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Next Game: Vikings Vs Coffs Crushers Saturday 22nd May at Oxley Oval from 1200pm 
Vikings Rewarded!!!
The Port Macquarie Panthers Hastings Valley Vikings have been rewarded for their good start to the season with four First XV players gaining selection into the Upper Mid North Coast Rugby Seniors Team and seven U/19's selected to the U/20's Upper Mid North Coast Team.
 
In what was supposed to be a team dominated by both local rivals the Pirates and the Coffs Rugby it was the Hastings Valley Vikings who were rewarded well with the selection of Gil Hopley and Paul Chaplin in the halves, Dave Keys in second row  and Joe Tonkin supporting from the bench.
 
Hopley and Chaplin have formed a great combination for the Vikings this year and have been duly rewarded for their form and consistency through out the opening rounds of competition. Dave Keys selection has also been another winner for the club, Dave has been in exceptional form and has lead from the front week in and week out which has seen him rewarded for his work. Although a supprise to some Joe Tonkins selection to the bench was no supprise to most who have seen Joe play this year. Joe has been unstoppable this year at flanker, but has also shown his versatility across the park. Formally a halfback Joe has shown great tenacity and determination to cement a spot in the First XV Pack. "No doubt last weeks win put our players on the mind of selectors" Keys said. 'Hopley and Chappo combined well and Joe just didn't stop tackling all game and have been rewarded" Keys added.
"It also shows other teams that we are not to be taken lightly this season and that we can match it with anyone in he competition" Keys noted. 
 
It is no supprise to our U/19's Coach Paul Chaplin that 7 Fast Plast Vikings U/19's have also been selected to represent  the Upper Mid North Coast this weekend. Luke Chaplin, Michael Larkin, Logan Marshall, Mitch Hetherington, Craig Landsdowne, Owen Roods and Rick Illife have all been selected to play and Coach Chaplin is estatic to see his players rewarded with their selection. "It's great to see, these boys haven't had much to cheer about yet this year but gaining these selections will help us regain some confidence and hopefully kickstart our season" Chaplin said. "These boys have worked so hard at training and its good to see them rewarded for their hard work" Chaplin added
 
Both the UMNCRU First XV and the U/20's will take on Lower Mid North Coast this weekend at Cresent Head Rugby Park. The U/20's will kick off at 1:30pm then to be followed by the Main game at 3pm. All Players, Supporters, Family and Friends are encouraged to travel to cresent head for what is going to be a great day of rugby and support your fellow Vikings
 
Port Macquarie Panthers are
Proud Sponsors of The Hastings Valley Vikings
 
 
 
Grade 
Team
Score 
Team 
1st XV  
Vikings (Won)
27 - 24
Coffs Breakers
2nd XV 
Vikings (Lost)
16 - 40
Coffs Rugby
U/19's 
Vikings 
BYE
 
 
 
 
First Grade UMNC P W Ft D L R Ft F A +/- Bonus Total
Port Macquarie Pirates  4 4 0 0 0 0 155 108 68 3 23
Hastings Valley Vikings 4 3 0 0 1 0 79 77 2 2 18
Coffs Rugby Crushers 3 2 0 0 1 1 56 71 -15 1 18
Coffs Rugby Breakers 4 1 0 0 3 0 75 78 -3 3 11
Kempsey Cannonballs 4 1 0 0 3 0 65 87 -22 0 8
South West Rocks Gaolers 3 0 1 0 3 0 41 72 -31 1 4
 
 
 
 
Reserve Grade UMNC P W Ft D L R Ft F A +/- Bonus Total
Coffs Rugby Crabs 4 3 0 0 1 0 165 36 129 4 20
Hastings Valley Vikings 4 3 0 0 1 0 102 62 42 2 18
Bowraville Goannas 4 3 0 0 1 0 80 70 10 0 16
Kempsey Cannonballs 4 1 0 1 2 0 85 64 21 1 11
Port Macquarie Pirates  4 1 0 1 2 0 44 102 -58 1 11
Southern Cross University 4 0 0 0 4 0 19 141 -122 0 4
         
 
 
 
          
U19’s UMNC P W Ft D L R Ft F A +/- Bonus Total
Kempsey Cannonballs 4 2 0 0 2 0 83 94 -11 2 14
South West Rocks Gaolers 2 2 0 0 0 0 63 20 43 1 11
Coffs Rugby  2 2 0 0 0 0 57 31 26 1 11
Port Macquarie Pirates 3 1 0 0 2 0 54 55 -1 1 7
Hastings Valley Vikings 3 0 0 0 3 0 39 96 -57 1 4
  
Chaplin Gains Selection
 
It is with great excitment that the Hastings Valley Vikings congratulate Luke Chaplin on his selection at Half Back into the Des Hoy Coached MNC Rugby Axemen Under eighteens Representative side.
 
