Seniors - First XV 2008/9
First team Photograph taken on 14-10-2006.
Contacts
Graham Tonks Telephone 07834 049688 (Head Coach)
Martyn Beaumomt Telephone 07796 102810 ( Captain )
Richard Collins Telephone 01304 822334 ( Manager )
Senior Training – Every week!
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
19:00hrs sharp to approximately 20:30hrs
Please contact club coach - Graham Tonks for
details.
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Posted 28/10/2007 by Andy Allen
Match Reports & News
Dover 1st XV (46) v (8) Beckenham 1st XV
Played 28th March 2009
Dover’s dominance in this game confirmed their position as 5th in London 2 South by posting a comprehensive victory against Beckenham. There was an abundance of skill and scintillating rugby on view and the home side should be pleased with this result, particularly following their acute hangover from last weekend.
Read full Match report
Old Colfeians (18) v (22) Dover 1st XV
Played 14th March 2009
Dover remains in fifth place in London 2 South, following a less than convincing display against mid table rivals Old Colf's. This was always going to be a difficult contest but the visitors were dour and out of kilter and they will quite rightly be left to reflect on how fortunate they were to take the 2 points.
Read full Match report
Dover 1st XV (13) v (0) Sidcup 1st XV
Played 7th March 2009
The 1st XV sponsors, their guests and other club members, numbering nearly 90, were provided with a superb luncheon, courtesy of John Mercer, prior to this contest as a measure of the team’s gratitude for the support received during the season.
Read full Match report.
Beccehamiens (0) v (41) Dover 1st XV
Played 21st February 2009
Dover progressed to the next round of the Kent Cup with a win against London 4 side Beccehamiens. The score line would seem to suggest that this was a more than comfortable victory, however for the fist 60 minutes of the game that was far from the case. Read the full match report.
posted 2nd March 2009
Tunbridge Wells (22) v (22) Dover 1st XV
Played 21st February 2009
After the recent run of good home form Dover were hopeful of clinching two points, however they were rarely at their best in this error riddled game and the points were finally shared between the two sides. Dover started well with the slope in their favour and the pitch and conditions were perfect for fast running rugby.
Read the full match report.
posted 22nd February 2009
Dover 1st XV (0) v (0) Cobham
Played 14th February 2009
Dover faced a team, that they consider to be the best in the league, with a little apprehension owing to the fact that they had been totally outclassed in the away fixture earlier in the season.
Read the full match Report
Posted 15th February
Dover 1st XV (29) v (3) Chobham
Dover will be delighted with a second consecutive victory at Crabble with another prominent performance against a Chobham side who have sat at the top end of the table throughout the season.
Both teams were suffering from numerous absences and a lack of training, owing to the weather of the past week, but on this display there cannot be any argument as to the victory. Read the full Match Report.
Date posted 7th February 2009
Dover 1st XV (20) v
(16)
Basingstoke
Played 31st January 2009
The positives from last week’s game at Dorking were taken as Dover beat league leaders Basingstoke at Crabble and halted their march at the top of the table. A number of positional changes were made resulting in an improved and impressive display against an opponent who have played at National League level in recent years. Read the full match report
Posted 31st January 2009
Dorking 1st XV (20) v (15) Dover 1st XV
Played 25th January 2009
Dover played their first game for five weeks and there was an abundance of cobwebs that needed to be blown away. This was always going to be a difficult contest against the high flying
.... Read more..
Posted 26th January 2009
Thanet Wanderers 1st XV (13) v (20) Dover 1st XV
Played 20th December 2008
Dover travelled to Thanet with the knowledge that the hosts would be hoping to overcome their recent run of drubbings in this local derby. They certainly responded in a positive manner and Dover left their best to the final 10 minutes of the game, which was disappointing in this nail-biting finish. However Dover will be pleased with the two points and the double over Thanet, which they have waited a good number of years for. Jack Tomlinson Dover’s new signing from Canterbury made his debut at hooker and he will be a superb addition to the squad joining his pal Mick O’Donnell, both having previously played at Deal Lions and Canterbury.
read more...Posted 22nd December 2008
Maidstone 1st XV (5) v (28) Dover 1st XV
Played 30th November 2008
This was the first competitive fixture that Dover have played against the Stones for the best part of 40 years or so and the visitors will be fully satisfied with the two points gained that now places them into 6th place in London 2 South. read more...
