Rugby coaches appointed
Woy Woy Rugby Club has appointed its first grade coaching staff for the upcoming season.
Club stalwarts Paul Gooley and Jerry Summerhayes, who have played almost 500 club games between them, have been given the task of steering the club's top grade.
Their first official duty will be to host the club's Sportsman's Lunch on Friday, February 15, at the Old Pub with guest speaker Wallaby Nick Farr-Jones who was the captain of Australia's first World Cup winners in 1991.
"With Peter 'Fab' Fenton as the MC, Paul and Jerry probably won't get a word in," said Woy Woy Rugby Union media officer Mr Bill MacLean.
"With the club finishing with a flurry of wins in all grades at the end of the 2012 season the new bosses hope to build on that success," said Mr MacLean.
Previous coach Ross Hopkins has returned to the coaching staff at the Gordon Highlanders.
"It is envisaged that the Highlanders and Lions will forge a bond through Ross which will benefit both clubs," said Mr MacLean.
The club also has a new senior president in Stew McDonald who has played over 300 games for the club.
Ms Sarah Doak-Stride retained her position as junior president as did Mr Stu McGoldrick as club president.
Email, 9 Jan 2013
Bill MacLean, Woy Woy Rugby Union