so... I started playing rugby

sickpuppy

Was the tibula skinny one thank fcuk compared to shin bone.

Think its nearly impossible not have a break when ankle dislocates.

Perhaps i will have complications but well cross that bridge when it appears.

Looking forward to just going for a walk again and doing some fishing


got stitches out yesterday 23 in total surgeon getting paid by the stitch obv:pac: and need have small procedure to get ascrew out in 6 weeks then rehab
could be bad ligament and tendon damage but ill take my time and get on the scoreboard a bit more next year

De Deraco

I did the very same injury Dislocate and break. had a plate and 6 screws I left them in I was out from March to September. but recovery was fine. do all the Physio and you'll be fine main thing is to build up the strenght in it again.

For now relax and try not to get too Fat.

slingerz

sickpuppy wrote: »

Was the tibula skinny one thank fcuk compared to shin bone.

Think its nearly impossible not have a break when ankle dislocates.

Perhaps i will have complications but well cross that bridge when it appears.

Looking forward to just going for a walk again and doing some fishing


got stitches out yesterday 23 in total surgeon getting paid by the stitch obv:pac: and need have small procedure to get ascrew out in 6 weeks then rehab
could be bad ligament and tendon damage but ill take my time and get on the scoreboard a bit more next year

Tibia is the shin so i think you mean the fibula!

You'll be ok with that one so if it was the shin also its a hell of a lot worse

gonnaplayrugby

hopefully i will be adding to this thread come august/september

horrible to hear bout that broken leg tho

sickpuppy

gonnaplayrugby wrote: »

hopefully i will be adding to this thread come august/september

horrible to hear bout that broken leg tho

Fair play to ya get out good and early with whatever club your going to join im sure youll have no regrets its a great game and the social scene is super too.

gonnaplayrugby

thanks as i said on another thread just lookin to pack on muscle over next few months. im really looking forward to it!!! i always liked the game watching and playing for fun(actually nearly broke my leg one xmas day lol) but never had the confidence to start playing for a real team.

GiftofGab

So its coming towards the end of the season now......you want to give us an update Cronin? You playing next season?

Luckycharm

De Deraco wrote: »

I did the very same injury Dislocate and break. had a plate and 6 screws I left them in I was out from March to September. but recovery was fine. do all the Physio and you'll be fine main thing is to build up the strenght in it again.

For now relax and try not to get too Fat.

Too late :P

gaius c

Good thread. Enjoyable read. Probably played against you Cronin. ;-)

Tefral

Season is now over so ill give my thoughts on the year gone by...

I’m delighted I started into playing rugby, and I’m fortunate I found such a friendly club to play in, that definitely brought me through those times I found tough and hard.

Looking back over the year, I ruled myself out of playing allot of the matches over the weekends, partly I was afraid I’d leave the team down and the other part is I wasn’t around... I was travelling down the country to attend Munster matches and also down to my homestead in Limerick.

I’m going to go back and this year I will involve myself in more of the social events and also the matches, joining a rugby club is kind of like a small step in your after work life and then once you’re in the door, the events, training, matches etc come thick and fast. It’s as much a social outlet as it is hard training and playing.

I have the rugby basics now, so now I just need to keep at the training and really enjoy myself.

I’m going back to training in August, and I hope those of you who would be thinking about joining a club will read the thread and then get off your arse and join, here I am a year later and I haven’t regretted a day of it.


I can contiue updating this thread In August if those that have been reading it so wish..

LeopoldButters

A great thread cronin and it will be great to see how u get on next year but just do you know pre season with Stillorgan will be starting on Thursday July 1st like last season - every Thursday in July there will be some light pre season training and then from August back to every Tuesday and Thursday. You should try make it up for some of these sessions in July as it's a good way to warm up for proper pre season and a good way to hang out with the lads during the summer.

For any new lads wanting to give rugby a go or who want to get back into it these session are open to new players also

jolley123

Hey cronin, what is the age range in Stillorgan rfc. I'm 18 and finishing up my LC, on my way to college and one thing i don't want to leave behind is rugby. Also judging by the amount of players who tog out, i presume there are different levels of teams? You know like As Bs Cs that kind of thing? Just wondering wether everyone who shows up gets a run out.

