It is hard to believe that ten years have past since the humble beginnings of the Murphy’s Misfits Rugby Club. We had a game and celebrations to remember on April 7th 2012. It was a day enjoyed by all and will be remembered for the next 10 years.

The Misfits played against a mixed team of Bulgarian friends aptly named the Bulgarian Dream Team.

The only mishap of the day was when the Doctor needed a Doctor. Luckily it was only his head so there was not too much to worry about.

Our gratitude for all those who played and came to celebrate with us on this momentous occasion. Lets hope the next ten years are filled with as many memories and camaraderie as the first ten years has given to all who have been a part of this club.

A special Thank You to Murray Te Huki who came back from Senegal to celebrate with the club he was instrumental in forming.It was great to see him in Misfits colors again, it was like he never left.

Another early Misfit that played in the game came from the UAE to score her first try with the Misfits, Anna Andreeva. The most graceful try ever scored in rugby.

Thank You also to Rueben Mills who always kept a watchful eye on the play officiating the game.

Also the special birthday cake that was created by Pavel and Olivier that was enjoyed by all that evening. A big Thank You to Branko of J.J.Murphy’s Pub who has been a great supporter of the club from the beginning. Thank You to everyone else that continues to keep this club alive and thriving with the game of rugby and friendship like no other.

On the occasion to celebrate 10 Years of Murphy’s Misfits Rugby Club I find myself reminiscing of days and events of the past. The Misfits are a unique mix of players from all over the world who have come and gone and the stable group of Bulgarians who have embraced the mantra that has been built within the club over the years. From the humble beginnings that was questioned if this idea would even work to 10 years of Misfit’s events that have a tradition of not only the game of rugby itself but the sense of family that the club embraces are second to none. I have been fortunate to have had as many experiences with the club as I have, I played my first contact rugby game with the Misfits, I have had fractured ribs,broken ankle and damaged knee but that has not dampened the spirit and feeling that I have for the club and most of all the great friends that I have met through the Misfits. Once a Misfit… Always a Misfit.

I remember my first contact game at what is known as Murrayfield against a team from Pernik on a very cold and rainy day in March being at the bottom of a ruck in the middle of the pitch. There was a big hole(it cannot be described as anything else as it had to be a hole to hold that much water) that I was at the bottom of and thinking that I might drown right there as I had to hold my head up to keep above water. I was on my back and the water was over my chest. Funny thing is I came back after that experience to continue playing.

I remember the many beers shared at J.J.Murphy’s Pub. There was always somebody there to watch rugby with and drink a few too many beers with(Kevin). The events that we have had to share things with family and friends. The other sports that were played besides rugby and of course the Pub crawls. Who could forget those…. or maybe for some… Who can remember?

Please leave your experiences in the comments below. Everyone has their own stories and it would be great to share them all. Thank You.

Andy Lang

Мърфис Мисфитс ще празнува своята 10 годишнина тази събота!

За целта най-веселите ръгбисти на България организират звезден ръгби мач и, разбира се, парти в техния втори дом – ирландския пъб ДжейДжей Мърфис на Кърниградска.

Ветерани и стари величия на родното ръгби от всички краища на страната ще се обеденят в Дрийм тийм и ще премерят сили срещу рожденниците, след което се очаква всички обилно и както подобава да полеят веселия празник. Като гости се очаква да пристигнат играчи от Габрово, Перник, Варна и други софийски отбори, а специално чак от Сенегал за повода пътува известният бивш президент и основател на клуба Мъри Те Хуки.

Всички приятели и любители на ръгби са поканени да се насладят на специалния мач или по-късно просто да споделят парче торта и една бира (или повече?) с момчетата в зелено и черно.

Какво?

Мърфис Мисфитс – Дрийм тийм България

мач по ръгби / ветерани, аматьори / 4 х 20 мин

Къде?

Стадион Бенковски

кв. Бенковски, гр. София

Кога?

07.04.2012

16:00 – първи съдийски сигнал

А?

Парти, торта и… бира цяла вечер в Мърфис!

ФЕЙСБУК

Rugby is the Source

Misfits celebrate anniversary with a RUGBY game and BEER party!

Extraordinary Murphy’s Misfits team are gonna celebrate their 10^th anniversary this Saturday.

For the occasion the merriest rugby players in Bulgaria will have a special rugby game and of course a nightlong party in their clubhouse – JJ Murphy’s.

Veterans and former stars of the bulgarian rugby will join forces in a Dream team and try their best against the birthday boys. After the rugby fun a party to remember is scheduled for everybody. As guests are expected players from Gabrovo, Pernik, Varna, Sofia and even from Senegal – the famous ex-president and co-founder of the club Murray Te-Huki is coming specially for the occasion.

All friends and rugby goers are invited to join the fun!

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Софийски ръгби ентусиасти ще организират за трета поредна година мач по случай Освобождението на България.

Събитието превърнало се в традиция се организира от отборите на Мърфис Мисфитс и Варварите София, а поводът разбира се е 134-тата годишнина от Освобождението на България . Вратите са отворени за всички играчи желаещи да се включат в битката между Хайдути и Лъвове, а публиката ще има бойната задачата да пази касите с бира, наблюдавайки гарантирано зрелищната игра.

Срещата ще се проведе на 4ти март на стадион Бенковски, а първият съдийски сигнал ще бъде даден в 12:00. Играчите трябва да бъдат на терена не по-късно от 11:30, като е желателно да носят по възможност черен/жълт екип. Тази година за капитани на двата отбора са определени Сашо Еленков (Лъвовете) и Константин Димитров (Хайдутите), а за съдийството ще се погрижи Здравко Тодоров.

Събитието във Фейсбук

Репортажи от предното издание ТУК и ТУК.

Rugby enthusiasts from Sofia will arrange the 3rd annual 15′s Game to comemorate Bulgaria’s Liberation Day.

This traditional event is run by Sofia Baa Baas and Murphys Misfits, doors are wide open for all rugby enthusiasts keen on joining the battle between The Rebels and The Lions.

The Game will kick off at 12:00 on March 4 at Benkovski pitch. Players are kindly requested to be there no later than 11:30; take your own black and/or amber rugby shirt if available. This year the appointed team selectors and skipers are Sasho Elenkov (Lions) and Konstantin Dimitrov (Rebels). The Game will be proficiently conducted by Zdravko Todorov.

Poster courtesy to Stoyan Markov

Link for the event in Facebook.

Report from last year’s edition here и here.

We have booked some lanes for a family fun day of Bowling at Fun City Bowling in the Princess Outlet Center this Sunday February 19th. It is in Mladost behind the Hit Supermarket. Lanes are booked from 12:00 for all to enjoy and the club will pay for the bowling games played. There is a lane with rails for the kids to play so they will have fun knocking pins over and not just hitting the gutter like the adults.
Food and drinks are available at your own expense.

Hope to see you there as it is a way to enjoy a sunday with the family out of the house and out of the cold winter.

This year’s AGM will take place on 28th January 19:00 at Matti D’s. The entry fee will be 45 lv. Come and join us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Murphy’s Misfits. Rugby is the Source!