Seniors - First XV 2007/8

 

First team Photograph taken on 14-10-2006.

 

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Graham Tonks Telephone 07834 049688
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Posted 28/10/2007 by Andy Allen

 

Match Reports & News

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.

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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 2008

Dover 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..

Posted 26/01/2008

 

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 ...
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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 XV
Consistency 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
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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 XV
Played 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 XV
Played 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