Posted 15th December 2008
Chingford 1st XV (28) v (18) Dover 1st XVPlayed 22nd November 2008
Dover travelled to Chingford in the second round of the EDF Intermediate Cup and debuts were given to Frogger Morton, Sam Coughlan, Arron Cooper and new signing Michael O’Donnell from Deal Lions. Prop Ricky Stanley also had his first outing following the triple break to his ankle in March. Read more...
Posted 26/11/2008
Dover 1st XV (37) v (15) Thanet Wanderers
Played 8th November 2008
After a recent run of disappointing results this was a must win situation
for Dover as they faced local rivals Thanet for the first time in a league
fixture for the best part of 25 years. In perfect conditions Dover weathered
an intensely contested opening half of rugby before comfortably overcoming
Thanet. read
more...
Posted 17/11/2008
Chobham (12) v (10) Dover 1st XVPlayed 8th November 2008
Dover have learned some harsh lessons in the past month or so following some difficult encounters against the top sides in the league, and apart from one game, have proved that they are capable of competing with the better sides. read more...
Posted 08/11/2008
Dover 1st XV (11) v (11) Dorking
Played 1st
November 2008
After a run of recent defeats there would be very few who thought the home
side would be able to achieve anything from a Dorking team that sit at the
head of the league and have yet to lose a point this season. read
more....
Posted 3rd November 2008
Basingstoke RFC (24) v (13)Dover 1st XV
Played 11th October 2008
Dover took the long haul to Hampshire with the knowledge that the contest
against the high flying Stoke, a London 1 side from the previous season, would
be difficult.
Read more.....
Posted 27th October 2008
Cobham 1st XV (39) V (18) Dover 1st XV
Played 11th October 2008
There can be no excuses for the visitors following their visit to Cobham. Dover met a well drilled and organised team who tested them throughout particularly up front in the scrum and in the breakdown areas of play. Dover always knew that the standard of rugby in this league would be a colossal step forward and the hosts certainly provided the reason why. Read more ...
Posted 14/10/2008
Dover 1st XV (12) V (17) Tunbridge Wells
1st XV
Played 4th October 2008
A minutes silence was observed prior to kick off as a mark of respect to Derek
(JD) Thomas, who died last week at the age of 88. His personality, support
and his vast knowledge of the game will be sadly missed by all at the club
following his 62 year association with Dover RFC.
read more...
posted 14th october 2008
Sidcup (24) v (10) Dover 1st XV
Played 27th September 2008
Dover failed to display their form of recent weeks with a disappointing defeat at the hands of Sidcup. The players have no one else to blame but themselves in a game that they, as a team, lacked commitment and self belief. Read more...
posted 28th September 2008
Dover 1st XV (28) v (14) Old Colfeians
Played 20th September 2008
Dover recorded a well earned but tense victory against Old Colf’s in a day that was filled with a variety of emotions and most spectators present would agree that this fair but bruising encounter provided everything that makes this game so entertaining.
Posted 25th September 2008
Beckenham 1st XV (7) v (29) Dover 1st XV
Dover started their campaign in London South 2 with a confidence boosting victory away at Beckenham. A return of a number of key players was welcomed and the squad were in good spirit, although apprehensive, with the new challenges that lie ahead. Read more...
Posted 17/09/2008
Thurrock RFC (5) v (8) Dover 1st XVDover travelled to Essex with no less than 8 absentees from the 1st XV squad for a friendly fixture, which was vital for both teams in preparation for next weeks first league fixtures. Read more ...
Posted 17/09/2008
Folkestone RFC 2008 Spitfire Tournament
Dover RFC celebrated the superb wedding
of their flying winger, Ricky Mackintosh to Miss Jenna Rix on Saturday and
many of their members partied into the early
hours of Sunday morning.
Dover 1st XV, depleted of numbers through absences and injury, arrived
at Folkestone and Senior Coach Graham Tonks’ first job was to re-hydrate
his weary squad.
read more...
Posted 2nd September 2008
Purley John Fisher (19) v (25) Dover 1st
XV
Played 26/04/2008 at PJF
Dover’s adventure continued when they booked themselves a place in London
2 next season with a superb win in this play off with London West side Purley
John Fisher. The win condemned PJ’s to a disappointing third play off
defeat in recent years.
read more...
Posted 28/04/2008
Dover 1st XV (36) v Lewes (8)
Played 19th April 2008
Dover responded to last weeks disappointing display with a controlled and comfortable victory against Lewes. Unfortunately the Deal Lions were unable to seal a win against league leaders Gravesend and this result means that Dover will now travel to face Purley John Fisher RFC, from London 3 West in the play off stage next Saturday. read more...
