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Cobham 1st XV (17) v (21) Dover 1st XV
Played 10th October 2009

Dover travelled to Surrey with some apprehension and with the knowledge that they faced an opponent whom they classed as the best team that they faced last season. Further changes from last week’s contest were quite rightly made and the team needed to be on top of the game if they were to come away with anything.

Read the Full match report

posted 11/10/2009

 

Old Elthamians 1st XV (19) v (18) Dover 1st XV
Played 3rd October 2009

This game was as close as the score suggests but on the whole the hosts deserved the two points. It was an interesting encounter with Dover leading for the majority of the game and they should have, against the run of play, nicked it in the last play of the game had a three man overlap been used to its full potential.

Read the Full match report

posted 11/10/2009

 

Dover 1st XV (25) v (17) Old Colfeians 1st XV
Played 26th September 2009

Dover made amends for last weeks disappointment with a hard fought victory over Colf’s, which now places them in 5th position in London 1 South. There were some harsh words exchanged following last weeks encounter and with a number of  changes enforced through injury it was imperative that the hosts increased their level of intensity to overcome the visitors.

Read the Full match report

Posted 26/09/2009

 

Dover U14s Away at Ashford for Kent 11s
Played Sunday 27th October 2009

Dover U14’s travelled to Ashford to play their first competitive games of the season in a County 11’s tournament. Read the Full report

Thanet 1st XV (19) v (19) Dover 1st XV
Played 19th September 2009

Following last weeks destruction of Maidstone it was anticipated that Dover would approach this local derby with some confidence. Unfortunately that was not the case, Dover underperformed and the quality of rugby on display was disappointing and any neutral supporter would have been long gone before the final whistle was blown.

Read the Full match report

Posted 26/09/2009

 

Dover 1st XV (41) v (0) Maidstone 1st XV
Played 12th September 2009

Dover responded to their opening day defeat with a comprehensive victory over a lacklustre Maidstone side. With the slope in their favour in the opening half Dover dominated proceedings and the Stones were unable to counter the hosts speed and purpose around the pitch. Read Full match report

Posted 17th September 2009

Gravesend 1st XV (22) v (16) Dover 1st XV
Played 5th September 2009

Dover travelled to Gravesend for the opening game of the season in the newly formed London South 1 League. Pre- season preparation had been good and debutants for the game were prop Dave Bartley, fly half Nick Ford and winger Justin Marx. The squad has grown steadily over the past 18 months and it is hoped that Dover can improve upon their success of last year.
Read full Match report

Posted 7th September 2009

6 Dover 1st XV Players represent Kent and our very own Martyn Beamount captains the side to victory!

http://www.kentrugby.org/5_county_plate_champ.html

Posted 18/05/2009

 

Dover 1st XV (45) v (3) Maidstone 1st XV
Played 18th April 2009

Dover completed their first season in London 2 South, with a comfortable victory against Maidstone and therefore finishing in an impressive 5th position. The conditions were ripe for an expansive game, unfortunately .....

read the full Match Report.

2nd Team Squad Manager,Captain,Vice Captain Appointed !

We have the pleasure to announce DAN GILL has been confirmed as 2nd team Manager, I am sure all at Dover RFC will support Dan in his new role.

Charlie Denning will be Captain for the 2nd team squad and
Mike Marsh will be vice Captain for the 2nd team squad.

We all at Dover RFC would like to congratulate both Charlie and Mike on there new roles and would like to wish them every success for the on coming season

The 2nd XV will be playing in Invicta league 1 and we are looking to improve on last season’s performance.

 

Graham Tonks (Head Coach)

Posted 26th May 2009

 

Dover RFC AGM - Monday 6th July 2009 - UPDATED!!!!

Dover Rugby Club Limited, and Dover Rugby Club – will be holding their AGM at the club house on Monday 6th July 2009.
Anyone wishing to be nominated for a position should advise the Chairman by the 20th June.

Richard Catt. ( rjc @ doverrfc.co.uk )

 

Dover RFC – Floodlights Celebration.
Wednesday 18th March 2009.

Read the full report for this exciting event.
Richard Catt. ( rjc @ doverrfc.co.uk )

 

"Coach the Coaches" Training sessions With Graham Tonks

Graham will be running a series of coach the coaches training evenings on Mondays for DRFC coaches and commencing at 7.00pm.

In the first of these evenings Graham Tonks went over Scrummaging and lineout and was well attended.

In the second of these sessions rucking and Mauling was descibed and demonstrated. Again this session was well attended, all coaches from DRFC are welcome.

 

Paddy Mcadam ( HMcAdm' @ 'aol.com )

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posted 20th February 2009

 

 

Gravesend 1st XV (20) v (19) Dover 1st XV
Played 4th April 2009

The home side completed the only double over Dover this season following another close encounter, where once again only one point was the deciding factor. Over the past two seasons the two teams have been involved in some mammoth encounters and this was another, providing the many spectators present much to discuss after the game; particularly the standard of the match official who had a lengthy conversation with his assessor after the game.

Read the full match report.

Posted 20th April 2009

 

 

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

 

Whitstable U13s (33) v (0) Dover U13s
Played Sunday 8th March 2009

Dover travelled to Whitstable with a squad of 18 and a couple of key players missing. The first tackle of the game took out flyhalf Allen with injury allowing Whitstable to break away scoring under the posts, converted 7-0 up. Read full report

Posted 22nd March 2009

Dover Under 12's Through to Kent Festival Semi Finals
Played 22/03/2009

Dover Rugby Clubs Under 12's travelled to Ashford this Sunday, for the knockout stages of the Kent Festival. Read more

Posted 25th March 2009

U8s Great Performance - Mini Kent Festival
Played 22nd March 2009
Dover U8s travelled to Tonbridge for the kent rugby tournament on Sunday.
With good conditions and the sun shining Dover's first game was against Sidcup.

Read full Match report

Posted 25/03/2009

 

U7s Respectable Performance - Mini Kent Festival
Played 22nd March 2009 Dover U7s put in a respectable performance at the Kent Mini rugby festival at Westcombe Park this weekend. They started well with a 6 - 4 win against Whitstable. In the first half  Abigail Coles and Joe Sabin scored a try a piece with Robert Frackleton just narrowly missing putting a point on the score sheet

Read full match report

Posted 22nd March 2009

BlackHeath XV (60) v (17) Dover 1st XV

Played 21st March 2009

Dover crashed out of the quarter final of the Kent Cup following a second half pasting from the ‘Club’s’ second string side. Questions must be asked as to the necessity of competing in this competition as a result of the difficulties encountered in trying to raise a team for this ‘Mother’s Day fixture’ with no less than ten first team players who were unavailable through injury, family commitments or a lack of general interest.

Read the full Match report

Posted 25th March 2009

 

Lights On

Dover U17s (3) v (18) Deals & Betteshanger U17s
Played 18th March 2009

Under the glare of the Crabble ground floodlights, these local rivals should be congratulated on putting on a display of hard physical rugby which was played in the best sporting traditions of this wonderful game. Read full match report and chairman's commentary on the event.

Posted 25th March 2009

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.

Ashford 4th XV (22) v (21) Dover 4th XV
Played on 28th February 2009
Dover lost their way at Ashford and their unblemished record in untidy game. Dover were off the pace for large sections of the match and this coupled with some dodgy refeering decisions and some fine tight play by the Ashford forwards led to a very disappointing outcome. Read full report

Posted 25th March 2009

 

Dover Ladies XV (10) v (22) Medway Ladies XV
Played 22nd February 2009

Dover were confident of turning over the visitors in this return match, as they fielded a strong side at crabble on Sunday. A try for medway in the early minutes of the game was a wake up and Dover then began to put together some good passages of play,

Read full 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 U14s (19) v (14) Gravesend U14s
Played on 22nd February 2009

This was a narrow but deserved win for Dover’s boys against a well-organised and well-supported Gravesend, putting last week’s disappointing loss behind them. Read full match report.

posted 22nd February 2009

 

Dover U15s (0) v (17) Old Gravesendians U15sPlayed 15th February 2009
Dover U15's narrowly lost to Old Gravesendians on Sunday morning. The previous encounter at Crabble saw OG's convincing winners at 36 - 0 but in this encounter there was nothing between the teams. Read Full Report

Posted 25th March 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
Played 7th Febraury 2009

(Pics by Igor Kupco)

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

Folkestone U13s (27) v (7) Dover U13s
Played 8th February 2009

Dover showed that they have indeed started to take the training sessions onto the pitch on match day and showed a good improvement since the last local derby with the stones. Read the full match report.

