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The Wanderers F.C. pre-match lunch on last Saturday, Wanderers v Blackrock – a full house
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RUGBY CLUB MAGAZINES IRISH CLUB OF THE SEASON 2019-2020
It is an exciting time for everyone associated with Wanderers FC at the
moment as they celebrate their 150th anniversary. Rugby Club Magazine
recently caught up with Club Representative Liam McDermott to find out
more about how they’ve been getting along lately.
Atmosphere
Liam told us, “The general mood
in the club is excellent. The 1st XV is
leading their league by one point but
only 6 points separates the top four
clubs who all meet each other in the
next three weeks. Tight at the top
here. I think the key to our success
has been a new coaching team and
successful recruitment over the past
few seasons. The 2nd XV are second
in their league whilst the 3rd XV are
third. Our women’s XV, whilst still
fairly new are competitive in their
league.”
2020
“From a rugby point of view
our aim now is to continue the
improvement on the pitch and obtain
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promotion to AIL League 2B. We
missed out on promotion recently –
losing in the promotion playoff and
finishing 5th in recent seasons.
Off the pitch we are in the
process of applying for planning and
building a new club house and all
ancillary facilities. This is a project
with three years to go to fruition –
three years have already been spent
getting to this stage.”
Gus Nichols and his family have had a long and positive association
with Wanderers Rugby Club. He recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “My
early memories of Wanderers FC was accompanying my dad Eddie to the
club as a child. My dad played hooker for the Wanderers and his claim to
fame was competing successfully during a practice match against Ronnie
Dawson the Ireland International hooker who also captained the British and
Irish Lions!”
“My own rugby days were mainly playing college rugby on the wing or as
scrum half and my son Samuel has played for Wanderers minis in days gone
by. Family and work commitments don’t allow me to get down to the club as
often as I would like but it’s great to hear that they are celebrating their 150th
anniversary and been chosen as Irish Club of the season!
Our own business Nichols Funeral Directors have been around for over
200 years having been established in 1814 so fully appreciate the work
that has been contributed by those who came before us. Myself and staff
at Nichols would like to wish everyone at Wanderers FC the very best of
continued success for the remainder of the 2019/2020 campaign and best
wishes for the next 150 years!”