Posted 19/04/2008
Tonbridge Juddians (10) v (26) Dover 1st
XV
Played 12th April 2008
This was possibly the poorest game Dover has played in recent seasons and the score line does little to reflect the closeness of this game. There might be a number of excuses one could try and use but quite frankly some of the visitors didn’t get out the starting blocks for this contest. Read more
Posted 14th April 2008
Dover (10) v (10) Aylesford 1st XV
Played
8th March 2008
Dover salvaged a point from this contest, which now assures
them of at least second spot in their first season in London 3. Gravesend continued
their winning form and they now have a two point cushion at the top, however
there are two games left and they still have the Deal Lions to face on their
last game of the season. read more...
Posted 2nd April 2008
Lordswood (0) v (20) Dover 1st XV
Played 8th March 2008
This wasn’t of a spectacle of a game by any means, but it was an important contest to win and with Gravesend narrowly beating Aylesford, possibly the main contenders from the start of the campaign, London South East 3 is now a three horse race with Deal and Betteshanger still mathematically in the running. read more...
Posted 11th March 2008
Dover 1st XV (19) v (8) Eastbourne
Played 1st March 2008
Dover returned to league action this weekend following their disappointment in the EDF Senior Vase last week. Dover managed to dig out a victory against a determined Eastbourne side ... read more...
Posted 3rd March 2008
KOS Media Group Coverage Imporves for Dover RFC
'It's a feeling of belonging': Leading lights of Dover Rugby Club explain how their youth policy has been the bedrock of success on the field.
Kent group Newspaper Video Interviews with DoverRFC (opens in new window)
posted 25th February 2008
EDF Senior Vase Quarter Final - (Away)
Dover's 1st XV (19) V (23) Cullompton RFC
The EDF Senior Vase has seen us over come local opponents, and sides from Norfolk and Essex, taking us to the quarter finals where we were drawn against Cullompton RFC (Nr.Exeter) Devon. Cullompton who also sit 2nd in their league, and boast an impressive record of not having lost at home in 2 seasons were this weekends formidable fixture. The team and much of the support travelled the 250 miles to Devon on the Friday, to ensure all were as fresh as possible.
Our hosts were superb, and should be proud of the fine facilities they have built up for themselves, the quality of the team and the true rugby hospitality afforded us. Cullompton are clearly working in a similar fashion to Dover, their side was young, strong and fast – which mirrors Dover and ensured an action packed game. The game was played at great pace and was a wonderful spectacle of which both towns should be exceptionally proud, and the result could have gone either way. Home advantage proved the edge and we wish Cullompton every success as they proceed in the competition, we will watch their progress with a tinge of envy as we focus our efforts on the league.
My thanks to the players, support staff, and the travelling support from Dover, who did the town proud and gave me such an enjoyable day (apart from the result of course).
To see the full Match Report click here...
RJC
posted 23rd February 2008
Chichester 1st XV (16) v (31) Dover 1st XV
Played 16th February 2008
Dover will be please with their two points from this game; however they will need to take stock of their performance particularly in the first half . This fixture was always going to be difficult in view of the journey in reaching the destination and more importantly the fact that Chi has a reputation of being a side that rarely lose on their home turf.
Posted 18th February 2008
Dover 1st XV (50) v (7) Old Mid Whitgiftians
Played 9th February 2008
Dover continued their winning ways courtesy of a free flowing 50 -7 victory over Mids. The game was just over 1 minute old when the first try was scored. read more...
posted 12th February 2008Dover 1st XV (25) v Rochford Hundred (20)
Played 2nd February 2008
Dover managed to reach the quarter finals of the EDF Senior Vase following a close fought contest with the Essex side. The game was about two contrasting halves with Dover’s dominance overwhelming in the first 40 minutes. Read more ...
Posted 4th February 2008
Dover 1st XV (5) v (0) Gravesend 1st XV
Played 26th January 2008
Dover’s young guns underlined their London South East 3 credentials by
recording a tense 5 – 0 victory against league leaders Gravesend. This
was a crunch fixture and the result crucial to both sides. Read more..
Old Dunstonians (0) v (31) Dover 1st XV
Played 19th January 2008
Dover completed a season double over Old D’s with a comfortable victory. The previous encounter was possibly the match of the season; however this was not such an occasion. read more...
Posted 19/01/2008
Dover 1st XV (16) v Diss (14)
Dover narrowly managed to advance to the last 16 of the EDF Senior Vase against Diss from Norfolk. A contingent of some 50 plus supporters were welcomed from Diss and it must be said that Diss RFC are certainly a true measure of all what is good about this great game. It is a long time since such a friendly club has visited Crabble. read more...