Luke the younger brother of the Vikings First XV Half Back Paul has been a leading light in the junior and senior ranks this year which has seen him selected in the Vikings 1st XV side in the opening rounds of the competition. Luke will no doubt be looking to his older brother for guidance as he takes on the role of half back, but im sure Paul will not give too much away as selection for positions in the 1st XV side continues to hot up with the Vikings showing great strength right across the club this year.
 
Although somewhat out of position Luke will no doubt also turn to his experience training and playing within the senior ranks to help guide him at half back for the MNC rugby side. Luke who has played most of his time at flyhalf and will no doubt adjust well to the half back position as he has shown himself to be a great organiser and has shown the ability to adjust to many positions on the field which has seen him play from flanker to wing on many occaisions.
 
Luke  is a player of the future for the Vikings whose leadership, promise and maturity, coupled with his raw talent and speed will help him deliver the skills needed for the demanding role of half back for MNC Rugby and hopefully go on to bigger, better brighter things in the future.
 

 

 
Under Nineteen's Team Sponsor
  
 
 Vikings Goals In 2010
Be Comitted
 
New President Mark Hill wants to see a higher level of committent and has called upon all players and supporters to get behind the Vikings in 2010
 
One Club
 
The Vikings this year have set themselves the goal of becoming more focused on bringing the Players, Supporters and Sponsors together as a family and unite as One Club
 
Bring a Mate!
 
1XV Coach David Keys, 2XV Coach Brendan Cummins and U19 Coach Paul Chaplin want each player to bring along a mate to help the Vikings to grow and develop as a community and as one of the premier clubs on the Mid North Coast. 
 
All Coaches have worked hard in the offseason in developing and restucting training and game plans and will bring a new exciting style of rugby to the Vikings
 

Upcoming Events

 

29th May 10: Round 6 Mid North Coast Rugby
Vikings Vs Port Pirates (All Grades)
Where:Oxley Oval
Sponsors and Ladies Day
 
5th June 10: Round 7 Mid North Coast Rugby
Vikings Vs South West Rocks/Bowraville (All Grades)
Where:South West Rocks/Bowraville
 
19th June 10: Round 7 Mid North Coast Rugby
Vikings Vs Kempsey (All Grades)
Where:Oxley Oval
 
26th June 10: Round 7 Mid North Coast Rugby
Vikings Vs Coffs Breakers (1st n 2nd Grades)
Where:Oxley Oval
 
Sponsor of the Week!!

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 Vikings on Facebook!

 
The Hastings Valley Vikings have been seen gracing the pages of  World Wide Web Phenomenon Facebook! Currentley 31 member belong the Vikings group with more joining everyday, We even hav word our President Chris Trutwein has also joined the Facebook world. Many Vikings have been seen gracing these pages from current Viking Simon Dunn to former Viking David Tunstead so get online and network.
The Vikings Facebook has been created by former Viking Todd Parkinson and is great to see the Vikings Spirit clearly alive and well. Follow the link below and join the Vikings facebook.
 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10354226270
 
 
Coach's Corner with David Keys

Training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:00 – 7:30 at Wood Street Field 2,

Hibbard Drive, Port Macquarie


After placing 3rd in the Final 2009, the aim for the Vikings 1XV is to be a dominate force in the Mid North Coast Competition in 2010 and look to place higher than 2009. The Vikings are quietly confident for the upcoming season in 2010 after recruiting well in the off-season.

 

Whilst 2009 was the first year that David Keys had Coached Grade Rugby, 2010 should see a more refined game day approach with the appointment of Brendan Cummins as the 2XV Coach. Paul Chaplin has been re-appointed as the Under 19's Coach after a stellar performance in his rookie year. In some recent positive news previous 1XV Coach Al Tonkin has put his hand up to provide coaching assistance to the whole club both on Game Day and at Training.