Newsletter #17 - 5 May 2004

Dear Edinburgh Supporter

After a frustrating 19-30 defeat to the Celtic Warriors on Friday night http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk/index.php?pageid=viewreport.php?id=61, the Gunners round off their home season with the visit to Meadowbank of the other Warriors from along the M8, Glasgow!

Glasgow have had a rollercoaster season too, and with their Heineken Cup qualification still not a certainty, they will be looking to prove a few points and gain revenge for the 16-25 defeat they suffered on their home turf at Hughenden back in December.

So lets send the boys off on their summer holidays in style by getting right behind the Gunners on Friday night and show those Glasgow fans how it?s done! The players themselves acknowledge that the fans can become the sixteenth man on the pitch for them, so scream, shout, do you whatever you want, just make some noise and help the boys get back to winning ways!

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SUPPORTERS CLUB AGM

As the first season of the Supporters Club also draws to an end, we will be holding our first AGM, which is open to all members to come along to. The meeting will take place at the Murrayfield Wanderers clubhouse on May 12th kicking off at 7pm.

The draft agenda for the meeting has been posted on the official supporters club website. For more details keep an eye on http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk

Please join in the discussions with any suggestions you have to improve the supporters club or anything you would like to raise at the AGM by logging onto the special section on the forum.

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LAST MATCH OF THE SEASON

For those of you that haven't heard yet, the Gunners final match of the season away to Cardiff has been switched to Thursday 13th May and will be shown live on S4C.

As this is now almost a mid week match there is no official trip, however I know a number of fans have already booked their flights down. So if you are among those supporters thinking of making the trip keep an eye on the website http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk and the forum for tips on where to go to meet up with other Gunners fans.

The suggestion from those in the know is to buy your tickets for the North Terrace and you'll be sure to find some familiar faces there too! Tickets can be bought through www.cardiffrugbytickets.com

If you can't make the trip, don't worry. Keep an eye on the web site and forum for details of pubs that you can go and watch the match in Edinburgh.

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ROYAL SCOTS 7s

Still not had enough rugby this season?

Why not come along to the Royal Scots 7s at Dreghorn Barracks on Saturday 15th May.

Not only will you see the Royal Scots (the current Army champions) do battle with some of the best Scottish clubs including Edinburgh's very own Boroughmuir, Heriots and Watsonians, but
there are loads more entertainment for all of the family. For more information log onto www.royalscots.co.uk

Gates open at 12.30 with the first tie kicking off at 1.30pm.

Admission is £5 for adults and free for under 16's

Plus if you are an Edinburgh Rugby Season Ticket or 6-pack holder admission is free!

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SUPPORT THE STARS OF THE FUTURE

The IRB Under 21 World Championship takes place in Scotland this summer with matches taking place in the Borders, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Twelve teams from all over the world will be doing battle over two weeks including all four home nations, Australia, South Africa and some future All Blacks!

The first set of matches take place on Friday 11th June, with the finals in Glasgow on Sunday 27th June.

Keep an eye out for further details.

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FANS FORUM

Ever wanted to get something off your chest about Edinburgh Rugby but didn't know where to go? Whether it's your Heineken Cup hopes, general Celtic League chat, or even you International ideas, come and share your views with other Gunners fans on our new Supporters Club Forum.

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