Posted 16/01/2008
Dover 1st XV (48) v (5) Old Elthamians
Dover commenced the second half of the season against Old Elthamians and it was important that any festive hangovers were well and truly out of the players’ system. read more.....
posted 11/01/2008
Dover 1st XV (31) v (19) Winchester
Played 8th December 2007
Dover progressed to the next round of the EDF Senior Vase with a strong performance
against a well organised Winchester team. The conditions were atrocious ...
read
more...
Posted 4th December 2007
Dover 1st XV (49) v (5) Tonbridge Juddians
Played 1st December 2007
Dover produced an excellent performance in the presence of 60 Vice Presidents who braved the weather to witness a feast of 9 tries. TJ’s have played at a level well above Dover for many years... read more...
Posted 4th December 2007
Lewes (3) v (12) Dover 1st XV
Played 24/11/2007
A minutes silence took place before kick off in memory of Nick Lorimer, who
died suddenly last weekend at the age of only 65. Nick, a former player, was
one of Dover’s 1st XV regular supporters and he would support and contribute
in everything that took place with the team. On behalf of the 1st XV and Dover
Rugby Club I would like to extend our condolences to his family and Nick’s
presence and friendship will be sadly missed by all at Crabble.
The game itself was unfortunately ... read more..
posted 27th November 2007
Aylesford Bulls (20) v (27) Dover
Played on 17th Novemeber 2007
Dover won this EDF Senior Vase game against a much changed Bull’s team to the one they beat in the opening league game of the season. For 60 minutes Dover controlled the game and were cruising to victory until a catalogue of injuries struck which saw the Bulls make a determined fight back leaving the Sharks to fight for their lives. read more...
posted 22/11/2007
Deal and Betteshanger (24) v (37) Dover 1st XV
Dover bounced back from last week’s disappointment with a solid performance against the league leaders Deal and Betts and they have now moved into fourth place in the league. read more ...
Posted 14/11/2007
Old Elthamians (22) v (20) Dover 1st XVConsistency is undoubtedly the key to success in any form of sport. Unfortunately Dover do not appear to be able to perform to the necessary standard week on week and their best efforts of the season are normally followed by a display that is well
read more...
Posted 05/11/2007
Dover 1st XV (45) v (34) Old Dunstonians
Played 27th October 2007
Dover needed a good confidence boosting victory to put them back on track
after last week’s disappointment. Old Dunstonians were the league leaders
having been unbeaten in their previous six outings and the contest would certainly
be a test to the Dover side that were eager to make amends for their poor performance
last week. read more...
Posted 28/10/2007
Gravesend (19) v (13) Dover 1st XV
Dover slipped two places in London 3 following a disappointing visit to Gravesend, whom Dover had not played competitively for some 30 years or so. read more...
Posted 22/10/2007
Deal and Betteshanger (9) v (25) Dover 1st XV
With both sides suffering from injuries and abstractions this contest was evenly matched for a good hard local derby. read more ...
Posted on 19/10/2007
Old Mid-Whitgiftians (16) v (38) Dover 1st XVPlayed on 6th October 2007
Dover’s good form continued with a comfortable win over the South Croydon based Old Mids. The opening 8 minutes was a nightmare for Dover as they conceded 7 penalties, read more ....
Posted on 08/10/2007
Dover 1st XV (30) v (8) Chichester
Played on 29/09/2007
Dover moved into third spot in London 3 with a solid performance against an
aggressive and physical Chichester side.read more....
Posted on 29/09/2007
Eastbourne 1st XV 3 v 59 Dover 1st XVPlayed on 22/09/2007
Dover’s responded to last weeks disappointing result with an inspired team performance against Eastbourne. read more....
Posted on 29/09/2007
Dover 1st XV 17 Lordswood 19
Played on 15/09/2007
After last weeks stunning performance Dover were given a reality check narrowly losing to a good and physical Lordswood side, who finished fourth in London 3 last season. Read more....
posted 10th September 2007
Aylesford 1st XV 16 v 30 Dover 1st XV
Played on 08/09/2007
Dover’s pre season preparations certainly paid dividends in securing this victory against the much fancied Aylesford Bulls. In the blistering heat Dover’s young guns produced a massive performance in their first appearance on the London 3 South arena.Read more....
posted 10th September 2007
Dover 1st XV 50 Medway 1st XV 5
Dover’s season started with a friendly fixture against Medway who have
gained promotion to Kent 2 last season... read more
