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Last weekend’s games Deacons 19 - 38 Sheppey 2nds: Despite a spirited effort, the Deacons continue to face challenges in assembling a core team with…

Early errors and tough defence see 1st XV fall to Barnes The team fell short, with early errors proving costly against a resilient visiting side.…

CANTERBURY 13 BARNES 22 by David Haigh Early errors were to prove costly for an off colour Canterbury who failed to score a point in…

SATURDAY PREVIEW I have spoken in recent weeks about how we are focusing on our performance, doing the things that we are great at repeatedly.…

1st XV A second half onslaught, which, yielded five tries, ended Canterbury’s challenge to the unbeaten league leaders. In the final play of the game…

TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS 40 CANTERBURY 24 by David Haigh A second half onslaught, which, yielded five tries, ended Canterbury's challenge to the unbeaten league leaders. In…

Canterbury 5th v Gravesend 4th Canterbury 19pts. Gravesend 4th 35pts. This makeshift Zingari side made a poor start against a well drilled Gravesend fifteen. The…

Job Title: Lead Coach – CRFC Women Location: Canterbury Rugby Football Club (CRFC), Canterbury, UK Contract Type: Part-time Closing Date: 11/11/24 About Canterbury Rugby Football Club (CRFC)…

SATURDAY'S TEST I have written over the last few weeks how we continue to chase a performance for us to be proud of, not just…

1st XV back to winning ways Our 1st XV returned to winning form with a hard-fought victory over a strong Westcombe Park side at the…

It's that time again when the 1st XV travel to old rivals TJ's. There is usually a good turnout from the Black & Amber supporters.…

Needing an organ replacement can be a matter of life or death, and the decision to donate an organ is never an easy one. Whether…

PARK HOUSE 9 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 15 by Dan Gill After a two week week lay-off the Pilgrims travelled to Park House for what is never…

CANTERBURY 39 WESTCOMBE PARK 22 by David Haigh A goal kicking master class by Frank Reynolds under pinned this clear cut victory for Canterbury as…

SATURDAY TEST It's always strange when after a five point win you are left feeling unsatisfied, but our performance against Havant gave us many questions…

After Guernsey ended their winning streak last weekend, Canterbury 1st XV had to dig deep to get back to their winning ways. Newly promoted to…

A fantastic fundraising day of golf was held at Faversham Golf Club 27th September. Teams of 4 competed over 18 holes followed by prizegiving and…

CANTERBURY 36 HAVANT 31 by David Haigh From a position of comfort Canterbury found themselves in a fight for survival before they came away with…

Away at Guernsey has historically always been a tough fixture and after taking the lead early we put ourselves in a great position. Conceding twice…

Congratulations to our October 300 Club winners! 65 x Kirsty Walder 115 x CJ Edmonson 118 x T Stewart 103 x Alan Willett 157 x…

Saturday is debut day for players from our newly formed ACE Academy, the joint venture between the club and Archbishop's School, which was launched in…

GUERNSEY RAIDERS 41 CANTERBURY 23 by Chris Fullbrook With both sides unbeaten so far this season, Canterbury knew they were facing a stern test as…

SATURDAY PROSPECTS Nine from nine! It has been a great start to the season across the 1st XV, Pilgrims & Canons and all still remain…

CANTERBURY 49 WORTHING 21 by David Haigh Three wins from three make this Canterbury's best start for several seasons and this time their control produced…

WEEKEND PROSPECTS Two from two and six from six across the 1st XV, Pilgrims and Canons, not a bad start! A result away at Sevenoaks…

PILGRIMS 43 SEVENOAKS 2nd 17 by Dan Gill Following last week’s victory at Crowborough, the Pilgrims opened their account at the MTG with a convincing…

SEVENOAKS 14 CANTERBURY 27 by David Haigh Canterbury lead the early National 2 East table with maximum points after a Kent derby victory which was…

SATURDAY PROSPECTS Last season we didn’t get off to the start we wanted with an opening-day loss against this week's opposition, so starting strongly has…