Posted 8th February 2009

 

Dover 1st XV (20) v (16) Basingstoke
Played 31st January 2009

(Pics by Ian Shilson)

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

 

Dover 2nd XV (23) v (15) Sidcup 2nd XV
Played 31st January 2009

After receiving a 50 point thrashing early in the season to run away leaders Old E's and with them coming into this fixture on the back of a 106-0 win Dover were expecting a tough encounter. However from the off Dover immediately showed how they have improved from the first meeting. Read the full match report

Posted 3rd February 2008

 

Dover 3rd XV (31 ) v (29) Whitstable
Played 31st January 2009

Top of the table Whitstable visited Dover, and from the off their heavy, experienced pack set the scene for the first half. Read the full match report

posted 3rd February 2008

Gravesend U16s (8) v (0) Dover U16s
Played 1st February 2008

The rematch with Gravesend was eagerly anticipated by both teams following a Dover win just before Christmas and a healthy arrogance was evident from both teams.  Spirits were running high as Gravesend kicked off and began an immediate assault on the Dover defence. The Dover boys put up a now characteristic wall that Gravesend was unable to penetrate for the first 30 minutes of the game. Read match report

Posted 3rd February 2008

Folkestone U15s (34) v (17) Dover U15s
Played 01/02/2009

After 6 weeks without competitive rugby a match rusty U15 squad took to the field at Folkestone on Sunday morning. It was a bitterly cold morning and from the start Dover were under the cosh when ball was hooked forward from the kick off. Read the full Match report

Posted 3rd February 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

 

Deal&Bettes 4th XV (13) v (24) Dover
Played on 25th January 2009

Dover fourths maintained their winning streak in an evenly contested game at the Drill field. Dover made a fine start with their forwards winning quick ball and  good passing allowed Mike Samson enough time and space to weave his way to the try line.
Read more...

Posted 29th January 2009

 

Dover 2nd XV 44-12 Sidcup 2nd XV

Played on 17th January 2009

With their two previous fixtures affected by the weather, the 2’s were relieved to find sunshine and firm ground last Saturday. Sidcup were of a similar standing to Dover and their league positions reflected this. Sidcup could’ve overtaken Dover with a win at Crabble. Read More...

Posted 19th January 2009

 

Sheppey U14s (17) v (15) Dover U14s
Played on 18th January 2009

After being denied competitive action in recent weeks a large squad from Dover made the long trip to The Ditch to take on Sheppey. An improved Sheppey kicked off and started positively, within five minutes their pressure paid off when they were gifted a soft penalty kick close to the posts for a 3-0 lead. Read more...

Posted 19th January 2009

 

 

Buster Collins Captains Kent U23 Squad!
Dover RFC supplied 6 players for Kent County Side on 28th December 2008!
 
6 of Dover RFC senior Sharks were named in the 17 man squad to play Blackheath Academy, with Dover’s own Buster Collin’s selected as captain.
 
Christmas festivities were not over but for 6 Dover RFC lads. The weather was dry and cold, but that did not deter or deflect a young Kent side from defeating an organised Blackheath
Academy side by a single point to win 17 – 16.
 
Dover RFC Players taking the field were: -
Buster Collins
Martyn Beaumont
Ben Murray
Ricky MacKintosh
Dale Tonks
Jack Tomlinson
 
Congratulations to these players for their deserved recognition, and to the youth of the club; this is what you should aspire to, and is what we as a club will support. This will only happen if you put in the time and effort, train and learn, train and play, there is no easy route just
whole hearted commitment.

Posted 31st December 2008

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

 

Dover 2nd XV (13) v (10) Sevenoaks 2nd XV
Played 20th December 2008 
Crabble played host to a tight and edgy game this weekend, where two teams of similar standing in the Invicta league slugged it out toe-to-toe.read more....

Posted 5th January 2009

 

Dover 4th XV (45) v (10) Thanet Wanderers
Played on 20th December 2008

Dover  fourths maintained their 100% record with a stuttering win over a gutsy young Thanet team. read more...

Posted 5th January 2008

 

Ashford U15s (29) v (5) Dover U15s 
Played 14th December 2008

Dover U15 travelled to Ashford for a friendly fixture on sunday, but failed in their bid to close the gap between the two teams. The first 15 minutes had Dover with the lion's share of possession and Ollie Roberts came close to putting Dover ahead, but read more....

Posted 15th December 2008

 

Dover 1st XV (7) v (8) Gravesend 1st XV
Played 6th December 2008

This game was very much a repeat of last seasons contest for a number of respects with the two points being clinched in the first minute of injury time by the visitors. Once again the defence, on the whole, was exceptional from both sides and there was again very little to separate the two teams. read more....

Posted 15th December 2008

Maidstone 1st XV (5) v (28) Dover 1st XV
Played 29th 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

 

Dover 2nd XV (29) v (6) Westcombe Park 3rd XV
Played 29th November 2008
The onset of winter has brought a severe soaking to the Crabble turf. Once a lush field of grass, it quickly became a muddy battlefield on Saturday. 'Combe, a national league club, brought a strong squad of 18 down to Dover with the intention of taking 4 points home. Dover never let up in this game though and battled hard for the full eighty minutes in the thick mud. Conditions dictated and this match was never going to be one for the rugby purists. read more ....

Posted 15th December 2008

 

Thanet Wanderes U16s (10) v (5) Dover U16s
Played 30th November 2008

The Dover boys eagerly awaited their match against rivals Thanet this weekend. The last encounter saw a heavy defeat for Dover but they had won the previous match. The stakes were high as was adrenaline.

read more...

Posted 15th December 2008

Dover U15s (17) v (22) Folkestone U15s 
Played 30th November 2008

Dover U15 Lifted their game to another level when they entertained Folkestone on sunday. Following their Short handed victory last week at Thanet Dover welcomed back Nathan Grant and Jordan Hunnisett Back from injury and were able to field an eighteen man squad, and this reflected in the performance. read more...

Posted 15th December 2008

Dover U8's (2) v (2) Thanet
Dover U8's (5) v (8) Sittingbourne
Played 30th November 2008

Dover under 8’s travelled to Sittingbourne on Sunday to play the home team and Thanet. The home side organised a short training session before the start of the games read more...

Posted 23/12/2008

Sittingbourne (2) v (5) Dover U7's
Barbarians (2) v (6) Dover U7's
Played 30th November 2008

Dover under 7’s travelled away to Sittingbourne on Sunday. With 10 players Dover didn’t quite have enough to put out two teams but with the willingness of the Dover players they helped form a barbarian team with players from Sittingbourne and Thanet. read more...

Posted 23rd December 2008

 

Chingford 1st XV (28) v (18) Dover 1st XV
Played 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 4th XV (57) v (8) Sheppey 3rd XV
Played on 22nd November 2008
Dover fourths provided a powerpacked performance to overcome their title rivals in bitterly cold conditions at Crabble. read more...

posted 26th November 2008

 

Dover U17s (21) v (0) Westcombepark U17s
Played 23rd November 2008

A Dover team missing 8 players welcomed a Well drilled Westcombe park outfit to a very soggy crabble on sunday and despite the conditions and absentees confidence was high after dismantling a lacklustre Beccehamians side the previous week.

read more...

Posted 26/11/2008

Thanet U15s (5) v (12) Dover U15s
Played 22/11/2008
A huge team effort saw Dover U15 chalk up their first win on Sunday in what turned into a thrilling game in atrocious conditions. The first 15 minutes was a close affair with the ball not venturing pass either sides 10m line. read more....

Posted 26th November 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

Dover 2nd XV (13) v (19) Maidstone 2nd XV
Played 15th November 2008

The two sides contesting this match had had differing times of late. Maidstone had posted 80 points on the board the previous week, whilst Dover had conceded 70 in their last league game. Nevertheless this proved to be a very evenly matched game, and the result was in the balance up until the last minute. read more...

Posted 15th November 2008

Thanet 5th XV (10) v (22) Dover 4th XV
Played on 15th November 2008

Dover 4th maintained their 100% record, but only just, in this rearranged EK3 game away to Thanet 5th. As in previous years, Dover expected a physical game and were not disappointed with Thanet fielding a large set of forwards. read more...

Posted 18th November 2008

 

Ashford U16s (52) v Dover U16s (13)
Played 16th November 2008

Dover’s eagerly awaited match against Ashford this weekend proved to be a real test of character for the Dover boys. Following Dover’s defeat of Whitstable in the East Kent 3 weeks ago, the next stage was for the boys to play Ashford in the cup semi final.

read more...

posted 18th November 2008

Canterbury U15s (60) v (12) Dover U15s
Played 16/11/2008

Just 14 players of Dovers U15 Squad were able to take to the field at Canterbury for the East kent cup semi final on sunday and subsequently lost heavily to the well drilled hosts. read more....

Posted 16th November 2008

Deal & Betts U14s (10) v (5) Dover U14s
Played on 16/11/2008

Dover’s recent good run ended here with a narrow defeat in a close-fought encounter. The visitors were caught cold with a Deal try in the corner after three minutes, 5-0. read more...

Posted 18th November 2008

Canterbury U13s (68) v (0) Dover U13s
Played 16/11/2008

Dover’s U13s travelled to Canterbury in good spirits but unfortunately these were short lived. The kickoff by the home side showed immediately a lack of concentration and team work by Dover. read more....

Posted 17th November 2008

 

Dover U8's (10) v (10) Whitstable U8s
Dover U8's (10) v (15) Sheppey U8s
Played 16th November 2008
Dover under 8' s played host to both Whitstable and Sheppey in a structured develoment day. Following an enjoyable skill session, Dover played both teams
read more...

Posted 16/11/2008

Dover U7's v Whitstable & Sheppy
Played 16th November 2008
Dover A (3) v (2) Sheppy
Dover A (3) v (0) Whitstable A
Dover B (3)v (3) Whitstable A
Dover B (2) v (3) Sheppy
Dover C (4) v (1) Whitstable B
Dover C (3) v (3) Whitstable A
Dover Mixed (1) v (0) Whitstable Mixed

Dover Under 7's played host to Whitstable and Sheppey at the weekend and with numbers booming were able to field three teams.read more...

