Dover Rugby Club
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Affiliated to R.F.U, K.R.F.U.,and
E.K.R.F.U.
Crabble Athletic Ground.
Crabble Road,
River,
Dover, Kent. CT17 0JB
Clubhouse Telephone Number:
(01304) 210296
For General Rugby Enquires
Email : rjc @ doverrfc.co.uk
Dover Sharks 1st XV Earn Their Caps.
Forwards coach John Mercer and Dover 1st XV manager Dick Collins together
with sponsor Robert Adams (Adams the Printers), got together some weeks ago
to put together a method of recognition for the players who have seen Dover
rise through the leagues. The idea of receiving caps was embraced by Robert
Adams a supporter of Dover RFC for many years, and this was prior to realising
play-offs and further league promotion this season.
Dover Town Council headed by Dover Mayor Bob Markham, provided the council offices complete with red carpet for the presentation of caps to those players having reached the set criteria; 20 1st XV games in London SE2/3 or above for Dover.
This resulted in 24 players, who knew they were there for an award but were unaware of who and what was being presented, receiving their club caps at the presentation on Thursday 1st May. The players were delighted with this recognition in semi traditional form, a handful of recipients having played for the club since they were 5 or 6 years of age. And for those that attended who were a few games short of the criteria emphasised their commitment to train and achieve the target next season.
Players who received caps (alphabetically): -
Martyn Beaumont, Lee Bowditch,
Ed Close, Buster Collins, Stewart Dean, Jon Foster, Greg Hewer, Chris Lucas,
Ricky Mackintosh, Wayne Matcham, Shane Moore,
Ben Murray, Jamie Phillips, Dan Robinson, Kirk Savage, Ben Sedgwick, Ricky
Stanley, Dale Tonks, Lee Tonks, Jamie Townley.
Players awarded caps but not present;
Mark Beaumont, Ryan Davidson, Charlie
Denning, Gus Surrendorff.
The Mayor and his colleagues put on a great display for the club, and following the presentations all concerned returned to the Dover RFC club house at Crabble for drinks and a buffet reception.
Dover continues to field sides full of home grown / local talent, and with a thriving youth and Mini programme the continuance of our building programme continues. Our thanks to the continued support of the volunteers, Council, Mayor and our Sponsors who's support and commitment is greatly appreciated.
This week-end (Sunday 11th May) Dover host the 61st East Kent Sevens competition with over 18 sides already confirmed, if he weather is as kind as the bank holiday week-end then this will be a marvellous event to visit and supporters are welcome.
Richard J Catt
posted 6th May 2008
Mini Presentations 2008
Over 100 kids from ages 6 to 12 were presented with various medals and trophies at this years minis presentations day lunch please see year age group pages for details here
Posted 6th May 2008
Important Notices
Sunday 11th May 2008.
Dover RFC host their 61st East Kent Sevens Tournament!
There are still places for sides to enter, to download invite letter and entry form please use links below- to register your interest please drop an email to rjc@doverrfc.co.uk just identifying you club and contact details, the form should be sent to the address provided.
Dowload the Invite letter here
Download the entry form here
Club Shop Updates!
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ARE YOU A 100’S CLUB WINNER?
Check the latest draw?
Are you in the Dover RFC 100’S Club?
No– Then why not? All the details can be found here
Pitch Inspections Prior To Play
It has been reported to me that on Sunday morning near the (2nd) pitch a
used hypodermic was found by a parent.
read more....
RJC
-posted 18th March 2008
Senior Training is on Every week!
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
19:00hrs sharp to around 20:30hrs
Match Ball Sponsors Needed for 2007-2008 - Only £50!
Please help by sponsoring a match Ball or by finding us
someone who is willing to sponsor one. -
Post updated on 7th May 2007
Read more....
Senior Player Profiles & Sponsors
Senior player profiles can be found here
Posted 08/10/2007
Latest News & Match Reports
Dover U12s (15) v (17) Folkestone U12s
Played at Crabble on 27th April '08
On a bright and sunny Sunday morning at crabble the Dover Rugby
Club's U12s entertained local rivals Folkestone in what turned out to be a
game of two halves, a slope and one conversion! read
more....
Posted 29th April 2008
Dover 1st XV Sharks – Gain Another promotion!
Finishing 2nd in London SE3 to Gravesend, Dover went to Coulsdon (Surrey) to face London SW3 runners up; Purley John Fisher FC in a one off promotion Play-Off fixture. PJF were great hosts, and had a formidable side – the game went to the final whistle with the lead changing hands. But a determined and never say die Dover clinched the winning points in spectacular fashion in the closing 2 minutes.
So 5 promotions in 6 seasons, the club continues the journey into level’s that have ever previously been attained. My thanks and congratulations to all at the club involved and supporting this achievement, I am truly proud of a club that has the courage to plan and make it happen – Dover RFC.