The 2024/25 season has returned with a bang! Three senior teams were out last Saturday bringing home three victories. We also had an exciting demonstration…

Crowborough 15 Canterbury Pilgrims 21 by Dan Gill Pilgrims opened their Counties 1 Kent title defence with a tough fixture at Steel cross where they…

CANTERBURY 53 COLCHESTER 13 by David Haigh This thumping victory gave Canterbury an ideal start to the new National 2 East league season. They dominated…

SATURDAY PROSPECTS As we turn the page on preseason, this week represents the transition from preparation to action with our first league fixture awaiting us…

To celebrate the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the first home game of the season, and welcoming Colchester to National 2 East, Canterbury Hellfire is bringing Wheelchair…

Congratulations to September's 300 Club Winners 77 x Mark Quinn 22 x M D Burgess 121 x Clive Tilton 133 x Nick Rooke 148 x M Darbyshire

In a bold and transformative move, Wasps Rugby Club is set to make a significant comeback by potentially relocating to Kent, a region often overlooked…

NEW SIGNING As we head into the opening game of new National 2 East league season with a home fixture against Colchester, the club have…

CANTERBURY12 BLACKHEATH 41 by David Haigh The power and pace of a Blackheath side which won this Friday night pre-season encounter by seven tries to…

The senior squad round off their pre-season preparations on Friday evening this week (August 30) when National Division One side Blackheath are the visitors to…

HARPENDEN 7 CANTERBURY 52 by David Haigh Canterbury cantered to victory in this second pre-season friendly, scoring eight tries and dominating their Regional level rivals…

International rugby stars Alex Lowzoski and John Gallagher launched our ambitious new rugby academy on August 21st. The ACE Academy, a joint venture with the…

CANTERBURY 26 ESHER 45 by David Haigh The first pre-season game is always a test bed for club squads and this one, played in four…

Canterbury start their warm-up for the new league rugby season on Saturday when National One side Esher are the visitors to the Marine Travel Ground,…

Our much-loved David Haigh has today reached the magnificent age of ninety. Born in Liverpool in 1934, David’s love for sport started at Newton-Le-Willows Grammar…

The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Monday 19th August 2024 at 7pm for a 7,30 start at the clubhouse. To view the…

The 2024/25 season is almost upon us and we look forward to inviting you all back to the Marine Travel Ground to cheer on the…

The club has announced seven new signings ahead of the September start to the National 2 East league season. The fresh faces are Ollie Frostick,…

Nine club members have been recognised in this year's Kent RFU Honda Awards. They are made for outstanding volunteer services to rugby union in England.…

WING'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY Canterbury wing Garry Jones got the best birthday present he could have wished for, scoring two crucial tries for Kent in their…

TWICKENHAM FINAL Kent are in the final of the Bill Beaumont Cup County Championship at Twickenham next Saturday, June 15th. There will be a strong…

Rugby is going walkabout in Canterbury this week. The club is introducing Walking Rugby to the summer programme which will run from Thursday and Friday,…

The fixtures for the 1st XV National League 2 East fixtures are out. It looks to be a tough season with 3 new teams joining…

Four Canterbury players were part of the Kent Womens team which romped to a 50-3 victory over Berkshire at the Medway club on Sunday, Daniela…

We are once again the starting point to the annual Canterbury Bike Ride and there will be a choice of routes provisionally 21, 55 and…

The old season may still be fresh in the memory but the 2024/25 campaign is already taking shape with three new names in the mix.…

BACKS IN DEMAND Five Canterbury players, including four of the back division, have been named in the Kent senior men's squad who begin their defence…

CANTERBURY 34 SEVENOAKS 21 by David Haigh Canterbury ended their league campaign in positive style with this bonus point victory which sealed a seventh place…

CANTERBURY V SEVENOAKS: THE FINALE And before you know it it’s the last one of the season, and what a game to end on. A…

Our Colts kick off this rugby weekend as Westcliffe brings the battle to the MTG this Friday with a 7.00pm kick off. This will be…

