Hi everyone,

Can I confirm that the dates for both Bryan Palmer Shield Gala Days will be:

Pool 1 at Victoria Park No.2, Dubbo Tuesday 24^th May.

Pool 2 at Molong Thursday 26^th May.

POOL 1

Dubbo South PS

Narromine PS

Dubbo PS

Mudgee PS

Cudgegong Valley PS

POOL 2

Wellington PS

Molong PS

Bathurst Small Schools

Parkes PS

Orange Small Schools

Matches will commence at 10am on both days.

Finally, as some of you may know I am actually leaving the ARU as of Friday 6^th May. The Gal days will still be run by ARU staff however the contact for information in relation to these days will be Michael Doyle on 9323-3431 or mobile 0412 608496. Email: michael.doyle@rugby.com.au

Please call/email if you have any queries.

NSWPSSA: Rugby Union     Supported by: NSW Rugby                Draw No: 11     Western 1

Gala day format

Teams:

• Dubbo South PS
• Narromine PS
• Dubbo PS
• Mudgee PS
• Cudgegong Valley PS

Games:

1. Dubbo South vs Narromine
2. Dubbo vs Mudgee
3. Cudgegong Valley vs Dubbo South
4. Narromine vs Dubbo
5. Mudgee vs Cudgegong Valley
6. Dubbo South vs Dubbo
7. Cudgegong Valley vs Narromine
8. Mudgee vs Dubbo South
9. Dubbo vs Cudgegong Valley
10. Narromine vs Mudgee

Best placed team after all matches - Progresses through to round 4. (to be played by last day of term 2.)

Each team plays 4 games of 20 minutes each – 10 minutes each half.

• 12 a side Rugby – 6 forwards, 6 backs.
• No pushing in the scrums.
• Halfback to go no further than the tunnel.
• Number 8 can run.
• No lifting in the lineouts.

Each gala day will be controlled by Development officers from the ARU.

NSWPSSA: Rugby Union     Supported by: NSW Rugby                Draw No: 12     Western 2

Gala day format

Teams:

• Wellington PS
• Molong PS
• Bathurst Small Schools
• Parkes PS
• Canobolas PS

Games:

1. Wellington vs Molong
2. Bathurst Small Schools vs Parkes
3. Canobolas vs Wellington
4. Molong vs Bathurst Small Schools
5. Parkes vs Canobolas
6. Wellington vs Bathurst Small Schools
7. Canobolas vs Molong
8. Parkes vs Wellington
9. Bathurst Small Schools vs Canobolas
10. Molong vs Parkes

Best placed team after all matches - Progresses through to round 4. (to be played by last day of term 2.)

Each team plays 4 games of 20 minutes each – 10 minutes each half.

• 12 a side Rugby – 6 forwards, 6 backs.
• No pushing in the scrums.
• Halfback to go no further than the tunnel.
• Number 8 can run.
• No lifting in the lineouts.

Each gala day will be controlled by Development officers from the ARU.