chances' MKR/01/042 Press article: Milton Keynes Rugby Club crashed out of the County Cup semi-final losing 36 points to 3 to Marlow, partly due to injuries 'Bletchley are on a Derby Winner' MKR/01/043 Press article with photograph: Milton Keynes Rugby Club -vs- Bletchley produced exciting rugby with Bletchley taking the honours with a clean sweep 'The Rivals - It?s the Needle Match' MKR/01/044 Additional article, with photograph, about Milton Keynes Rugby Club -vs- Bletchley match. 'Bletchley Kick and Run'. MKR/01/045 Further article and photograph from Derby match: Penalties decide the big Derby duel with Bletchley emerging victorious with a score of 9pts to 4pts 'City Bounce Back to Win' MKR/01/046 Two press reports of Sunday’s 1st XV match against Long Buckby (Milton Keynes Rugby Club failed to win in the Lewis Shield) and their narrow 7-6 win on Saturday against Corby. (One report shown here.) 'City Battle on as Injuries Take Their Toll' MKR/01/047 Press article: Despite being badly hit by injuries, Milton Keynes Rugby Club managed to win two of their four games on Saturday 'Youth gets Fling at Greenleys'; 'Don Leads' MKR/01/048 Two articles: (1) Milton Keynes Rugby Club are introducing their youth teams to more match practice and opportunities at the Greenleys club who have arranged a series of Sunday under-21 fixtures. (2) Former British Lion Don Rutherford was at Greenleys coaching the youth teams. (First report shown here.) PAGE:< Previous123Next > No Comments Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this page! Add a comment about this page Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your comment:Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Wolves come down to earth.' and 'Winning Sequence Ends'.Item: 'Weakened City Slip'Item: The Crawley Colts TournamentItem: 'Des gets his colours - at last'Item: 'Dai's Pep-Talk Works Wonders'Item: Photograph and articles: MK City -vs-StevenageItem: 'Victory March - at the Double'Item: 'Rugby Roundup'Item: 'MK Revival goes on'Item: A further report of results against Stevenage and the Open UniversityItem: Carlsberg Trophy Match posterItem: Carlsberg Trophy Match programmeItem: MK Rugby Club v Coventry Saracens matchItem: 'Stag Day Has City Reeling'.Item: 'Boom City Have to Go Nap'Item: 'Guilty! City let opponents destroy fine start! 'Item: 'City Ring the Changes'Item: 'Team Switches Set City Alight'Item: 'Clubs Share Honours in Derby Clashes'Item: 'Not-So-Slick City power to Tough Win'Item: 'Alliance call up the Old Boys'; 'Timely boost for Wolves'Item: 'Not Just Lucky Seven'Item: 'Into the Ruck'Item: 'Dave Nips in to seal Superb Cup Victory 'Item: 'Rugby men's seventh heaven'Item: 'City Stretch Unbeaten Run'Item: 'Two Try Kevin Saves Club From Whitewash'Item: Henley Rugby Football Club ProgrammeItem: 'City Lose Out in Points Bonanza'Item: 'Resolute City go Down Fighting'Item: 'Thirds pile up the points as the rest are held'; 'Final only one step away'Item: 'Casuals Start Defence with Final Repeat'; 'City go so Close'Item: Photo: Crash Landing ; 'Crash Goes City's Cup Final Dream';Item: 'Injuries Ruin Final Chances'Item: 'Bletchley are on a Derby Winner'Item: 'The Rivals - It?s the Needle Match'Item: 'Bletchley Kick and Run'.Item: 'City Bounce Back to Win'Item: 'City Battle on as Injuries Take Their Toll'Item: 'Youth gets Fling at Greenleys'; 'Don Leads'Item: Milton Keynes Mini-Rugby Association launch: 'Child's Play'Item: 'Three Try John Heads Spree'Item: 'Milton Keynes 2nd XV on the attack during Saturday's clash with Royston'Item: 'Defeated City Pay Penalty';Item: 'Red Letter Day for BBOB Skipper'; 'Brigade Spoil City Charge'; 'At the Double! City Call the Tune'Item: 'Derbies Called Off '; 'Flood but Bright Spells Ahead'Item: 'Rugby Non-starter'; 'Cancellation of matches due to weather'Item: 'Youngsters Spur City'Item: 'Dai's Men Surprise as Pack Power Pays Off'Item: 'Three on the trot'; 'City kids take the honours'Item: 'Injury Fears Make City Hold Back'Item: 'Late Try Spoils a Retake'; 'Season finishes in points famine'Item: 'City Lose Out'Item: 'Thirds top points tally' 'Veteran Keith takes award' Search the archive Text search Date search
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