SUNDAY SILVERWARE The club is hosting the Kent Finals day on Sunday, April 28th with East Kent clubs involved in all four games at the…

HENLEY HAWKS 36 CANTERBURY 35 by David Haigh The tries flowed, the result went Henley's way by the barest of margins and Canterbury showed huge…

MATCH PREVIEW: HENLEY HAWKS Saturday was our first victory against Bury in the last three seasons and the team had to dig deep, literally uphill…

We are now at the very sharp end of the 2023/24 season, with very few games remaining. Zingari ended seventh in Kent B Rural. Deacons…

BECCEHAMIANS 63 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 0 by John Mitchell Pilgrims saved their worst performance of the season for their final Counties 1 Kent league game as…

CANTERBURY 29 BURY ST EDMUNDS 25 by David Haigh Some victories are down to superior skills; some, like this narrow one from Canterbury, can be…

MATCH PREVIEW: BURY ST EDMUNDS The final block is upon is and we still have a great deal to play for. Sitting 7th in National…

We are thrilled to announce that one of our partners, Canterbury Christ Church University, has secured funding for a new inclusive rugby initiative to encourage…

Congratulations to our March 300 Club Winners 148 x Mike Derbyshire  37 x. J M Edmondson 211 x Naz Kaliq  59 x Peter Hermitage 83…

BROMLEY 26 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 28 by John Mitchell The newly crowned champions of Kent 1 left it to the last minute to save themselves from…

OLD ALBANIAN 38 CANTERBURY 23 by David Haigh This was a hugely disappointing performance from a Canterbury side that went into this game on the…

MATCH PREVIEW: OLD ALBANIAN The big difference this season from the previous one is our ability to back up results and the momentum that allows…

What a fantastic Super Saturday that was! All home games resulted in Canterbury victories with our 1st XV scoring 19 unanswered points in the first…

Great news for Canterbury Colts 2nd row Charlie Barker who has signed a two year professional contract with Saracens. He is the Colts 3rd second…

Sunday, March 10th, saw Kent U20's open their National Championship campaign with a pool match against last season’s finalists Hampshire at Tunbridge Wells RFC. In…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 28 ASHFORD 18 by John Mitchell Pilgrims crowned their outstanding season with a victory that sealed the Counties 1 Kent title with two…

CANTERBURY 33 GUERNSEY RAIDERS 19 by David Haigh Having put their mark on the game with nineteen unanswered points in the first half Canterbury eased…

After a tight first 40 minutes last week we came out in the second half and controlled the game, scoring 31 points and, if not…

What a weekend of rugby that was! Our 1st XV rediscovered their winning ways, whilst Canons and our Women were dominant in their games. Unfortunately,…

CROWBOROUGH 27 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 7 by John Mitchell The eighteen game winning run has come to an end as the Pilgrims were outplayed in all…

CANTERBURY 41 NORTH WALSHAM VIKINGS 12 by David Haigh A muscular afternoon from the Canterbury pack brought to an end a run of three defeats…

The swing in the level of our performance between the first and second half against Westcombe Park is something that we have had to process.…

Hello, everyone! As the Girls Section Manager at Canterbury Rugby Club, I'm excited to share the incredible strides we've made in girls' rugby this International…

Last weekend turned into a washout, with all senior fixtures bar the Deacons being called off due to pitch conditions, and the Zingari having to…

Canterbury Rugby Club is very lucky to have strong links with the business community, which allows us to grow our reach further than our home…

It was a tough weekend for our senior teams. Friday Night Lights was again a success, with a good number of supporters cheering on both…

WESTCOMBE PARK 27 CANTERBURY 14 by David Haigh A dominant second half from 'Combe settled this Kent derby as an error prone Canterbury failed live…

WEEKEND PREVIEW We needed a reaction from the players after the Dorking game and our performance against Barnes was much improved. Our adjustment to the…

A weekend of mixed fortunes and what could have beens. The 1st XV pushed hard against National 2’s second placed team and looked like they…

