Club News

NTRU Coaching Courses in March

The club will pay for its members to do these courses subject to prior approval. More info  

South Darwin Tens Saturday 27 February at Warren Park, Marrara

The Pirates lost the plate final 14-12 going down to a Barbarian team which included some recalcitrant Pirates. 

Kakadu Tens Saturday 6 March in Jabiru

The Pirates plan on sending two teams to this event. 

Monday December 14, 2009

Building to start on the new gym early 2010. CDU has requested that the changerooms be cleared out by December 20 in preparation for construction. The Changerooms building is one of the oldest buildings on campus and the site of many late night Thursday sessions is to be demolished to make way for a new $5M gym. The gym will be built around the clubhouse and the Pirates will get the existing gym space back . New changerooms and storage will be built into this space providing direct access to the playing field. Construction is expected to be completed early 2011.

Friday November 14, 2009

Robert Butcher scoops the pool at the Charles Darwin University Sports Awards. Robert was honoured with a University Half Blue and CDU Athlete of the Year for his achievements on the field for University Pirates and the NT Mosquitos in 2009.

Matt Grooby was presented with the Service to Sport Award.

Saturday September 19, 2009

University Pirates Presentation night was a big one for seniors as they won A and B grade premierships.  

Club Awards:

A Grade Awards:

B Grade Awards:

Club Champion: Robert Butcher

Greatest Contribution: Geoff Fanning

Guts and Determination: Paul Kendall

Rookie of the Year: Matt Ryder  

Most Improved: Matt Ryder

Best Forward: Richard Lucker

Best Back: Robert Butcher

Players Player: Frank Jennings

Best and Fairest 321: Richard Lucker

Most Improved: Lawrence Kirkwood

Best Forward: Chris Reed

Best Back: Carwyn Davies

Players Player: Peter Butcher

Best and Fairest 321: Paul Kendall

Saturday September 12 2009

University Pirates A and B grade win their grand finals!

Read NT News Report on A grade win.

Saturday September 5, 2009

Uni Pirates polled well in the NT Rugby Union Awards:

Robert Butcher - Runner up Eric Johnstone Medal

Robert Butcher - Winner NT Mosquitos Player of the Year

Frank Jennings - Highest Point Scorer A Grade Competition

Peter Butcher - Best and Fairest B Grade Competition

Wilson Tighe - Highest Point Scorer B Grade Competition

Full list of award winners

  

  

  

  

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