Posted 18th November 2008

 

DYRMS-OBA Under 30’s (21) v (13) Dover RFC Under 30’s
Referee: Bryan Burr

DYRMS-OBA Over 30’s (0) v (24) Dover RFC Over 30’s
Referee: Ray Biggs
Played on 11th November 2008

The weather did it’s upmost to dampen and detract from this Remembrance weekend, but had those being remembered decided the weather was too bad to defend us where would we be now. read more..

Posted 18th November 2008

 

Chobham 1st XV (12) v (10) Dover 1st XV
Played 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 Ladies XV (17) v (17) Beccahamians Ladies XV
Played 9th November 2008

Dover ladies were at home against Beccahamians on Sunday and true to form the wind and the rain came just as the match kicked off. Beccahamians were better prepared for the cold and it took Dover 20 minutes to warm up .... read more...

Posted 12/11/2008

 

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

 

Tonbridge Juddians (77) v (5) Dover
Played 2nd November 2008

Dover Ladies were knocked off their top of the league spot this weekend after a crushing defeat by Tonbridge. read more...

Posted 6th November 2008

Dover U14s (22) v (17) Whitstable U14s
Played on 2/11/2008

This was a second successive away win for fourteen-man Dover and will boost self belief in the squad. Dover started well, all of the play in the midfield until a fifth minute forward break and pass by Johnstone allowed Gibbs to touch down. read more...

Posted 3/11/2008

Thanet U13s (36) v (5) Dover U13sPlayed 02/11/2008
Dover RFC U13 Sharks traveled to Thanet this weekend with the minimum of 15 players to take on a 27 strong team. The match started at pace with passion from both sides and it was a great move from Dover that set the stage for the first score of the game. read more...

Posted 6th November 2008

 

Dover U8's (10) v (10) Whitstable
Dover U8's (10) v (15) Sheppey
Played 5th November 2008
Dover under 8' s played host to both Whitstable and Sheppey in a structured develoment day. Following an enjoyable skill session, Dover played both teams
read more...

Posted 16/11/2008

 

Dover Ladies (20) v (19) Hastings & Bexhill
Played 26th October 2008
With Hastings struggling to field a team Dover loaned the opposition 5 players from their ever increasing squad to allow everyone some valuable game time.
Read more....

Posted 28th October 2008

 

Basingstoke RFC (24) v (13)Dover 1st XV
Played 25th 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

 

Dover 2nd XV (36) – (15) Thanet 2nd XV
Played 25th October 2008

A strong Dover 2nd XV made this fixture hard work on Saturday and were unable to find the fluidity of the previous week. Thanet fought very hard and never gave up, testing the Dover defence to the last minute. read more...

Posted 28th October 2008

 

Maidstone Vets XV (7) v (33) Dover Vets XV
Played on 25th October 2008

Dover 4th fine form of recent weeks was not repeated for this vets fixture with both teams playing way below par.

Read more...

Posted 27th October 2008

 

Beckenham 2nd XV (29) v (33) Dover 2nd XV
Played 19th October 2008

Another long trip into suburbia for the 2nd XV last weekend to face last year’s Invicta league champions Beckenham. read more....

Posted 27/10/2008

 

Dover U16 ( 22) v (14) Whitstable U16
Played 19/10/2008

Dover Under 16’s first win of the season came this weekend in the East Kent Cup against Whitstable.Dover started off strongly with two tries, both scored by prop Brad Kirkham and the boys felt confident that they were on to a winner. Read More....

Posted 22/10/2008

Dover U14s (5) v (32) Folkestone U14s
Played at Crabble on 19/10/2008
On Sunday, Dover U14s hosted Folkestone at Crabble in the East Kent Cup. This was the Sharks’ first full-side competitive fixture of the season. read more...

Posted 20/10/2008

Dover Under 12's East Kent Champions
Played 12/10/2008

Dover under 12's entered a squad of 17 players into the East Kent Festival at Canterbury. The whole squad were confident from the start, they trained and played rugby with a maturity and determination beyond there 12 years of age. read more....

Posted 22/10/2008

Aylesford Ladies (10) v (10) Dover Ladies
Played 12th October 2008

Dover ladies travelled to Aylesford on Sunday to take on their 2nd team in National champioship 3. First blood was drawn by Dover when good off-loading by the pack enabled Lou Yambo to barrell over in the corner. read more...

Posted 22/10/2008

 

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 2nd XV (94) v (7) Ash
Played 11th October 2008

Unfortunately 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 22/10/2008

 

Dover IV XV (104) v (0) Whitstable IV XV
Played on 11th October 2008

The Dover scrum quickly took almost total control, pushing the
Whitstable pack off the ball at will. A number of scrums were won
against the head and the Dover backs had a plentiful supply of good ball going forward. read more...

Posted 21st October 2008

 

Dover U15 (10) v (10) Virgo U15s
Played 12/10/2008

A much Improved Dover U15 entertained Vigo at Crabble on Sunday morning. During the warm up Dover looked lethargic and lack lustre, However from the kick off they proved that they were up for this game as they pressured Vigo. read more...

Posted 22/10/2008

 

Dover U13s (0) V (59) Ashford V.LARGE U13s
Played 12/10/2008

Dover u13s ran out for the first time this season onto the seconds pitch against a very "LARGE" Ashford side. With just the bare 15 players on the day Dover lost young Branden early into the first half with a mild back injury. read more..

Posted 15th October 2008

 

Dover Under 10's at the East Kent Rugby Festival

Dover was in a tough which consisted of Dover, Ash, Ashford, Whitstable and Canterbury. Dover startred there day against Ash, read more ...

 

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

 

Dover IV XV (41) v (6) Folkestone IV XV
Played on 4th October 2008

Dover 4th unbeaten form in EK3 continued with a fine win of local rivals Folkestone 4th on a windy afternoon at Crabble. Despite the conditions, Dover demonstrated good handling skills and support play to score seven tries. Read more..

Posted 21st October 2008

Dover U8's - SDD Folkestone & Ashford
Played 5th October 2008

Dover 6 V 6 Ashford A
Dover 5 V 2 Ashford B
Dover 5 V 6 Folkestone A

In soaking conditions at Folkestone, Dover played three matches in a structured development training session. Read more...

Posted 21/10/2008

 

New 1st XV Pictures

Additional pictures of the recently played 1st XV match against Old Colfeians are now available on the First XV gallery page and report page.

posted 1st October 2008

Dover U15s (7) v (39) Old Gravesendians U15s
Played 28/09/2009
Dover U15 came second in thier first encounter of the 2008/9 season when they entertained Old Gravesendian at Crabble on sunday morning. The first half looked quite an even affair and although Dover had the slope advantage they failed to capitalize. read more..

Posted 30/09/2009

Rugby World Cup Winner Chester Williams Coaches Dover U12s
27th September 2008

Chester Williams who won the Rugby World Cup for South Africa met up with Dover s under 12 team at the Premiership rugby club Harlequins and gave the team a top class coaching session followed by a Q and A session and photograph opportunity. read more...

Posted 30/092008

Sidcup 1st XV (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 2nd XV (47) v (8) Tunbridge Wells 2nd XV
Played 27th September 2008

The Indian summer continues for Dover 2's - in more ways than one - as they cruised past Tunbridge Wells at Crabble. The dry weather and firm ground proved the catalyst for Dover's wingers. read more ...

Posted 29th September 2008

Dover IV XV (29) v (19) Canterbury V XV
Played on 27th September 2008

On a warm afternoon at Crabble Dover 4th entertained Canterbury 5th in their second EK3 game of the season. Although winning, the game was a lot closer than the score line may indicate. 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.

Read more

Posted 25th September 2008

 

Dover 2nd XV (30) v (23) Sidcup 2nd XV
Played 20th September 2008

 The first away game of the season took the 2nd XV to far-flung Sidcup, a club of similar standing to Dover. The 2nd XV sent a strong team, with captain Matcham continuing his impact role from the bench. A change to the game preparation saw the 2’s attack the first half with great determination. read more...

Posted 29th September 2008

 

Dover Ladies (22) v (15) Thanet Ladies
Played 21st September 2008

Dover entertained Thanet on Saturday in a pre season friendly in front of a large crowd of supporters. Read more

Posted 26th September 2008

 

Beckenham 1st XV (7) v (29) Dover 1st XV
Played 13th September 2008

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

 

Dover Seconds Fight Back Again!
Dover 2nd XV (30) v (21) Tonbridge Juddians 2 XV
Played 13th September 2008

Despite the week's wet weather Crabble provided basking sunshine and warm climes for the Dover 2nd XV's first foray into the Invicta league. Dover sent out a strong team with a full bench - the latter being warmed by skipper Matcham. read more...

Posted 17/09/2008

Dover 3rd XV (36) v (32) Deal/Betteshanger 2nd XV

Paul Price took his side for their opening East Kent 1 league game of the season to Deal, to play the Deal & Betteshanger Lions 2nd XV. read more...

Posted 13/09/2009

 

Dover IV XV (50) v (7) Deal & Betteshanger
Played on 13th September 2008

Dover's 4th XV served up some tasty tries in a scrumptious second half performance against a valiant Lions team. In a match played in hot sunny conditions at Crabble, the superior fitness and fine support play allowed the home team to run in seven tries in a commanding second half display. read more ...