CANTERBURY PILGRIM 60 CHARLTON PARK 12 by John Mitchell After this resounding victory, Pilgrims need just nine points from their four remaining games to be…

CANTERBURY 20 BARNES 29 by David Haigh After the previous week's woes this was a better performance from Canterbury but not quite good enough to…

CANTERBURY v BARNES One year later and although the margin was slightly smaller, we came away from Dorking with a very familiar taste in our…

DARTFORDIANS 36 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 51 by John Mitchell This was a severe test against a Dartfordians side who were unbeaten at home this season and…

It was a weekend of ups and downs. We celebrated those who won and commiserated with those who didn’t, but as one club, we ready…

DORKING 42 CANTERBURY 22 by David Haigh In the lead up to this game Canterbury Head Coach Matt Corker challenged his squad to show they…

Canterbury 35 - 36 Weavering 1st XV The Zingari lost out to a strong top of the table well drilled Weavering side by the narrowest…

DORKING v CANTERBURY Sometimes it's just about getting the job done. Last time out against Worthing, taking an early lead through a penalty was a…

DOVER 31 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 43 by John Mitchell Another great local derby, perhaps the best game of the season so far and a win that…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 38 DEAL & BETTESHANGER LIONS 17 By John Mitchell A great game of rugby with local rivals Deal and Betteshanger giving unbeaten Pilgrims…

CANTERBURY 36 WORTHING RAIDERS 33 by David Haigh A try from skipper Jamie Stephens in the final minute gave a resilient Canterbury the maximum spoils.…

CANTEBURY V WORTHING RAIDERS After two tough games to start the year, fifty points on the road at Wimbledon last week was the perfect remedy.…

The unbeaten Pilgrims kick-off this weekend's league rugby programme at the Marine Travel Ground with a Friday evening clash against East Kent rivals Deal &…

Tom Best, the long serving first team vice-captain, will reach a special landmark when he takes the field for Saturday's league game against Worthing. It…

WIMBLEDON 36 CANTERBURY 52 by David Haigh Canterbury are proving to be the traveling men of National 2 East as they registered their fifth win…

WIMBLEDON v CANTERBURY My closing words to the players in our huddle after Saturday's game were “Be proud but don’t be happy” and as we…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 45 HEATHFIELD & WALDRON 22 by John MItchell The last time these two sides met, back in October, it was a closely fought…

CANTERBURY 34 ESHER 36 by David Haigh In a top quality game, full of pace and intensity, Canterbury pushed the National 2 East league leaders…

CANTEBURY v ESHER For us as a team to be considered as contenders in this league we must be able to perform against the top…

Bury St Edmunds 33 Canterbury 14 by Andy Rogers This was another frustrating performance from the City side. If the game was only played between…

CRANBROOK 19 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 43 by John Mitchell This was never going to be an easy game for a much changed Pilgrims The first team…

It's great to be able to wish you a happy new year. We went into the break on a high after a great win away…

The Club heads into a well deserved Christmas break with its head held high. The first half of the season has been punishing. More matches…

Canterbury Pilgrims 60 Thanet Wanderers 24 by John Mitchell A large crowd at this Friday night game, played in excellent conditions, were treated to a…

TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS 24 CANTERBURY 28 by David Haigh This game had all the terrific stuff you would expect of a local derby as Canterbury edged…

TOBRIDGE JUDDIANs V CANTERBURY Recently I shared a clip with the team of Alex Sanderson talking after Sale’s defeat at Quins. Going into the game…

Congratulations to our December 300 Club Winners 114 x Trevor Maine 22 x Malcolm Burgess 157 x Tony Warner 30 x Chris Daughton 24 x…

We are sad to report the death of Gus MacConnachie, who played lock for the Pilgrims and 1st XV in the early 1970s. Our condolences…

Floodlit rugby is on the Friday night pre-Christmas menu this week (December 15th) when Pilgrims serve up a tasty East Kent derby against Thanet Wanderers…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 36 BROMLEY 10 by John Mitchell Wing Max Campbell marked his return from injury by registering a first half hat trick of tries…

