{"id":217146,"date":"2019-09-09T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/217146\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/"},"modified":"2019-09-09T15:19:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T13:19:48","slug":"elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Elsburg Eagles hold successful rugby day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rugby teams and rugby supporters from far and wide travelled to the Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club recently to take part in the club\u2019s rugby day.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elsburg Eagles hold successful rugby day\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oJLI_JfczJQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The event took place at the club\u2019s home grounds, the Elspark Sports Complex.<\/p>\n<p>Though the day started out a little chilly, this did not dampen the crowds&#8217; or the players\u2019 spirits as the 12 clubs within the Valke League took to the field.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/205916\/junior-rugby-players-can-learn-new-skills-at-club\/\" target=\"_blank\">Junior rugby players can learn new skills at club<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Springs Rugby Club, Benoni Grizzleys Rugby Club, Brakpan Rugby Club, Bobbies Rugby Club, Boksburg Uile Rugby Club, Suikerbosrand Rugby Club and Meyerton Rugby Club were just some of the clubs to tackle it out during the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlayers from eight years old to 18 years old competed in the event,\u201d said Chris Fritz on behalf of the club.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA total of 36 matches took place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a very successful day and the club was able to raise some much-needed funds which will help us keep our vision alive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe funds will be used to support junior rugby players with top class coaching to help them reach their dreams of playing rugby and improve their skills and abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles fielded four teams on the day.<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/202150\/elsburg-wins-50-0-against-long-time-rivals-edenvale\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elsburg wins 50-0 against long-time rivals Edenvale<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Their results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eagles u-9s faced Brakpan Rugby Club, the match ended 43-0 in favour of Brakpan.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eagles u-11s faced Boksburg Uile Rugby Club, the match ended in a 12-12 draw, keeping the Eagles\u2019 play-offs hopes alive.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eagles u-13s faced Brakpan Rugby Club, the match ended 36-0 in favour of Brakpan.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eagles u-13s faced Meyerton Rugby Club, the match ended 25-7 in favour of Meyerton.<\/p>\n<p>The club now looks forward to the rest of the league.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-217146 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/35gcnsportrugbl_95133\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_95133-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_95133-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_95133-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_95133-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_95133.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217148'>\n\t\t\t\tElsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club welcomed local rugby clubs to their home grounds, the Elspark Sports Complex, recently for a fun-filled rugby day. During a match between the u-10 teams from Suikerbosrand Rugby Club and Springs Rugby Club, a young player charges for the try line. The match ended 36-0 in favour of Springs.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/35gcnsportrugbl_24275\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_24275-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_24275-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_24275-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_24275-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_24275.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217149'>\n\t\t\t\tThe teams scrum during a match between the u-13 teams from Suikerbosrand Rugby Club and Springs Rugby Club at the recent Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club rugby day. The match ended 7-0 in favour of Suikerbosrand.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/35gcnsportrugbl_53685\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_53685-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_53685-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_53685-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_53685-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_53685.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217150'>\n\t\t\t\tThe u-13 teams from Vereeniging (red) Rugby Club and Vereeniging (green) Rugby Club have a line-out during the Elsburg Eagles Junior Rugby Club\u2019s recent rugby day. The match ended 25-20 in favour of Vereeniging (red).\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/35gcnsportrugbl_64823\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_64823-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_64823-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_64823-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_64823-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/35GCNSPORTRUGBL_64823.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217147'>\n\t\t\t\tDuring a match between the u-10 teams from Boksburg Uile Rugby Club and Brakpan Rugby Club, a player runs, ball in hand, away from the rest of the field. The match ended 24-7 in favour of Boksburg.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0002-custom-33\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0002-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0002-Custom-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0002-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217481'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0005-custom-25\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0005-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0005-Custom-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0005-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217482'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.Community shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0008-custom-34\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0008-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0008-Custom-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0008-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217483'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0009-custom-34\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0009-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0009-Custom-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0009-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217484'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0010-custom-32\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0010-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0010-Custom-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0010-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217485'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.Community shows their support for young rugby players.Community shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0015-custom-31\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0015-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0017-Custom-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-217487'>\n\t\t\t\tCommunity shows their support for young rugby players.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/09\/09\/elsburg-eagles-hold-successful-rugby-day\/attachment\/img_0019-custom-32\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMG_0019-Custom-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-217488\" 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