Posted 17/09/2008

 

Dover 2nd XV (25) v Old Williamsonians 1st XV (10)

Played on 6th September 2008

With Dover 2nd moving up to the Invicta Leagues this season, this fixture was meant to provide a tough test to gauge the team’s progress from last season. Dover fielded a strong side, despite missing Stuart Dean at Fullback. read more...

Posted 17/09/2008

 

Dover 3rd XV (48) v (15) Folkestone
Played on 6th September 2008

Dover 3rd XV travelled to Folkestone with a scratch side due to holiday commitments.

This being a pre-season friendly the local rivalry was none the less undiminished .. read more...

Posted 17/09/2008

Thurrock RFC (5) v (8) Dover 1st XV

Dover 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

Sunday 11th May 2008.

Dover RFC Host Their 61st East Kent Sevens Tournament!

The 61st East Kent Seven’s to be hosted by Dover RFC were held last Sunday in scorching summer weather, perfect for spectators, but energy sapping for those playing. Great thanks should go to Colin Hillman and Ray Biggs who controlled the event superbly despite several sides dropping out on the day.

16 sides played through the tournament ensuring every side had at least 3 matches each. Sides from Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Maidstone, Aylesford, Blackheath, Gillingham, Ashford, Warlingham and several others joined to make the day a great success.

The tournament saw many games of good humoured in the main, but highly contested ruby, which led to the eventual Plate & Cup semi finals:

The Plate competition was won by Blackheath, beating Folkestone 57 – 0.

The Cup competition final saw Dover (having overcome Deal 26 – 19 in the semi final), meet Warlingham (who beat Maidstone 19 – 12 in their semi final). The final saw the inevitable leg drain and despite Dover leading into the second half, Warlingham turned on another controlled performance to win 36 – 17.

Trophies were presented following the final at 6.30pm by Dover Mayor Bob Markham (our thanks to the Mayor for agreeing to this for us).

The referees on the day were excellent, special thanks to our annual visiting referees from Suffolk: Darryl Chapman and Rob Millin.

The hard work of Howard Beardsell, John and Carol Mercer and Bernard and Shirley Sedgwick ensured all were fed and watered throughout. The ladies from the shop, the sweets stall and the ice cream from Solley’s. Paddy, Dave, Lisa an Gracie for organising some of the U13/U14 & U15 squads for gate and litter duties. Special thanks to Adams the printers for donating the programmes, Jimmy Davies and P&O for their continued help and support.

This was truly a great end to a superb season for Dover Rugby.

Richard Catt – (Chairman).

Posted 12th May 2008

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

 

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

Brussels Barbarian Ladies (35) v (17) Dover Ladies 1st XV

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...

Posted 27th March 2008

 

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

 

Dover U17's (22) v (0) Westcombe Park
Played 3rd February 2008

Dover U17's took on Westcombe Park at Aylesford on Sunday in the Kent Bowl Final.
These teams met recently in the league campaign in January and Westcombe Park narrowly beat Dover in a thrilling match. read more ...

Posted 27th 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

Maidstone 2nd XV (12) v (12) Dover 2nd XV
Played on 09/02/2008

With Dover looking to process to the Invicta leagues next year a morale boosting performance against the current Invicta League leaders Maidstone was required after the early season thumping they received in the first clash at Mote Park. read more...

Posted 25/02/2008

Dover Ladies 1st XV (20) v (29) Gent Ladies 1st XV

The newly re-formed Dover ladies played host to Belgian touring team Gent at the weekend., On their first outing they were hoping to give the Gent side a good game but ....read more...

Posted 23rd February 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)

 

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. Read more...

Posted 18th February 2008

Dover 2nd XV (39) v (20) Whitstable 2nd XV
Played on 09/02/2008
With the top two teams in the league clashing a tight game was expected by all but in reality Dover showed their class in all departments and run out comfortable winners.
read more.....

Posted 18th Febraury 2008

Dover U17s (26) v Charlton Park U17s (15)
Played 3rd February 2008

Dover U17 hosted Charlton Park at crabble on sunday afternoon in the kent Bowl semi final. Dover elected to play up the slope in the first half and the settling in period saw them defending hard......read more...

Posted 19/02/2008

 

Dover U13s (19) v Deal & Bettshanger U13s (22)
Played Sunday 17th February 2008
Deal and Betts made the short journey to Crabble for Sunday’s second competitive fixture of the season with the young Sharks. read more....

Posted 18th February 2008

Dover U12s (5) v (5) Folkestone U12s
Whitstable U12s (10) v (5) Dover U12s

This was a strong perfromance by the Dover Sharks particular when the squad had a couple of key players out through sickness. Read more...

Posted 18th February 2008

 

Whitstable U10s (5) v (0) Dover U10s
Folkestone U10s (10) v (5) Dover U10s
Played at Dover on 17/02/2008
Dover Under 10’s travelled to Whitstable for a Tri Club meeting. After a lengthy group training session the Dover squad re- grouped to play Whitstable. Read more....

Posted 18th February 2008

 

Dover U16s (18) v (5) Dartfordians U16s
Played on 10/02/2008
Dover welcomed Dartfordians to crabble on sunday for a rare home game. After last weeks woeful display in the narrow victory over folkestone Dover started the game like they had a point to prove and duly dominated the opening exchanges. read more...

Posted 18/02/2008

Dover Under 15s (8) v (10) Sheppey
Played 10th February 2008
It has been a while since Dover and Sheppey have got together for a match. The contest was eagerly awaited and the match lived up to expectation. read more....

Posted 13th 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

Folkestone III XV (5) v (13) Dover IV XV
Played 9th February 2008

Dover fourths maintained their winning streak with a hard won victory over their near neighbours. read more....

Posted 13th February 2008

 

Dover U17's 15 - Deal & Betteshangar U17's 10
Played 3rd February 2008  

Dover U17's gained a place in the semi final of the Kent Bowl Competition on Sunday morning... read more...

posted 04/02/2008

Dover U15s (19) v (0) Whitstable U15s
Played 3rd February 2008  

There was a keen wind blowing across the rugby field at Archers Court this Sunday as Dover Under 15s ran out against Whitstable. read more...

posted 04/02/2008

Whitstable Under 13s (41) v Dover Under 13s (20)
Played 3rd February 2008
Still smarting from last year’s defeat at the hands of Dover in the semi final of the East Kent Cup, and on a high from their current season’s undefeated run, Whitstable were organised and confident from the starting whistle. read more...

Posted 04/02/2008

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 IV XV (59) v (5) Ashford IV XV
Played 02/02/2008

Dover fourth team enjoyed a comfortable win over a disjointed Ashford side at a cold and windy Archers Court. read more...

posted 4/02/2008

 

Folkestone U16s (0) v (5) Dover U16s
Played on 27/01/2008

On sunday 27th Dover's u16's travelled the short distance to Folkestone for their 3rd game in 7 days. read more...

posted 04/02/2008

Dover Under 13s (20) v Folkestone Under 13s (27)
Played 27/01/2008

Archers Court school was the venue for this season’s third competitive fixture with the young Stones. read more...

posted 04/02/2008

 

Dover U12s (5) v (10) Canterbury U12s
Dover U12s (5) v (15) Tunbridge U12s
Played Sunday 27/01/08

A chilly sunny morning awaited the lads at the Canterbury ground. This young side arrived at the ground feeling more confident with their ability than in previous contests

read more...

Posted 29/01/2008

Canterbury U10s (30) v (5) Dover U10s
Tonbridge U10s (XX) v (15) Dover U10s
Played at Dover on 27/01/2008

Dover Under 10s travelled to Canterbury on Sunday facing 2 potentially tough games. Both Canterbury and Tonbridge turned up with large squads.

read more...

posted 04/02/2008

Canterbury U9s B (0) v (0) Dover U9s
Tunbrigde (7) v (0) Dover U9s
Canterbury U9s A (2) v (1) Dover U9s
Played on 27/01/2008

Dover visited Canterbury with Tonbridge Juddians. Dover's first game was against Canterbury 'B' witch was a very tight game seeing most of the play in the centre of the pitch. read more...

Posted 04/01/2008

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

Dover 2nd XV (22) v (0) Thanet 2nd XV
Played 26/01/2008
Dover continued their quest for the East Kent 1 league title with comfortable 22-0 win over Thanet at fortress Crabble. read more...
posted 04/02/2008

Thanet Wanderers (12) v (43) Dover IV
Played 26/01/2008
After a series of cancellations, Dover fourths finally played their first game in 2008. Travelling to Thanet with a strong team, Dover were soon on top in the battle of the forwards. read more...

Posted 04/02/2008

 

Medway U16s (12) v (6) Dover U16s
Played on 23/01/2008

On wednesday 23rd January Dovers' talented u16 side travelled to Medway for a flood-lit fixture against arguably the best team at their age group in the county. It was to be the toughest encounter of the season so far by a long way... read more...

posted 04/02/2008

 

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 Under 15s 10 Ashford 22
Played on 20/01/2008
Gone are the days when the Dover under 15s suffered heavy defeats from clubs such as Ashford and Canterbury and today was no exception. read more...

posted 04/02/2008

Sheppey Under 13s (5) v Dover Under 13s (15)
Played 20/01/2008

On Sunday 20th January, the team travelled to The Ditch on the Isle of Sheppey - home of Sheppey RFC. Having lost a closely matched game last week against Thanet the youthful Sharks were fired up and ready to make a difference.read more..

