Western Vikings R.U.F.C
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| Full name | Western Vikings Rugby Union Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Rugby Football Union |
| Nickname(s) | Vikings Rugby Club |
| Region | Peel, Isle of Man |
| Ground(s) | QEII High School |
| Chairman |  Tony Quaye |
| President | Jimmy Lee |
| Captain(s) | Mike Sheeley |
| League(s) | Manx Shield |
| 2012-13 | 4th |
| Official website | |
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Western Vikings Rugby Club is a rugby union team based in Peel, Isle of Man. They compete in the Manx Shield competition which the club won in the 1997-1998 season. The club also won the Manx Bowl competition in the 2003-2004 season.
Western Vikings currently play their home hames at the QEII High School in Peel, Isle of Man.
Club history
Western Vikings RUFC was formed in 1989 after the demise of Peel RUFC. The clubs first season in the Manx Shield was in the 1989-90 season.
Vikings won the Manx Shield in 1998 with a last match vicotry over Vagabonds at Glencrutchery Road. This was the first and only time the club have won the Manx Shield. They also won the Manx Bowl in 2004 with victory over Castletown at Mooragh Park.
Vikings currently have one senior team entered in the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield and have numerous junior teams starting from under 7's all the way to school leaving age.
Team Performance
2012/2013 Season
Western Vikings entered the league for the first time since 2006/07 and were given an away trip to Emerging Nomads to start the season. Vikings won the game 24-17 with Paul Wheeldon scoring the first try since the resurrection.
Vikings have also defeated Castletown 12-10, and Ramsey B 19-18. They have also completed the double over Emerging Nomads with a 50-17 home win. Vikings are currently sitting fourth in the Manx Shield table having played all their games.
Club Colours
Vikings play in a black shirt with a white "V", black shorts and black and white socks. Their alternative kit is a white shirt with a red "V", white shorts and white socks.
Sponsors
The senior team's primary sponsor is elecbits.com and this is displayed on both kits. The team also has two secondary shirt sponsors that only appear on the black and white kit. These are Chimney Cowl Products and IFS Limited.
elecbits.com and Chimney Cowl Products are also displayed on all senior training kit and leasurewear.
The junior kit only has one sponsor that is displayed on the kit. This is Tony Quaye Joinery and the sponsor is also displayed on all junior training kit and leasurewear.
2012/13 Senior Squad
As of December 16, 2012
| Nationality | Player | Position | App | Tries | Points |
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Ryan Jones | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Juan McGuiness | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Chris Williamson | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Mark Bienvenu | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Stephen Kelly | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Tony Quaye | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Paul Wheeldon | Hooker | 9 | 7 | 35 |
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Craig Astley | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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William Caine | Second Row | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Liam Sweeney | Second Row | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Richard Faragher | Second Row | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Rhys Moore | Second Row | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Darryl McGeown | Flanker | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Kevin Mellor | Flanker | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Dollin Mercer | Flanker | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Bryan O'Connor | Flanker | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Tony Grundy | No 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Jamie Everitt | Scrum Half | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Mark Venables | Fly Half | 9 | 0 | 23 |
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Matt Dean | Fly Half | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Martin French | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sam Radcliffe | Winger | 9 | 3 | 15 |
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Mike Sheeley (capt) | Full Back | 9 | 3 | 16 |
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Duncan Buchanan | Full Back | 0 | 0 | 0 |
See also
- Rugby union in the Isle of Man
- Isle of Man Sport
- Castletown Rugby Club
- Douglas Rugby Club
- Southern Nomads Rugby Club
- Vagabonds Rugby Club
References
External links
Official
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