LeopoldButters

It's J2, J4 and J5 in Stillorgan - what team you play for really comes down to your ability and what level you what to play at. You should send them a mail or else just head up training and get involved

sickpuppy

jolley123 wrote: »

Hey cronin, what is the age range in Stillorgan rfc. I'm 18 and finishing up my LC, on my way to college and one thing i don't want to leave behind is rugby. Also judging by the amount of players who tog out, i presume there are different levels of teams? You know like As Bs Cs that kind of thing? Just wondering wether everyone who shows up gets a run out.

Last year the age range was 18 to 47.
Plenty of young guys age will not really matter if your good enough your old enough.
Pop down for training and the traditional sevens tournament late august where teams are picked out of a hat is agreat day to show what youve got.

thebossanova

jolley123 wrote: »

Hey cronin, what is the age range in Stillorgan rfc. I'm 18 and finishing up my LC, on my way to college and one thing i don't want to leave behind is rugby. Also judging by the amount of players who tog out, i presume there are different levels of teams? You know like As Bs Cs that kind of thing? Just wondering wether everyone who shows up gets a run out.

What college are you off to? They'll have a team as well, and most colleges cater for all levels! Make sure you check them out during Freshers week/Clubs & Socs day when you start! Depending on the college, you could play colleges rugby(who play games on Wednesdays afaik) and then play junior rugby at the weekends for a club (like, but not necessarily, Stillorgan )

Tefral

So... Training is back on this Thursday!

Anyone heading down that hasnt before? Now is the time to get in there, you wont be long making friends..

I personally cant wait, although i expect to be in ribbons Friday morning from the running as i havent done a tap since season end..

Tim Robbins

cronin_j wrote: »

So... Training is back on this Thursday!

Anyone heading down that hasnt before? Now is the time to get in there, you wont be long making friends..

I personally cant wait, although i expect to be in ribbons Friday morning from the running as i havent done a tap since season end..

That's early. I thought it was early August teams went back to Training...

Tefral

Tim Robbins wrote: »

That's early. I thought it was early August teams went back to Training...

Well its Thursdays only till August and then it goes to Tuesdays and Thursdays.

2nd Row Donkey

.. I know Malahide RFC started training last Tuesday. :eek:

LeopoldButters

cronin_j wrote: »

So... Training is back on this Thursday!

Anyone heading down that hasnt before? Now is the time to get in there, you wont be long making friends..

I personally cant wait, although i expect to be in ribbons Friday morning from the running as i havent done a tap since season end..

ah it should be handy enough for the first couple weeks as alot of lads are still away on holiday or still playing tag this week but its sometimes good to start into these things at a slower pace

sickpuppy

Good luck John hope ya can make a real go of it this year

Morf

My first full season coming up. Had one full game in a J-4 cup and lost. The team i was training with last year who won their league is being split up so i'm not entirely sure who i'll be playing with next season. Looking forward to getting back into it though.

Tim Robbins

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

.. I know Malahide RFC started training last Tuesday. :eek:

That's crazy. When are Leinster back training? Surely the senior players are going on hols now and not back to training until late July or August?

WithCheesePlease

Tim Robbins wrote: »

That's crazy. When are Leinster back training? Surely the senior players are going on hols now and not back to training until late July or August?

Munster started back this week anyway. Apart from those on tour anyway.

delta_bravo

I know a Leinster League team that arent starting for 3 more weeks. Seems very early for J4,5 level.

castie

Tim Robbins wrote: »

That's crazy. When are Leinster back training? Surely the senior players are going on hols now and not back to training until late July or August?

Were not pros though so hence off season we end up getting fatter and slower and need the extra fitness training

Tim Robbins

castie wrote: »

Were not pros though so hence off season we end up getting fatter and slower and need the extra fitness training

F*ck. I better get out training myself so :eek:

shoutman

Clontarf don't start till August at the earliest....

Goodluck2me

shoutman wrote: »

Clontarf don't start till August at the earliest....

the firsts started soon enough though I believe?

A-Train

shoutman wrote: »

Clontarf don't start till August at the earliest....

Is that the J4 and J5 teams that don't start back until then? I was thinking of joining either to get back into rugby haven't played in years. Do you have anymore information.

Cheers.