Posted 04/02/2008

 

Deal and Betteshanger U17 (11) v (10) Dover U17

Played 13/01/2008  

Lady luck dealt Dover U17 a cruel hand in a fiercely contested game at Deal on Sunday. Dover took the first points with a well worked try from centre Dale Mercer.
read more...

Posted 21/01/2008

Dover U16s (31) v (0) Thanet U16s
Played on 13/01/2008

Dovers' u16 side returned to action almost a month after their last match, winning in the final of the east Kent cup, and were spurred on by enthusiastic support which included 1st XV coach Graham Tonks who must be commended for braving the elements on a very windy morning. read more...

Posted 04/01/2008

Thanet Wanderers U13s (27) v (17) Dover U13s
Played 13/01/2008

On Sunday 13 January, the team travelled to St Peter’s Recreation Ground, Broadstairs for this season’s second fixture against the Wanderers.

read more ....
Posted 21/01/2008

 

Dover 1st XV (16) v Diss (14)
Played 12/01/2008

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

Folkestone 2nd XV (6) v (14) Dover 2nd XV
Played 12/01/2008

 

Westcombe Park U17s (29) v (20) Dover U17s
Played 06/01/2008

Dover U17 had a close contest at westcombe park on sunday morning, Dover had the run of the first half and spent much of it camped in or close to the opposition 22metre area but park defended solidly throughout and thwarted the Dover pack time again , read more...
posted 04/01/2008

 

Dover 1st XV (48) v (5) Old Elthamians

Played 5th January 2008

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

 

Faversham 2nd XV (3) - (51) Dover 2nd XV
Played 05/01/2008

 

 

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 Under 13s (17) v (22) Folkestone Under 13s
Played at Dover on 23/12/2007
The U13s Sharks played host to their neighbours Folkestone for a Christmas friendly on 23rd December. read more ...

Posted 04/01/2008

Deal & Betteshanger IV (15) v (15) Dover IV
Played at Deal on 22/12/2007

Dover IV's were involved in a festive battle with their close neighbours on a bright sunny day in Deal. The game was always tight and a draw was a just result for both sides who fought hard for eighty minutes. read more ...

Posted 04/01/2008

East Kent Under 15s Plate Final
Dover Under 15s (38) v (8) Whitstable Under 15s
Played on 16/12/2007

Dover Under 15s have been working hard over the past few weeks through wind, ice and torrential rain to improve not only their rugby skills but..... read more....

posted 04/01/2008

Dover 1st XV (14) v (8) Deal and Betteshanger
Played 15th December 2007

This game had all the ingredients of a classic and those two to three hundred supporters who braved the cold weather to watch this contest were not to be disappointed. read more...

posted 19th December 2007

 

Whitstable 2nd XV (3) v (6) Dover 2nd XV
Played 15/12/2007

Dover 3rd XV (50) v (0) Deal/Bettes 3rd XV
Played on 15/12/2007

Dover started from the off with what was set to bet their best win so far this season.

read more...

Posted 04/01/2008

 

Dover (IV) 44 v 24 Whitstable (III)
Played 17/11/2007

Dover fourths maintained their winning form in a game of two contrasting halves at a cold and bleak Crabble. Read more ...

Posted on 27/11/2007

 

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

Rye U13s (0) v Dover U13s (25)
Played at Rye on 09/12/2007
The Under 13s Sharks made their way into uncharted territory with a visit to the very friendly club of Rye who were excellent hosts on what was otherwise a very wet and windswept day. read more...

Posted 11/12/2007

Ashford U10s (0) v (35) Dover U10s
Played at Dover on 9/12/2007
Despite atrocious weather Dover Under 10’s travelled to Ashford on Sunday.
Read more ...
Posted 11/12/2007

 

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

Dover 2nd XV (46) v (15) Whitstable 2nd XV
Played 24/11/2007

Dover U13s (22) v Maidstone U13s (22)
Played at Dover on 25/11/2007

The young Stones made the 45 mile trek down the M20 for this season’s first encounter with the Sharks on Sunday. The home side had trained hard mid-week and were by far the more organised and positive at the starting whistle read more...

posted 27/11/2007

 

Dover (IV) 44 v 24 Whitstable (III)
Played 17/11/2007

Dover fourths maintained their winning form in a game of two contrasting halves at a cold and bleak Crabble. Read more ...

Posted on 27/11/2007

Aylesford Bulls (20) v (27) Dover 1st XV
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

 

Thanet 1st XV (19) v (26) Dover 2nd XV
Played 17/11/2007

Posted 22/11/2007

Dover IV XV (48) v (5) Thanet Wanderers V XV
Played 17/11/2007

Dover fourths maintained their winning streak with a comfortable win against an impotent Thanet side. read more.....

Posted on 22/11/2007

Dover U16s (10) v (0) Thanet U15s
Played on 18/11/2007

Thanet were the visitors to crabble this sunday in the semi-finals of the kent cup.
Dover started at full throttle as they looked to banish the disappointment of last weeks narrow 7-3 defeat away to Deal, read more...

Posted 22/11/2007

Folkestone U13s (32) v (5) Dover U13s
Played at Folkestone on 18/11/2007

A bitingly cold wind greeted the Dover U13s and their intrepid supporters at Folkestone for their East Kent Plate semi-final fixture. read more ...

Posted 22/11/2007

 

Dover U11’s (25) v (0) Whitstable U11s - Dover U11’s (10) v (0) Deal&Bettes U11s
Dover U11’s (0) v (0) Whitstable U11s - Dover U11’s (15) v (0) Deal&Bettes U11s
Played at Dover on 18/11/2007

Dover under 11’s in their new kit sponsored by James Hart Transport took on Local opposition Deal and Bettshanger as well as Whitstable in a home fixture. read more...

Posted 22/11/2007

 

Dover U10s (35) v (10) Whitstable RFC
Played at Dover on 18/11/2007

Dover Under 10's hosted Whitstable RFC on Sunday. An excellent all round team performance resulted in a 35-10 victory for Dover read more

posted 22/11/2007

 

Dover U7s v Whitstable U7s - Score Draw
Dover U6s v Whitstable U6s - Score Draw
Played at Crabble on 18/11/2007

Sunday saw Whitstable visit Crabble with two teams. Read more ...

Posted 27/11/2007

 

Deal and Betteshanger (24) v (37) Dover 1st XV
played 10th November 2007

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

 

Medway Under 15s (10) v (3) Dover Under 15s
Played on 28/10/2007
Last season Dover lost by a large margin to Medway – this season it was a different story. Read more....

posted 17/11/2007

Dover U13s (0) v (12) Thanet U13s
Played at Dover on 11/11/2007

Dover were frustratingly unable to break Thanet’s unbroken run of wins this season following their visit to Crabble on Sunday.read more...

posted 17/11/2007

 

Dover U17's (41) v (7) Aylesford

Dover U16s (45) v (0) Folkestone U15s
Played on 04/11/2007
Dover welcomed a well organised Folkestone side to Crabble looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. The two sides plunged into the game at full speed and the first ten minutes were tense as the teams got a feel for each other.
read more...

Dover 3rd XV (16) v (3) Canterbury 3rd XV
Played on 03/11/2007

The young Sharks had to fight hard for victory against a comparably larger side of Canterbury, entering the field with only two seniors due to injury, read more...

Posted 14/11/2007

Old Elthamians (22) v (20) Dover 1st XV
Played on 03/11/2007
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
read more...
Posted 05/11/2007

Dover 4th XV (29) V (10) Canterbury 5th XV
Played on 03/11/2007

After heavily defeating Dover in both fixtures in the previous season, Canterbury arrived with high expectations. The visitor’s aspirations were soon shattered in the opening quarter with outstanding play form an inspired home team. Three tries and nineteen points were quickly scored and the visitors looked shell shocked. read more...
Posted on 5th November 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

Sittingbourne (17) v (17) Dover 3rd XV
Played on 27-10-07
Dover's ever developing 3rd XV put Sittingbourne to the sword at the weekend, a bit of an upset it seemed for the home team. read more ...

posted 02/11/2007

Dover U15’s (27) v (13) Thanet U15’s
Played on 28/10/2007
Today saw Dover Under 15s first win of the season and congratulations go to the team for deserving such a fine win. read more ...
posted on 08/10/2007

Dover U13’s (39) v (5) Sheppey U13s
Played at Dover on 28/10/2007
On Sunday the Sharks Under 13s entertained the Islanders at Crabble in their third competitive match of the season. read more...

posted 02/11/2007

HSBC 1st XV (17) v (7) Dover 2nd XV

Old Gravesendian U17s (31) v (13) Dover U17s
Dover U17 played second fiddle to a capable Old gravesendian side on Sunday.
read more...
posted 23/10/2007

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

Dover 2nd XV (72) v (0) Dover 2nd XV

Ashford 4th XV (12) v (52) Dover 4th XV

Dover 4ths travelled to Ashford with a strong squad hoping to build on last weeks resounding win over Sheppey. read more....
Posted on 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

Ash 2nd XV (7) v (41) Dover 2nd XV

After last weeks disappointment Dover were looking to impose themselves from the off in what can be a tricky away fixture. read more...

posted 19/10/2007

Dover Dev Squad (3rd XV) (71) v (0) Sheppy 2nd XV
Dover strolled out confidently onto Crabble on Saturday quietly confident, and from the kick off dominated all game read more...

