Barbarians ended a successful tour in Paris wining undefeated the International Festival Junior Rugby Disney Paris 2010 Cup final against Maidstone School 15-10 (5-5 half time). It is its sixth victory in same number of games
Barbarians had possession but a hermetic defence from Maidstone did not allow Barbarians to play their game. The main battle was in the breakdown were the pommies dominated during the first half. A missed tackle after 5 minutes from kick off give the British team the first try, but a pick and go play of Barbarians pack give the visitors the first points few minutes later before the end f the half time.

The last ten minutes of the first half were the best play ed by the Brisbane side.

A couple of changes in the Barbarians’ backline at the second half gave the Brisbane’s team the boost needed to exploit the backline speed and scores two tries, the last one a few minutes before the end of the game.

The second half was under Barbarians control, but opportunities to score were missing and Maidstone scored first to gain the lead 10-5. But most of he time was played at the English team ‘s half.

The forwards improved in the breakdown and a better control of the ball produced quick balls to attack. The scrum was 50-50 but in the last thirty minutes a couple of opposition’s balls gained gave Barbarians the opportunity to score and put more pressure on Maidstone. The line out was much better in the first half, during the second one Barbarians missed three vitals line outs in the British 22s that could have sealed the game earlier.

All players’ attitude and composure aftra yellow card received in the second half made possible this victory and sealed a very successful tour.

Festival results

Cup Final

Barbarians – Maidstone Grammar School A 15-10

First Round

Maidstone Grammar School B 39-0

Islinghton & Syon 15-0

Maidstone Grammar School A 37-10



Pre Festival games

Barbarians Down Under – AS Lagny 62-19

Barbarians Down Under – Val D’Europe 94-0

Yesterday was our first game.  The day started at 730 am. We had breakfast around 8 15 and one hour later we had a team meeting to explain and talk abut how we will play.

At 12:00 m we were picked up from the hotel for a transfer to a restaurant in Montmatre, close to Sacre Cour. We could not go to this church yesterday due time issues and traffic in the motorway.But we saw it and shot photos. We will go on Saturday.

After lunch we decided to go directy to the game, we arrived to AS LAgny for our first game two hours before kick off (630 pm). We were all axcited and ansious to play. It was avery good game, at the beginning we play as individuals but after few minutes we started playing as a team. At the endof the first half we were in front 26-5. In the second half we lost a bit the composture and we got few penalties and a yellow card. But we score another six tries to seal the first victory 62-19.

Playing under French rules was a bit confusing, the field is five mts shortest at the touch line and the in goal line, no pushing in the scrum and no lifting in the line out and it is played 12 A Side with free changes/substitutions, so all players have the chnace to show how good they are. Fortunately the reef spoke english.

After the game we were invited to AS Lagny club house  to ave a snack and drinks, the president of Lagny gave a speech t thanks us for the visit and game. After their speech we thanked them for the game and hospitality. We gave our tie to their coach, president and captain of the team. Also we gave away five Reds capsand surprisingly some Lagny players knew about the Queensland's team.

It was a great expeience it was not a language barrier our boys tried to speak a bit in frenchand the Lagny made an effrt to speak in english, the spend time talking to each other, laughing, and having a lot of fun. At 9 pm was time to get back on the bus and return to the hotel.

Score: Barbarians 62: Tries:Josh Christian (1), Elijah (2), Jack Otago (3), Hamish (1), Dan Ryan (1) James Smith (1) Jordan Skinner (1). Convertions: Hamish (6)
AS Lagny: 3 tries, 2 convertions.

Next game is on Thursday against Val d'Europe.

Hi Barbarians

We are in Paris, after nearly 24 travelling fom Australia. The first flight Brisbane-Singqpore was nice and smooth; we got lunch qnd dinner on the plane very nice food; but when we got into the Singqapore terminal, the boy found q Burger King restaurant qnd the do not miss the opportunity to eat again; they were really excited about it. After q couple of hours in Singqpore we got onto the plane, We boarded it nearly midnight Singapore time; a huge two level plane, we were all tired and we recomended the boys to have a long sleep on the plane for a  recovery. They were still excited qbout the trip, the plane; the ,ovies qnd video games they could play onboard and after few hour flying they were all slept.
It was a great moment to see all of them enjoying and having fun.

