It wasn't pretty but Carrick continued their good season with a hard fought win away at Waysiders Drumpellier on Saturday.
This was certainly not a match for the rugby purist, as both sides battled for superiority in conditions that resembled a quagmire. In the end, the 8-9 victory came courtesy of the kicking skills of young Conor Wyllie, who nudged over three penalties to edge out the hosts.
Read MoreThis week’s report has been provided by the courtesy of the Irvine match reporter, Dereck Murdoch. Both sides were not at full strength with five of the Irvine side who started last week’s fine win against Kilmarnock unavailable whereas only three of the Carrick side was unavailable.
Read MoreAny Burns aficionados who had been suffering last Saturday from an excess of usquabae, haggis, neeps and tatties and had decided to clear their heads by following Tam o Shanter’s trail from the Market Bar in auld Ayr’s toon centre to Souter Johnnie’s cottage might have had a few surprises en route.
Read MoreSaturday’s game was transferred to the milder climes of Maybole from the frozen east of Dunblane and at the interval Coach Brown must have been wondering whether that decision was one of his better ideas. Like the previous week against Waysider's who had taught the home pack a few lessons in rucking, the McLaren forwards were the quicker to the breakdown and secured most of the breakdown ball.
Read MoreSaturday’s game against Stewartry was the start of the second half of the season. At Castle Douglas an inexperienced Carrick side had been taught a few lessons and effectively outmuscled by the stronger and more experienced home side losing by four tries to nil. Stewartry came to Maybole as one of the top three in the league with an outside chance of promotion. The sub plot to the visit was the close connection between player/coach Muir for the visitors and sometime player/coach Brown for the Rick.
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We currently play out of Carrick Academy, which can be found on Kirkoswald Rd in Maybole and compete in West Division 2.
If you are interested in joining us for training you are more than welcome - whether looking for a game or just a bit of fitness, we train at Carrick Academy on Tuesday nights from 7.30-9.00pm. Please come to the changing rooms in the Community Wing, and bring along trainers as well as boots as we often train on the astro grass.
Saturday 20th October 3:00pm Kickoff
Cambuslang RFC vs Carrick 1st XV - GAME OFF
Loch Lomond 2nd XV vs Carrick 2nd XV - Everyone meet at 12:00pm at HQ.

Annan arrived at Maybole, last Saturday, with an impressive record of having played five won five and having a tally of 220 points for and 10 points against. The previous Saturday they had travelled to East Kilbride in the cup and defeated the West league 1 side.

Carrick U16, 14 – 12 Duncanrig U16
Carrick U15, 29 – 21 Duncanrig U15
Carrick U14/13, 20 – 32 Duncanrig U14/13
Last night 64 boys represented the school against Duncanrig Secondary School. Our boys played some fine rugby with all games being played in the best possible manner.
Also a big thank you to all the parents who attend the games. It really is great to see so many of you at the matches.

A big well done to all the pupils who took part in Thursdays run. The deadline for all monies to be handed in is Friday 12th October. So far we have collected just short of £1000. We are still waiting on over 90 pupils handing their money in!!
Thank you to all who supported this event.

Fixtures
Wednesday 10th October – Carrick S1/2 and S3/4 V Duncanrig. Both matches at home. S3/4 at school pitch with S1/2 at Minnoch Crescent Pitch. Kick offs at 4.20pm.
Sunday 14th October – Carrick U15 Girls v Hillhead/Jordanhill U15 Girls. Kick off at 1.30 at School Pitch. (Scottish Cup Quarter Finals)
Due to October Holidays there will be no games for the next two Saturday mornings. Enjoy the long lies!!!

Thursday 4th October
Carrick U16 39 – 24 St Josephs College – Scottish Plate 2nd Round – We now play Greenwood away in next round. Information to follow.
It was a perfect day for rugby last Saturday at Academy fields. Cambuslang was the visiting team in the first round of the West Region shield. Although higher placed in the league Coach Brown was hopeful, after the last two week’s victories that his charges would come out on top.