With just over 3 weeks until the 2010 Golden Oldies World Festival, the Newport Nasties Rugby outfit are putting in some solid training thanks to the organisation of Coach Mojo. An enthusiastic crowd of supporters stood on the sidelines to watch their local heroes train. "I'm just here for a drink....." Darren Mann descreetly told onlookers from amongst the horde of spectactors.

The Blue, White & Pinks were put through some very rigourous stretching excercises to ease into training before a series of running was introduced to the nights regime. "That really tests your fitness....." said a panting Skip McGrath who led the Nasties home through their last run. This was followed by some warm-down stretches followed by a very impressive team run. With Gaven Sheehan directing play, the enthusiasm was evident from every phase. Cowboy a standout in the forwards with some solid running and Gunner organising his outside backs, it is evident the Nasties are ready to step up another level.

Afterwards, a quick game of touch football that lasted 3 minutes before the lure of a drink from Sven saw the Nasties finish their training on a high. After autographs were signed, a highlight of the training night, the 'Golden Boylo' was annonuced. This week being presented to a dirt covered Paul Staunton who not only trained brilliantly tonight but became a Dad again with the birth of his 4th child, Ryan last week. Congratulations Paul and his lovely wife for the fantastic news.

Training will continue next Thursday Night with Sunday training also being introduced in the lead-up to the World Festival. It is encouraged for all Nasties, whether playing in the World Festival or not, to attend training where you can. Happy Fathers Day for Sunday for all the Nasties Dad's.

Onwards & Upwards