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 Milton Keynes Mini-Rugby Association launch: 'Child's Play' MKR/01/049 Press report of launch of Milton Keynes Mini-Rugby Association. Don Rutherford gave demonstration and lecture at MKRUFC at Greenleys. Includes photo of Stanton Middle School getting some practice. 'Three Try John Heads Spree' MKR/01/050 Milton Keynes Rugby Club and St. Albans shared honoours with both clubs gaining two victories 'Milton Keynes 2nd XV on the attack during Saturday's clash with Royston' MKR/01/051 Photo and two press articles about Milton Keynes 2nd XV -vs- Royston match. (photo and first article shown here.) Despite adding in new faces from MKRUFC 2nd XV, Milton Keynes Rugby Club lost 6-0 to Royston: their third successive defeat at Royston. 'Defeated City Pay Penalty'; MKR/01/052 Milton Keynes City and Royston Rugby Clubs were evenly divided with both sides managing 2 victories. 'Red Letter Day for BBOB Skipper'; 'Brigade Spoil City Charge'; 'At the Double! City Call the Tune' MKR/01/053 Three press reports on Milton Keynes RUFC team matches against Boys Brigade Old Boys: three wins and one defeat (The 1st XV lost 18-0) . (Only the first article is shown here.) 'Derbies Called Off '; 'Flood but Bright Spells Ahead' MKR/01/054 Report of weather cancelling all four Saturday Milton Keynes Rugby Club matches. Also a report of the 16 year olds playing on Sunday, losing to Buckingham 16-4. Looking ahead to future tours. (Only the first article is shown here.) 'Rugby Non-starter'; 'Cancellation of matches due to weather' MKR/01/055 Further articles reporting on cancellation of all matches yet again the following week. Clubs are pinning their hopes on a drier spell. (Only the first article is shown here.) 'Youngsters Spur City' MKR/01/056 Milton Keyenes Rugby Club were surprised to attain 3 victories against an improved Daventry Club. The youth teams had a successful weekend playing visiting teams from Roosendaal Rugby Club in Holland. 'Dai's Men Surprise as Pack Power Pays Off' MKR/01/057 Three press articles: A well-deserved 13-6 victory against a strong Wellingborough Old Grammarians team. Success for the under-13s team wining the Junior Sevens cup. (Only the first article is shown here.) 'Three on the trot'; 'City kids take the honours' MKR/01/058 Report of 1st XV third victory in a row against Hitchin XV by 8-6. Milton Keynes Under-13s carry off the Junior Sevens Cup. Report of a busy weekend against many varied teams. (First article only shown) 'Injury Fears Make City Hold Back' MKR/01/059 Press reports: Milton Keynes Rugby Club conceded defeat against Wellingborough 9-0 before trip to Holland and North Bucks Shield Match at Buckingham. (One report shown here.) 'Late Try Spoils a Retake'; 'Season finishes in points famine' MKR/01/060 Report of MKRUFC defeat in semi-final of Bucks Shield, against Bletchley (shown here). Also reports of final season points totals. 'City Lose Out' MKR/01/061 Two press cuttings reporting on the Buckingham Shield semi-final match. (One is shown here.) 'Thirds top points tally' 'Veteran Keith takes award' MKR/01/062 Press reports on Milton Keynes Rugby Club 1980-81 season and awards presented at annual dinner for Milton Keynes Rugby Club. (One report is shown here.) PAGE:< Previous123 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. 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My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). * Δ In this collection Our archive Collection: Milton Keynes Rugby Union Football Club (MK RUFC) Group: Milton Keynes RUFC 1980-81: press cuttings and memorabilia Item: Milton Keynes Rugby Union Football Club Membership Card 1980-1981Item: 'Hopeful Hall Looks Ahead'Item: 'Hopes running high as City men prepared'Item: Milton Keynes Rugby Club trialsItem: 'What a Start - 121-0!'Item: 'Try Magic from City'Item: '13 is Not Unlucky for Red-Hot City'Item: 'Seven in a Row 'Item: 'Touchdown! 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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