Posted 19/10/2007

Dover U17's 11 - New Ash Green 13
Sunday morning Dover U17's received a huge boost to their league campaign when they were presented with their new playing strip sponsored by Healthcare Recruitment Company "Nurse Plus". read more...

posted 19/10/2007

U11s East Kent Festival
Played 14th October at Canterbury

Dover Under 11 entered the East Kent Festival hoping they might be able to win the competition, but unfortunately a slow start and unlucky referring decisions worked against the Dover team.read more...

Posted 19th October 2007

 

Dover 2nd XV (20) v (21) Whitstable 2nd XV
Dover seconds came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday losing for the first time this season to a hotly disputed 85 minute penalty.read more ....

Posted on 08/10/2007

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

 

Whitstable Under 15s 12 v 10 Dover Under 15s
Played on 30/09/2007
Dover Sharks under 15 started the season with a solid performance against Whitstable this weekend. The weeks of training with new coaching team of James Cattermole and Mo Kamara paid off as ..... read more..

Posted 1st October 2007

 

Dover U13’s (5) v (22) Folkestone U13s
Played at Folkestone on 30/09/2007

The Under 13s travelled to Folkestone Rugby Club on Sunday for their first match of the new season . Our Under 13s have been training hard on weekdays and Sundays in the run up to their first game.read more ...
Posted 01/10/2007

 

Dover U9s v Ashford & Folkestone
Played on 30/09/2007

The Under 9's played their first game of the season at home against Ashford and Folkestone. read more...

Posted 1st October 2007

 

Charlton Park U17s 8 v 10 Dover U17s

Dover U17's league campaign started in earnest at Charlton Park, London on Sunday. Unfortunately only 14 players were available to take on the fixture read more...

Posted on 29/07/2007

 

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 29/07/2007

 

Dover 2nds 48 v 19 Folkestone 2nds
Played on 22/09/2007

Dover played Folkestone at Crabble on Saturday in their second league game of the season. read more...

Posted on 29/07/2007

 

Dover Development Squad (3rd XV) 0 vs. 35 Whitstable 2nd
played on 22-09-2007
The young Development squad emerged from the changing room on Saturday in high spirits, after 3 convincing wins in as many weeks, against a very strong and well drilled Whitstable team. read more...

Posted 29/09/2007

Dover 4th XV 13 v 15 Folkestone III
Played on 22/09/2007

What was always going to be a tough game was made even tougher with Dover starting the game with only 13. Read more...

 

Dover U17s 8 v 44 Folkestone U17s
played on 16/09/2007

Dover U17 played host to Folkestone on Sunday in a pre league friendly which saw Folkestone comfortable 44-8 winners. read more...

Posted 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

 

Dover 2nds 35 v 13 Faversham
Played on 15/09/2007
Dover took to the field for their first league match this Saturday at Crabble against a strong, physical Faversham side.read more...
Posted on 29/07/2007

Dover 3rd XV (DS) Sharks (54) V (19) New Ash Green
Played on 15/09/2/007

Dover’s 3rd XV (Development Squad) traveled to New Ash Green in buoyant mood following success at Aylesford the weekend before. read more...

Posted 29/09/2007

 

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

 

Aylesford 4th XV 12 v 46 Dover 4th XV

The start to the new season saw the 4th traveling to Aylesford with a team comprising a good mixture of experience and youth. Read more...

Posted 29/09/2007

 

Gentlemen's Evening - Crabble Pavilion 1930 hours Friday 9th November 2007.

Graham Rowntree the ex Leicester, England and British Lion prop is the guest of honour for a Gentlemen's Evening to be held at Crabble Pavilion.Read more ....

Posted 22nd August 2007

ORDER NOW: DOVER RFC STRIPED BLAZERS

Dover RFC are preparing another order for the striped club Blazer.
Orders to be finalized 1st week in August 2007 so don’t delay. Read more....

Posted 22nd July 2007

ORDER NOW: DOVER RFC – replica “BLACK PLAYING SHIRT.”

Dover RFC are preparing an order for replica alternative playing shirts (The Black Strip).Orders to be finalized 1st week in August so don’t delay. Read more...

Posted 22nd July 2007

Playing Kit Announcement!

There has been some concern as to what Dover’s representative rugby playing kit needs to be and where the boundaries / guidelines are. Hopefully the below will clarify this, for those of a much more senior age (please read Knickers for Shorts and Stockings for Socks), in accordance with the original club text.

Senior Sides

Shirts = Oxford/Cambridge Blue 4” hoops (Navy/Sky).

Shorts = Plain Navy.

Socks = Plain navy with sky Turn over tops.

Youth Sides (U13 – U17)

Shirts = Oxford/ Cambridge Blue 4” hoops (Navy/Sky).

Shorts = Plain Navy.

Socks = Navy and Sky Hoops.

Mini/Midi Sides (U7 – U12)

Shirts = Oxford/ Cambridge Blue hoops (Navy/Sky).

Shorts = Plain Navy.

Socks = Navy and Sky Hoops.

The socks with hoops can be purchased through the club shop, as can the Minis shirts (where the hoops are less broad for obvious reasons).

I hope this is of help.

RJC

Posted 22nd July 2007

 

U13 to U17

Fixtures for 2007-2008 are now available more info...

Posted 12th July 2007

 

2007-2008 SE3 1st XV Team Fixture list is now available.

Read More ...

Posted 4th June 2007

U15s start training with James Cattermole and John Tipping,

6.30pm - 8pm, Wednesday 11th July.
Contact team manager Jill Tipping 07739 117206 for further details.

Posted 12th July 2007

Changing Room Availablity!

The changing rooms and showers will be closed during June and July while they undergo a full clean and refurbishment, should anyone have any enquiries in this regard can they speak to Dick Collins who will have details of the project and timescales etc.
Posted 7th June 2007

 

Important Updated - This event has unfortunately been cancelled.

Dover RFC’s – Parisian (French) Night.

20th July 2007 – at the Club House.

Cocktail reception, followed by dinner dance.

£20 for a single ticket (£38 for a couple).More Info...

 

Dover RFC Sponsored Walk.
Sunday 1st July 2007
Details are available here
posted 26th June 2007

 

Saturday 30th June - '06-'07 Development Squad's End of Season Party

The past seasons Development Squad (3rd XV) are having a party on the 30th June at the club.Read more....

Posted 6th June 2007 - Updated 8th June 2007

The 60th East Kent Sevens Senior Tournament 2007 Hosted by Dover RFC

The East Kent Seven’s proved it’s durability, and paid testament to those who play and support the sport and this event. Last year hard grounds, sun bloc, ice cream and copious quantities of cold liquids were the order of the day. While this year.... read more...

Posted on 22nd May 2007

 

 

The Dover Under 14s go on Tour to Southwold, Suffolk
Dover RFC Under 14s spent the May Bank Holiday on an action packed weekend at St Felix Independent School in Suffolk for their tour this year. read more...
Posted 11th May 2007

 

Dover RFC
Sponsored Walk – Sunday 1st July 2007

All sponsorship monies will 100% go to the renovation and building fund of Dover RFC. We have great plans for the Club going forward and its inspirational home at Crabble. Read more about the Sponsored walk

Posted 5th May 2007

 

Dover RFC Sharks: “Giving Pride to the Town – Making History for the Club!

The 2006-2007 season was a challenge as the club entered the RFU London SE4 league, the highest level in the clubs history. read more...

Post updated 8th May 2007

Dover RFC – Senior presentations and club supper – Friday 27th April 2007.

The club was a very upbeat and lively place on Friday evening, when the club catered for 110 sitting down for the annual club supper, along with guest speaker and good friend of the club John Kidson (formed President Folkestone RFC), who gave a very humorous and well received after dinner speech.read more...

Posted on 5th May 2007

 

Dover 3rd XV v Ashford 3rd XV
Played at Dover - Saturday 28th April 2007

This was the last game together for many of the lads in this Dover side, and it’s been a great pleasure over the last 13 years for Brian Burr and George Clark who have coached them to a level that holds them in good stead for their future playing career.
read more...

Posted 5th May 2007

Dover 4th XV v Ashford 4th XV
Played 28th April 2007

 

Dover RFC : MINIS & MIDIS End of Season Presentations - Sunday 29th April 2007.

At the clubhouse the fun and games commence from 12:00hrs on Sunday – there will be a BBQ for all young sharks. Presentations to start at 14:00hrs.

Please see your individual coaches to find out whether you will be training on the Sunday morning or Not.
RJC

Posted 25th April 2007

 

Whitstable 3rd XV v Dover 4th XV
Played 21st April 2007

Posted 24th April 2007

 

Dover's U10s v Canterbury Played 22nd April 2007
On the final Sunday of the mini rugby season, Dover under 10’s travelled to Canterbury to fulfil their fixture in a mini festival where they were to meet the hosts Canterbury, Sittingbourne and Thanet. read more....

Posted 24th April 2007

 

Dover U8s v Canterbury U8s
Played at Canterbury on 22nd April 2007

In this the last game of the season on another glorious, hot day, Dover visited Canterbury. read more...

Posted 23rd April 2007

 

U8s at the Kent Rugby Festival
Played at Tonbridge on 15th April 2007

Despite the very hot weather, Dover travelled to Tonbridge to enjoy the experience of the Kent Festival. read more...

Posted 23rd April 2007

 

Dover 1st XV v Crowborough 1st XV
Played 14th April 2007

Dover are guaranteed promotion to London SE3 after a convincing victory against Crowborough. Read more...

