Boyne Lotto Draw took place on Thursday 17th June 2021, the Jackpot of €15,250 was not won. The Numbers drawn were 3-4-15-18
Congratulations Robert. Your cheque will be posted soon.
The next draw will take place next Thurs 24th of June 2021. Best of luck everyone.
BoyneRFC non contact touch rugby is on every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Lodge. All Welcome. It's open to u16s - vets, boys, girls, men, woman, new & former players. No experience needed. If interested contact Niall Sweeney 0862939095
sweeney.niall@gmail.com for more info
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A Groundsperson position has become available at Boyne RFC It is a Community Employment Scheme Position. If you are interested and to see are you eligible please email your CV
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IRFU SAFE Rugby Update June 2021
The events over the weekend at the UEFA EURO 2021 shocked all of those involved in sport. Thankfully Christian Eriksen survived and is doing remarkably well according to reports from the Danish Football Association. Events like these help to focus all of our minds as to how we might manage a similar incident if it happened at our club to one of our players or members.
Events like those at the weekend are extremely rare in sport, both professional and amateur. Sadly however, there are a number of tragic cases each year in Ireland, where otherwise fit and healthy people suffer a cardiac arrest, where their heart stops beating effectively, leading to collapse. Sometimes these events can occur during or after exercise.
Unlike a “normal” heart attack, that can happen with age and cardiovascular disease, these unexpected events are often electrical in nature and involve a disruption to the normal coordination of the electrical impulses in the heart. These events are often referred to as SADS, Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, as without prompt treatment are usually fatal. The positive news is that the chances of recovery are extremely high if the right sequence of actions occurs. The use of an AED in the initial minutes following the collapse can have a hugely positive and rewarding result as we have seen in the case from the recent football event.
• Recognise. If someone has collapsed away from the ball or play, it is highly suggestive of a cardiac event. Often they collapse without warning and in a face down fashion.
• Call. Ensure that someone has called for an ambulance and whatever medical/paramedical staff may be at the event.
• CPR. If the collapsed player is unresponsive and not breathing normally, immediate CPR is important while an AED (Advisory External Defibrillator) is brought to the patient’s side as quickly as possible
• AED. Once the AED is at the patient’s side, follow the instructions from the device, yes it will talk you through the steps, and deliver a shock if prompted.
• Continue, until help arrives or until the player has obviously recovered from the event.
The SAFE Rugby (Standard Approach to Field Emergencies) courses have provided training to over 5’000 coaches and others over the last number of years. Basic Life Support and AED use is an integral part of each course and participants are certified by the Irish Heart Foundation after attending.
THE IRFU developed an AED Guideline Booklet a number of seasons ago to help guide clubs and schools to make the most effective use of their Defibrillators. The guide is available to download here
In order to further assist clubs and schools in preparing for an unexpected event, we have put together a guide detailing how to develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). This guide will help to ensure that the injured or ill player or spectator can be given the best possible, safe care. It can be downloaded here
As Irish Rugby has been through an enforced period of closure for the last year or more, now is an opportune time for all clubs and schools to make sure that 1. They have an AED on site and 2. That it is fully functioning and ready for use whenever it may be needed. Batteries and the pads placed on the chest during use have an expiry date and must be replaced every few years.
As clubs reopen and see a resumption of social activity as well as summer camps and tag competitions, now is a good time to make sure you are prepared for any event.
For any queries on the SAFE Rugby programme and advice on the use of AEDs or the EAP, please contact our Player Welfare Coordinator at shane.mooney@irfu.ie