We landed in Paris around 715 am, it was cold and grey (8 C) a tour bus was waiting four, it took us to the hotel but we could not check in earlier, so we left our bags in  a room and we went to Paris city. We walked 20 minutes to the train station to take the train. We went to Louvremusseum, but we could not access, a long queu to enter after a long trip was not a good a idea; so we shot some photos in front of the pyramid and we keep walking through the museum gardens to the Arc of Triumph;

The plan was to keep tke team awake to avoid the jet lag, after the long walk we took the train back to the hotel, we had a pool session to relax and recovery and dinner, pasta and beef; then a tem meeting and everyone went to bed around 9 pm:

Today another day starts.

Welcome!!!



Thank you for accepting my invitation to be part of our team.


We are a non-profit organization Barbarians Down Under Inc. A rugby union U15 Development team from North region of Brisbane. Our team is formed by qualified and experience coaches, trainers and managers and invited players from North region. Most of our players had played at representative level and our goal is to build up their skills, explode their potential and give them the chance to move up to a higher level next year.

To reach our goal I have planned a development program that includes fitness, mental strength, nutrition and basic skills training for eleven weeks and a tour, for two weeks, to Paris on April 2010. This tour includes two matches against French sides, training sessions with high levels coaches and players and, also, our participation in the International Disneyland Junior Championship


Program’s MISION
• Develop or improve knowledge, skills and abilities of players,

• Provide training and development programs to educate players and parents regardless are their level, age, sex.

• Promote rugby union values (through participation – rugby is for all)

• Make rugby a safe, enjoyable and better experience for all participants


The program

This is an educational 12 weeks rugby union program to educate, develop U15 Brisbane North rugby union players and promote rugby union values. It is a plan based on five topics that influence on players development therefore on their performance.
The development program is focused on:

• Nutrition: Performance is also determined by what players eat.

• Fitness: Fitness for rugby is not simply being able to run all day. It is also about the unique mix of strength, power and agility required, all supported by good endurance so the players can perform strongly through the entire game.

• Basic skills & Key factors: kicking, passing, catching, running, tackling. Many players, even at professional level, have problems with the basic skills.

• Mental toughness: Rugby is 80% mental so it is vital players gain confidence through a positive approach, motivation and goal setting plan

• Laws of the game: playing the sport is not only a mater of learning the physical skills, but to know and understand the laws of the game. These facilitate the way we play and therefore our performance.

Who is involved in the program?
• Players

• Parents

• Rugby coaches

• Coaches, experienced players or athletes from different disciplines,

• Experienced strength & conditioning coach

• A referee,

• A medical officer,

• A Sport Trainer



©Leonardo Mohamad, Rugby coach

(Sung to the tune of ‘Road to Gundagai’)

We’re the team that’s the best

We’re the team that beats the rest

We are the Barbarians from Down Under

In the lineouts we jump higher

Our backline is a flyer

Beneath the southern skies

Rain or shine you will find

That we always cross the line

We are the Barbarians from Down Under

YAH YAH!!!

(Chanté sur l'air de «Road to Gundagai ')

Nous sommes l'équipe que c'est la meilleure
Nous sommes l'équipe qui bat le reste
Nous sommes les Barbares from Down Under

Dans les pertes en ligne, nous sauter plus haut
Nos backline est un flyer
Sous le ciel austral

Pleuve ou qu'il vente, vous trouverez
Que l'on traverse toujours la ligne
Nous sommes les Barbares from Down Under

YAH YAH!

Unknown author, song provided / adapted by Paul Smith

To make it happen, be always positive, believe in who you are, what are you doing, and how are you doing it.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF


You are your greatest asset,


There is nothing you can't do.


No one can keep you from dreaming,


Only you can make then come true.


What you achieve is determined


By the desire you possess.


There is no better feeling


Than the feeling of success.


Believe in who you are


And what do you do,


Don't leave things up to fate,


It's strictly up to you.


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We are a rugby union U15 Development team from North region of Brisbane.  Our team is formed by qualified and experience coaches, trainers and managers and invited players from North region. Most of our players had played at representative level and our goal is to build up their skills, explode their potential and give them the chance to move up to a higher level next year.

 

To reach our goal we have planned a development program that includes fitness, mental strength, nutrition and basic skills training for eleven weeks and a tour, for two weeks, to Paris on April 2010. This tour includes two matches against French sides, training sessions with high levels coaches and players and, also, our participation in the International Disneyland Junior Championship.  

Although this is our first year as a development team most of the players and coaches involved have been working together since 2007. As a Representative North team we have won the U13 Development Carnival (2007), the State Championship (2008) and last year we finished fourth.  Next year we have planned to make an impact on players ‘ and team’s performance and have more focused development program.