Posted 16th April 2007

 

Under 10’s reach semi final of Harlequins Cup
Played 8th April 2007

Dover under 10’s had reached the semi final of the Harlequins Cup by winning the previous visits to Harlequins against Gosport and Portsmouth in October 2006
Read more...
Posted 12th April 2007

 

The Under 12s Away At Ashford
Sunday 1st April 2007

On Sunday the Under 12s travelled to Ashford RFC for a mini tournament involving Folkestone, Ashford and Rochford RFC from Essex who were temporarily based at Camber Sands as part of their Easter 2007 tour.
read more ...

Posted 3rd April 2007

 

Ashford 1st XV v Dover 1st XV
Played 31st March 2007

Dover returned to their winning ways with a comprehensive victory against a young and spirited Ashford team. The Dover team and supporters were pleased to see ex-first team player Jamie Devlin on the line in support of the Sharks.
read more...

Posted 2nd April 2007

Dover 2nd XV v Ashford 2nd XV
Played at Ashford 31st March 2007

On Saturday Dover 2nd team played their last game of the season against a very young Ashford team. read more...

 

Posted 2nd April 2007

 

Ashford 3rd XV v Dover 3rd XV
Played at Ashford - Saturday 31st Martch 2007

The Sharks expected a tough game from an Ashford side that were big up front with some lively centres who put Dover on the back foot from the start and , if they hadn't fumbled the ball they could well have scored first. read more...

Posted 2nd April 2007

Dover 4th XV v Ashford 4th XV
Played 31st March 2007

A depleted Dover took to the pitch on Sunday in what turned out to be a real toe to toe contest. read more...

Posted 27th March 2007

Whitstable U13s V Dover U13s
Played Sunday 25th March 2007

They're FINALLY getting there and coming of age. It's no secret that Dover
U13's have had a torrid season right from the start, struggling with
numbers and continuity of attendance during training sessions. read more..

Posted 26th March 2007

Under 12s, Kent Midi Festival
Sunday 26 March 2007

Hosted by Folkestone RFC, a total of 38 teams from all over the County descended on the town to contest in the 2007 competition. read more..
Posted 27th March 2007

U11s Travel to the 26th Kent Mini/Midi Festival
Held at Folkestone on Sunday 25th March 2007
Dover ‘s Under 11s competed in this years 26th Kent Mini/Midi Rugby Festival hosted by Folkestone this Sunday. read more..

Posted 26th March 2007

Dover's U10s At the Kent Festival at Folkestone on Sunday
Played 25th February 2007

Dover under 10's entered the Kent festival on Sunday. The Dover under 10's made a sluggish start to the day but improved with every game Read more...
Posted 26th March 2007

U8s Travel to Ashford
Played on Sunday 25th March 2007

The under 8s travelled to Asford this weekend and the results for the under 8's team that played at Ashford are read more...

Posted 26th March 2007

 

Sidcup 1st XV v Dover 1st XV
Friendly Played 17th March 2007
After last weeks disappointment Dover needed a contest in order to blow the cobwebs away. This ‘friendly’ turned out to be a hard fought match as like their previous encounter in the Kent Cup some weeks previous. read more..
Posted 26th March 2007

Ash 1st XV v Dover 2nd XV
Played at Ash 24th March 2007

After last weeks plate final win against Folkestone, Dover turned there attention to the league for their penultimate game of the season against Ash.read more...
Posted 26th March 2007

Dover 3rd XV (12) v (5) Whitstable 2nds
Played at Thanet - Saturday 24th March 2007

Dover made it 5 league wins out of 6 since Xmas, with a hard fought win over league leaders Whitstable 2nds read more...
Posted 26th March 2007

Dover 4th/Vets XV (0) v (12) Maidstone Vets XV
Friendly Played on 24th March 2007
Having secured their league points against Whitstable, who were unable to make a team, the Sharks fielded a mixed team in a friendly at Crabble against Maidstone Veterans.read more..

Posted 26th March 2007

 

MINIS – U7 – U8 – U9.

Tournament at Ashford this Sunday (25th March), please liaise with your age group coaches to confirm times and arrangements – or contact Bob Thomson “Minis Chairman”
Posted 23rd March 2007

DRFC Hosts a very Successful Dover District Schools Tag Festival!

Dover Rugby Club hosted the Dover District Primary Schools Tag Festival. Twelve primary school teams entered the competition. Each team consisted of seven players requiring at least three boys and three girls. All sides thoroughly enjoyed the festival organised by Peter Norton the district sports coordinator.

The final was between River and Vale View Primary schools with River school beating Vale View 2 - 1 in a close and very competitive Final.

Picture supplied by and reported By    John Sayers
Posted 23rd March 2007

The Under 10,11, & 12's are at Folkestone this weekend

The east Kent Festival is on at Folkestone this weekend but not at the usual venue of Folkestone Rugby Club. Please see the follwing page for more details. Read more

Posted 21st March 2007

 

Kent County RFU Annual U16s Rugby Festival
Played 18th March 2007 On Sunday

Dover took a squad of 21 to take part in the Kent County RFU annual age grade Rugby festival, this year being hosted by Beckenham RFC.Read More

Posted 21/03/2007

The U15s Kent Cup
Played 18th March 2007

Cranbrook    v Dover - Lost
Maidstone    v Dover - Lost
Orpington     v Dover - Won
Old Ayleans v Dover - Lost

Dover U15's had a disappointing day at the Kent Cup on Sunday. Read more..

Posted 21st March 2007

Dover 2nd XV Winners of The East Kent Plate Final

Dover 2nd XV v Folkestone
Played at Sittingbourne 17th March 2007

Dover travelled to Sittingbourne on Saturday to play in the final of the East Kent Plate against Folkestone in an attempt to bring back home the first piece of silver wear of the season. Read more...

Posted 21th March 2007

Eastbourne 1st XV v Dover 1st XV
Played 17th March 2007

Dover’s chances of winning London 4 were dealt a huge blow following a disappointing defeat to a vastly improved Eastbourne side.Read more...
Posted 19th March 2007

PITCH UPDATES - Its Good News!!

The pitches have recovered from the recent bad weather and are open to everyone again. The first team and all senior training is back on at Crabble again on Thursday nights. Many thanks to everyone who abided by the decision to keep off when we needed people to. Please respect the pitch committee’s decision in the future should we have another bout of heavy rain again!

Brian Burr & the pitch commitee!

Posted 13th March 2007

 

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR U7, U8, U9 MINIS

The Kent Festival for the U7, U8 & U9's hosted by the Tonbridge Juddians has been postponed until the 15th of April due to the expected bad weather and waterlogged pitches. All administrative details remain the same with the only change being the date. More information to follow.......

Updated 13th March 2007

 

Old Gravesendians U14s v Dover U14s

This week the under 14s travelled up to Old Gravesendians and took part in a very competitive match.Read more...

Posted 12th March 2007

 

Dover U17s v Aylesford U17s
Played Sunday 4th March 2007

With Dover's Crabble pitches suffering at the hand of the weather the U17's went to Archers Court to take on Aylesford. Read more...

Posted 6th March 2007

 

Dover 1st XV v Darfordians
Played 3rd March 2007

I think I am right in saying on behalf of all the many supporters who attended this game, that this was simply one magical day. Read more...

Posted 5th March 2007

Canterbury 3rd XV v Dover 2nd XV
Played 24th February 2007

Dover travelled to Canterbury this week to try and continue there unbeaten run and maintain the lead in the race for the title, against a very strong Canterbury team.
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Posted 5th March 2007

 

Dover 4th XV v Canterbury V XV
Played on 3rd March 2007

The Sharks put on a brave and worthy performance against a well-drilled and determined Canterbury side, which beard no resemblance to the team they played earlier in the season. Read more...

Posted 5th March 2007

Dover U16’s v Canterbury U16’s
Played 4th March 2007

This home game had to be played at Archers Court School whilst our pitches at Crabble were rested after all the recent rain. Read more...

Posted 5th March 2007

Important Announcements - Please Read!
Urgent Notice to all coaches and players

The pitches have taken quite a beating, and the Grounds Committee has quite reasonably issued an off the grounds notice in the hope that it can be rejuvenated before next week-end.

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posted 26th February 2007

 

Dover 3rd XV v Thanet 4th XV
The game started with good testeron from both sides as cool and not so cool swapped swinging hand bags on numerous ocassions thro out the match.
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Posted 26/02/2007

Dover 2nd XV v Thanet 3rd XV
After last weeks excellent win to take them to the top of the table Dover took to the field to play last years league champions Thanet in a potential banana skin game.

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Posted 26th February 2007

 

Brighton v Dover 1st XV - Played 24th February 2007

Dover’s day started dreadfully when their bus broke down and 11 players were stranded on the M20. Read more...

Posted 25th February 2007

 

Dover 1st XV (20) v (0) Bromley
Dover were again hugely impressive in a superb victory against third place Bromley.

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Posted 24th February 2007

 

Snowdown 2nd XV V Dover 4th XV
Played at Snowdown (EK League 3) on 10/02/2007

Over subscribed with players for the first time this season, the 4th XV Sharks travelled to Snowdown for their normal hard fought local derby. Read more

Posted 10th February 2007

 

Thanet Wanderers v Dover 1st XV
Played at Thanet 10/02/2007

Dover’s progression to the quarter final of the Kent Cup was creditable in itself and once again they would be tested to the hilt against the Wanderers who currently sit in third place in London 2. Read more...

