Welcome
The First XV currently play in the National League Division 2. The club also runs a Second XV and an "Occasionals" team which is played by the more mature player. Youth rugby is not forgotten, the Howe runs a Colts, Midi and Mini teams and a Ladies team. Players and supporters are very welcome at the Howe of Fife Rugby Club.
The rugby pitches are at Duffus Park, where the club have the following facilities:
The Club House is based in the centre of Cupar and offers many facilities : Large bar, Catering bar and catering run by professional staff, Meeting room/dining roon, Large function suite/two meeting rooms. There is always a great range of Entertainment at the Clubhouse. Private car park.
The Howe Mini Tournament - May 4th
Go to the Mini Pages to find out all about the Mini Tournament on Sunday.
Howe Win National League Division 2
Howe 1st XV picked up the National League Division 2 Cup on March 29th at their home ground at Duffus Park, Cupar. They went on to win their last league match against Alan Glens which left them unbeaten in the league this season.
Video Highlights of Howe of Fife v Hillhead/Jordanhill
Highlights of the 15th of March game are now at www.scottishrugbytv.com
Seats are available for the bus to Forresters on this coming Saturday. List up in the Clubhouse.
Connor's Special Day
P6 player Connor McGoey was recently lucky enough to be chosen as a Scotland Mascot at the Calcutta Cup match on the 8th of March. “I had a brilliant day being a mascot for Scotland. I was excited and nervous before I went on the pitch. It was the best feeling in the world standing in front of the rugby players singing the national anthem. I was standing in front of Graeme Morrison. I was really happy after the game because we got to go and meet the players to get their autographs and photos.”
Scottish Success for Howe Boys in Italy
Three of last years Howe/Bell Baxter Cup winning side helped Scotland U-19's to a superb 32-10 victory against Italy U-19's in Parabagio, Milan last Saturday, 23rd February.
Pictured are L-R Peter Horne (Howe of Fife) Chris Fusaro (Now Heriots) & Stevie Wilson (Now Dundee HS).
The squad, coached by Peter Wright and Graham Shiel, played some superb Rugby in near perfect conditions in the Parabagio Stadium near Milan. They outscored the Italians six tries to one in front of a large crowd including a good number of Scottish parents & relatives who made the journey to offer vocal support from the Stand.
Howe Lads Lead Scotland Under 18s to Victory over Italy
Rory Drummond, Michael Fedo and Ross Aitken after Scotland's Under 18 victory over Italy 14 v 5 at Kelso. Ross Aitken converted both tries, Michael Fedo was named as Man of the Match
National Sports First Aid Course - January 2008
Coaches, parents and club members recently took part in a sports injuries first aid course at Stratheden Hospital. The course was organised and run by Dave Davies in conjunction with Hampden Sports Health and Injuries Clinic. All participants had to pass theory, CPR and a gruelling practical test before gaining their certificates. All passed. Thanks to Dave for seeing them all through.
Howe of Fife RFC - Press Release - January 17th 2008
“Howe of Fife RFC deplores the unilateral decision of the Championship Committee of the SRU yesterday to disqualify the Howe team from the Youth League Cup.
As defending champions every effort was being made to fulfil the quarter-final tie against Hawick Wanderers that had been postponed twice (most recently on 12th January) due to weather conditions. A midweek fixture in Hawick on Wednesday 16th January was mooted, but logistically was impossible to fulfil given School and work commitments of players and coaches.
The Howe proposed playing at Murrayfield as an alternative, with which Wanderers appeared sympathetic, but regrettably the SRU could not make any of its back pitches available. The tie could have been played at Hawick this Saturday coming, weather allowing, but for reasons best known only to certain officials, the Howe were told, on less than twenty-four hours notice, that it must play at Hawick on the evening of the 16th or face disqualification. The spin circulated by the SRU to justify it decision that the Howe refused three alternative dates is wrong, reflects badly on those officials concerned, and does Howe of Fife a grave injustice.
The scheduling of the fixture list for this competition by the SRU must be called into question. It was perfectly foreseeable that to attempt to play the quarter-finals, semi- finals and the final all in January was potentially fraught with difficulties. The Howe is firmly of the view that the SRU should have had contingency plans in hand to overcome the problems of bad weather. It did not and its officials have offered little or no help to the Clubs in their attempts to fulfil the fixture. The consequence was the prospect of the victor having to play the semi-final and final within one week. While far from ideal this appears to have been unacceptable in certain quarters (not Hawick who have been honourable in all their dealings with the Howe over the fixture) and that school of thought has been reflected in the actions of the SRU officials concerned, despite a clear precedent.
In January 2007 the majority of the Howe’s Youth squad was required by the SRU, despite pleas for flexibility, to play the semi final and final of the Youth League Cup with one week of their victory (in the colours of Bell Baxter) in the Bell Lawrie Schools Cup. The Howe rose to that challenge successfully. Why then this year has the SRU denied our boys a similar opportunity of success in exactly the same circumstances?
Howe of Fife RFC has long been committed to the development of Youth Rugby at all levels. It has achieved notable successes, particularly last year, that provide a springboard for the growing of our game, in line with Scottish Rugby’s goals. As Scottish Hydro-Electric Club of the Month for November 2007 we take seriously every opportunity to advance our young players’ development. “Throwing matches” through alleged intransigence is not part of our ethos. The actions of the SRU in the last twenty-four hours in relation to the Youth League Cup will have nothing other than a negative impact on the Howe’s efforts to recruit more players, coaches and volunteers in the future.”
Tesco Sports Vouchers
We are now collecting Tesco Vouchers to put towards sports equipment for our Youth and Mini sections (sorry adults). Please collect for us and drop off behind the bar in the Clubhouse.
Many thanks.
Are Your Memberships Overdue ?
All Adult and Senior Subscription payments made after the 30th of September will now have the £15 penalty applied.