Get the finishing positions in the League table here in PDF format
Richard J Catt
Posted 28/04/2008
Promotion Gained to SE London 2!
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
New Ash Green v Dover U17's (Win)Ash v Dover (Draw)
Old Colfeians v Dover (Draw)
Old Alleynians v Dover (Lost)
Played 27th April 2008
Dover under 7's produced a fine team performance in the Kent Festival at Tonbridge on Sunday. read more ...
Posted 29/04/2008
DoverRFC U12s Tournament at Aylesford Bulls
Aylseford (30) v (5) Dover
Dover (5) v (10) Romford
Cranbrook (0) v (5) Dover
Gravesend (30) v (0) Dover
Dover - Overall Bowl runners up Complete
with Trophy
Dover RFC 's U12 travelled to the Aylesford Bulls ground with a squad of 16 Players. This tournament was always going to be a hard fought battle, determination and resolve was the order of the day,... read more....
Posted 24th April 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 U13s (34) v (5) Kituro Under 13s
Played on 6th April 2008
On Sunday Dover U13s entertained Belgian touring side Kituro at Crabble. From
the kick off Kituro took possession of the ball and put together some neat phases
of play to take themselves deep into Shark’s territory, but good defensive
work from the Dover pack resulted in turnover ball from a ruck followed by a
long kick to touch. Read more
Posted 17th April 2008
Dover Under 15s (85) v (0) Kituro (Belgium)
Played 6th April 2008
Dover Under 15s had no idea what to expect from their opponents this weekend but put in a strong attack on the touring Belgium side, Kituro.Read more
Posted 17th April 2008
Whitstable U10s (15) v (15) Dover U10s
Dover U10s (15) v (15) Whitstable U10s
Played at Dover on 30/03/2008
Dover under 10s travelled to Deal not knowing what to expect. Aylesford opted not to travel and Deal/Betteshanger Lions could not produce an under 10s team. So Dover and Whitstable decided on a 2 game plan. Read more
Posted 9th April 2008
Canterbury U16s (7) v (33) Dover U16s
Played on 30/03/2008
Dover travelled the short distance to Canterbury, buoyed by their recent cup win and boosted by the return from long term injuries of Chris Jones and Nathan Critcher. Dover's start was explosive, centre Dan Norris feilded the canterbury kick off and beat four defenders to touch down after no more than 15 or 20 seconds for a 5-0 lead and the best possible start. Read more...
Posted 9th 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
Deal & Bettes U12s (10) v (5) Dover U12s
Whitstable
U12s (15) v (10) Dover U12s
Played on 30th March 2008 at Deal & Bettes
The under 12s Travelled to Deal and Betts this weekend for a three way
match against Whitstable and Deal. First up Deal (fielding a number of U13s); read more...
Posted 2nd April 2008
Dover's 1st XV Still right in the hunt for promotion
Dover's 1st XV are right in the Hunt for promotion and all the details can be found here....
Posted 27th March 2008
Dover Ladies travelled to Brussels on March 15th 2008 to play
the Brussels Barbarian Ladies at the Elephant Field, Tervuren.
The BBRFC Ladies have recently been the Belgian Lady Champions
so a tough contest was expected. Read more...
Dover U16's Win Bowl At Kent Youth Festival
Played on 16 March 2008
Dover went into last weeks' Kent youth festival looking to put the indifferent form of the last few weeks behind them and were keen to establish themselves amongst the counties elite. Dover turned up with a near full strength squad and were drawn in a tough but winnable group along with maidstone and tonbridge juddians. Read more...
Posted 27th March 2008
Under 12s Kent Festival at Blackheath RFC
Played on 9th March 2008
The Dover RFC U12s travelled to Blackheath RFC in London this weekend for the
Kent festival with 16 excited players and parents. Dover were drawn against
some of the strongest teams in Kent, Tonbridge Juddians-A, O.Alleynians-A,
and Bromley-A. Read more...
Posted 27th March 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
Dover 2nd XV (94) v (7) Ash 2nd XV
Played on 1st March 2008
Unfortunate Ash picked the wrong day
to take on a rampant Dover. The feel good factor from last weeks draw with
Maidstone was clear to see...read
more....
Posted 3rd March 2008
Dover Ladies 1st XV (27) v (15) Tonbridge
Ladies 1st XV
Played 1st March 2008
Dover ladies managed to win their first local competive match against an established Tonbridge side this weekend. Match report to follow ... read more...
Posted 3rd March 2008
Sheppey III XV (24) v (12) Dover IV XV
Played 1st March 2008
Dover RFC 4th XV travelled to Sheppey to play their 3rd XV in the league,
the Sheppey 2nd XV having cried off their fixture
....read more...
Posted 4th March 2008
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