Posted 10th February 2007

 

Beccehamians v Dover 1st XV
Played at Beccehamians 27/01/2007

Dover maintained their good form thanks to a controlled performance throughout the game. Beccs have always been a hard nut to crack and the Sharks should be pleased of this comprehensive victory; even though the score doesn’t reflect the dominance of the Dover game. Read more

Here are some pictures of the match by Martyn see more

Posted 1st February 2007

 

Folkestone U15s v Dover U15s - Played Sunday 28th January 2007
Dover U15's travelled to Folkestone on Sunday and recorded a solid win on a pitch which in horse racing parlence would have been described as 'heavy going'.
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posted 28th January 2007

Dover 2nd XV v Ash XV Played on 28th January 2007
Ash came to Crabble looking to turn around a 25 point deficit from the first leg of the Kent Plate Semi Final.Read more

posted 28th January 2007

Dover U16s v Folkestone U16s

Is this the start of something better? This is the question that must be answered...Read more.

posted 28th January 2007

 

Under 11s travel to Ash to play Old Gravesendians?

Whilst we only had the opportunity to go against one side, old gravesendians U11s, Dover put in a good performance with many new players still jocking for positions. Read More

Posted 28th January, 2007

 

Dover 1st XV through to Quarter Finals of Kent Cup!

Dover away to Thanet on 11th February 2007 – 14:00hrs kick off.Posted 28th January 2007

Posted 28th January 2008

Dover U17 Match report
Dovers U17 performance continued to improve on sunday when they narrowly lost to Old Elthamian In the Plate 1/4 final.Read more ...

Posted 22nd January 2007

Dover U16's Match report

Dover travelled to Deal & Betteshanger Lions in the knowledge that this game was winnable but ..... Read more...
Posted 22nd January 2007

Dover U15's Match report

Dover U15's won their first match of the new year in a hard fought contest at Crabble on Sunday.Read more ...
Posted 22nd January 2007

Dover 1st XV through to next round Kent Cup!

Dover produced a gutsy performance to defeat London 3 outfit and promotion hopefuls Sidcup and make their way into round 3 of the Kent Cup. Read more...

Posted 22nd January 2007

Dover 4th XV Match Report

It was a disappointing week for the 4th team Sharks with last minute changes made to the team just hours before kick off.Read more...
Posted 22nd January 2007

Dover RFC ladies and U17 girls - Coach found!

The contacts page now has some numbers ladies can phone for information.
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Post updated on 17th January 2007

Dover 1st XV - Kent Cup Fixture Changed to Saturday 20th January 2007

The Kent Cup should be played on Sunday, but Sidcup have asked if we can play on Saturday (which we have agreed to – subject to the referee being able to change). So as far as we can see this game will be played on Saturday 20th January at Dover with a 14:00hrs kick off time.

Posted 17th January 2007

 

Dover U17s Travel to Tonbridge!

An early start on Sunday appeared to agree with Dover U17s as they travelled to Tonbridge Juddians for their last league pool match. Read More...

Posted 17th January 2007

Dover 1st XV Top the Table!

Dover produced another superb performance against 3rd place Hove and with Charlton Park losing the Sharks share a four point lead with Eastbourne at the top of London 4. Read more
Posted 17th January 2007

 

Dover 4th XV Truimph in first leg of the Kent Cup!

Back home at Crabble, after what seemed like an eternity playing away fixtures, the Sharks were determined to play a winning game of rugby.

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Posted 17th January 2007

 

Dover 's 1st XV Win Again!!

Dover continued to set the pace at the top of London 4 with a comprehensive win against fellow league challengers Charlton Park. Read more ...
Posted 12th January 2007

 

U12s Twickenham Visit 6th January Important Information

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Posted 21/12/2006

HOSPICE COLLECTION On the 16th December 2006

Lesley Gordon collected at the 1st & 2nd XV matches in aid of the “East Kent Pilgrims Hospice” – Lesley has confirmed that £48.76 was collected, thanks to all those club members who contributed.

U15s - East Kent Cup Final

Dover U15's played out a thrilling East Kent Cup final match against Ashford on Sunday at the neutral venue of Canterbury. read more ...

Posted 21/12/2006

Dover 1st XV Match Report
The Vice Presidents of Dover Rugby Club met for a pre- Christmas get together, courtesy of the culinary delights of Hudson Worrell-Mercer and it was important that the Sharks completed the first half of the season on a high note.read more
Posted 18th December 2006

Dover 2nd XV v Faversham ( East Kent Cup match - 2nd Leg)

After losing the toss, Dover kicked off downhill and with the sun, going into the match 13 points behind from the first leg Dover started at high tempo. read more...

Posted 21/12/2006

Dover 3rd XV v Deal/Betts ( East Kent Cup match - 2nd Leg)

With a deficit of 6 points from the previous leg, Dover had a tough game ahead of them. The development squad fielded their youngest team so far this season, with only 2 players over 20, yet this was to be their best performance to date.. read more...

Posted 21/12/2006

Dover 4th XV v Deal/Betts (East Kent Cup match - 2nd Leg)

The 4ths went to Deal/Betts 4 points behind in the second leg of their East Kent Cup defence. read more...

Posted 21/12/2006

 

VIP lunch And Minis Christmas Party!

Saturday 16th December - Vice Presidents Luncheon
(1st & 2nd XV Sharks at home )
Sunday 17th December - Minis Christmas Party 12:00 14:30!

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Posted 12th December 2006

 

Under 17s Match Report Available

Dover got back on track with their league fixtures this weekend with a convincing win over Aylesford. read more ...

Posted 11th December 2006

 

Under 14s Match Report Available

It was a bad day at the office for Dover’s Under 14s this weekend. Hopes were high after a restful week of no training due to bad weather, but .... read more ...

Posted 11th December 2006

 

IMPORTANT Notice to All members!

All training and matches are off this weekend (9th & 10th December)!
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Posted 8th December 2006

 

IMPORTANT Note to ALL Under 11s

Midweek training has been cancelled on Thurday 7th December 2006 due to weather and pitches.

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Posted 7th December 2006

Events Sections Updated - Robbie Burns Spectacular Night!

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Posted 6th December 2006

 

First XV Match Report 02/12/2006

Dover travelled to the friendly East Sussex side with a determination to put last week's disappointment behind them. read more...

Posted 4th December 2006

Heineken Cup comes to Dover!

Was this a rehearsal for the future? Maybe but that is some way away!

The Cup in the company of Claire (Miss London) came to one of the South East’s most progressive and thriving clubs; Dover.

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RJC

 

First XV Match Report 25/11/2006

Following the deduction of two points in recent weeks for an administrative error it was vital that Dover won this game to keep ahead at the top of the league.

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U12s Match Report 19/11/2006

The Under 12s travelled to “The Ditch”on the Isle of Sheppey, the home of Sheppey RFC as part of a busy season’s fixture schedule.Posted 20/11/2006
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U14s Match Report 19/11/2006

Following several wins, Dover Sharks under 14s suffered a heavy loss against Ashford Rugby Club..Posted 20/11/2006
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U15s Match Report 19/11/2006

Dover U15's away at Ashford.Posted 20/11/2006
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Second XV Match Report 18/11/2006

After Dover 2nds had a week off last week, they took to the field to face a large Ash side at Fortress Crabble.Posted 20/11/2006

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Dover RFC & Duke of York's OBA

Remembrance weekend fixtures read more - Posted 14/11/2006

During the weekend of 11-12/11/2006 “Remembrance Weekend”
The Duke of York’s Old Boys and Members of Dover RFC, collected a total of £78.62
For the Royal British Legion –Poppy Appeal.

U15's Win Again! Match Report Available - 12/11/2006
Dover hosted Deal and Bettshanger in a tough local derby at Crabble on Sunday

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First XV Match Report Available 11/11/2006

The Sharks made it victory six out six at Hove on Saturday, to consolidate their leading position in this London South East 4 league fixture.Posted 14/11/2006

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Two Dover lads reunited! On the right is Ryan Kilpatrick (ex Dover player), and on the left is current Dover player Jamie Devlin.

read more Posted on 9th November 2006

 

Ball Sponsor Found - 1st XV at Hove - Jamie Devlin
Jamie Devlin is celebrating his 21st Birthday this Sunday 12th November 2006, which he is celebrating in Helmann province Afghanistan as combat support with 3 commando. - Posted on 9th November 2006
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Tesco's are giving out double vouchers this weekend as this is the last week they are being issued.Posted 2nd November 2006
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October 2006

The Under 12s finished with well-earned Runners Up medals and some silverware for the Clubhouse at the recent EKC Tournament. - Posted 30th October 2006
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RFU Senior Vase Competion Draw Results are in and we are out!

Dover 1st XV get eaten up by Deal Lions in the Senior Vase cup. Match report to follow - Posted 29th October 2006
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Bromley v Dover 1st XV Match Report Available - Posted 24th October 2006
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First XV Dover v Brighton Match Report Available - Posted 15th October 2006
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Under 10s tour is a great success! - Posted 9th October 2006
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First XV Match Report available - Posted 9th October 2006
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Website Content Added - Posted 9th October 2006
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Dover RFC's 100's Club winners have been drawn! - Posted 4th October 2006
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Dates for your Diary -Posted 2nd October 2006
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Notice Board Up - Important anoucements on here! - Posted 1st October 2006
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