CANTERBURY 33 HENLEY HAWKS 43 by David Haigh Canterbury Head Coach Matt Corker said that this National 2 East game against fourth placed Henley would…

Zingari 0 - Vigo 2nds 56 The Zingari suffered their worst defeat of the season against a strong Vigo second side. Canterbury was under the…

CANTERBURY V HENLEY HAWKS The frozen pitch at Bury may have put the chance to continue our good run of form on hold, but it…

Canterbury was named top rugby club for the second year at the annual Club Awards ceremony in Leicester. It was not the only accolade for…

ASHFORD 0 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 19 by John Mitchell On very cold, damp winter's days like this league position and form goes out of the window…

The first team match at Bury St Edmunds has been called off after the pitch was declared unfit. A Friday afternoon inspection confirmed that the…

BURY ST EDMUNDS V CANTERBURY After another five points on Saturday, we are up to 6th in the league table as well as chalking up…

Produced just a drop kick away from the Marine Travel Ground, using the finest Kent-grown grapes, 'Seven Points' has been created to be our club's…

As rugby people the names of Saracens and Harlequins are well known. To watch the rugby union teams play is normally full on, fast, furious…

CANTERBURY 32 OLD ALBANIAN 27 by David Haigh It has been some time since Canterbury enjoyed the luxury of a four match winning run but…

CANTERBURY V OLD ALBANIAN Our focus all last week was to make sure that we prepared ourselves mentally to travel to Guernsey to perform at…

GUERNSEY 10 CANTERBURY 34 by Andy Rogers It’s often said there is no such thing as a free lunch and so it turned out on…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 43 CROWBOROUGH 10 by David Haigh Billed as the Match of the Day between the only two unbeaten sides in Counties 1 Kent…

Canterbury 21 – 5 Leigh The zingari had to endure the hardest opening half of the season so far. Leigh came at them from the…

PILGRIMS v CROWBOROUGH The clash of the only two unbeaten sides in Counties 1 Kent make Saturday a special day at the Marine Travel Ground.…

GUERNSEY V CANTERBURY Fifty points on the road, and five added to our league tally is exactly what we wanted from last Saturday. Long journeys…

Congratulations to our October 300 Club winners! 198 x Peter Winser51 x S Hale192 x John Hinchcliffe39 x Leon Goode101 x R Ovenden

A new addition to the club's senior coaching team, Justin Loveridge, is helping to drive the success of the Pilgrims side. Currently Head of Rugby…

Charlton Park 16 Canterbury Pilgrims 50 by John Mitchell Although the unbeaten Pilgrims started well, with Harvey Furneaux darting through for a try converted by…

NORTH WALSHAM VIKINGS 10 CANTERBURY 54 by David Haigh Six second half tries swept North Walsham aside as Canterbury's domination of possession and territory took…

Canterbury 47 - Sittingbourne 2nd 40 The Zingari avenged their earlier defeat at the hands of Sittingbourne 2nds in an exciting hard-fought contest that went…

NORTH WALSHAM v CANTERBURY Last week getting the job done in a tense local derby, played in torrential rain, is something the players and I…

The Club has been deeply saddened to hear that Jill Redsell, wife of our former chairman Tony Redsell, has died. Jill was a great support…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 43 DOVER 14 by John Mitchell When these two teams met in Counties 2 last season Dover inflicted a double over the Pilgrims…

CANTERBURY 25 WESTCOMBE PARK 19 by David Haigh After falling behind three times Canterbury came up with a winning try six minutes from the end…

Two weeks off at this time of the season isn’t something that we are used to having, but it has given us an opportunity to…

DEAL & BETTESHANGER LIONS 21 CANTERBURY PILGRMS 32 by John Mitchell It all started with the minibus stuck in a field! But that’s a story…

Kent MS Therapy Centre is thrilled to be named as the Canterbury RFC Charity of the Year for the 2023/24 season. By strengthening the relationship…

Canterbury 32 –Weavering 24 The Zingari were a little apprehensive taking on top of the table Weavering Warriors while carrying a long injury list that…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 52 DARTFORDIANS 7 The unbeaten Pilgrims unleashed a second half storm of 40 points as they consolidated their lead at the top of…

Barnes 39 Canterbury 22 by Andy Rogers With four enforced changes in the back division from last week's narrow defeat against league leaders Dorking this…

* PILGRIMS V DARTFORDIANS One club team at the top of their league are our very own Pilgrims. Last weekend they travelled for the first…

BARNES v CANTERBURY Where we are in our journey, to be five points short at the final whistle against the top team in the league…

It's a great time to reflect on our Mini & Youth section and celebrate all of our young player and their commitment and achievements, all…

HEATHFIELD & WALDRON 18 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 34 by John Mitchell The unbeaten Pilgrims stayed ahead of the Counties 1 Kent pack with this bonus point…

Canterbury 37 - 17 Ashford Barbarians This was a physical contest from the outset with both sets of forwards trying to dominate, while the Barbarians…

CANTERBURY 31 DORKING 36 by David Haigh Canterbury's habit of playing second half catch-up gave National 2 East league leaders Dorking plenty to think about…

HEATHFIELD & WALDRON v PILGRIMS The Pilgrims made it three out of three wins, running up a big score against Cranbrook. All those who came…

CANTERBURY V DORKING Worthing over the years has never been an easy place to win; the last time we achieved this was the season we…

Congratulations to the winners of August and September's 300 Club - August 174 x Brian Hensted 189 x Doreen Last 100 x M. Nugent 178x…

Deal & Betteshanger Lions 2nd XV 24 - 46 Zingari Again, the Zingari take maximum points with a display of open running rugby against a…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 76 CRANBROOK 0 by John Mitchell This runaway success, which produced twelve unanswered tries, took Pilgrims to the top of the Counties 1…

WORTHING RAIDERS 38 CANTERBURY 45 by David Haigh Pack power won this game for a Canterbury side that came from fifteen points down to claim…

PILGRIMS v CRANBROOK The Pilgrims are looking to continue their strong start to the Counties 1 Kent season against Cranbrook who visit the Marine Travel…

WORTHING V CANTERBURY As a team we take great pride in playing at home. Our performances in front of our extremely loyal home support are…

THANET WANDERERS 25 PILGRIMS 28 by John Mitchell What a game this East Kent derby turned out to be and in the end the difference…

CANTERBURY 29 WIMBLEDON 32 by David Haigh Having come from behind to establish a winning position Canterbury saw this game slip away in the late…

Zingari 40pts. Tunbridge Wells 3rd 39pts. The Zingari take maximum points by the narrowest possible margin against a highly competitive Tunbridge Wells 3rd team. The…

The club is ushering in a new era of opportunity and excellence for young female rugby enthusiasts with the launch of a revamped girls' section.…

Last time we played away at Esher we lost 26-0. To come away eight points behind and fighting to the end there are obviously positives…

Thanet Wanderers v Pilgrims It's East Kent derby time for the Pilgrims who travel to met Thanet Wanderers first team at St Peter's, Broadstairs on…

Canterbury Women 24 - 0 Farnham Women After a challenging season in Championship 2 last year with a plethora of injuries in the squad, Canterbury…

Canterbury Pilgrims 30 Beccehamians 23 by John Mitchell Having won promotion into Counties 1, this was always going to be a challenge against the side…

ESHER 29 CANTERBURY 21 by David Haigh After a poor start when they conceded seventeen points in the first thirteen minutes Canterbury fought their way…

It will be an interesting test for the Pilgrims on Saturday as they play their first Counties One Kent league fixture at home to Beccehamians,…

What a difference a week makes. I was so pleased for the players that within a week they turned the disappointment of Sevenoaks into such…

CANTERBURY 45 TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS 19 by David Haigh On a stifling September day it was Canterbury who ran hottest as they crushed Juddians in this…

Canterbury v Tonbridge Juddians Last week was not the start we were looking for. Two defensive errors cost us 14 points, added to a handful…

SEVENOAKS 2ND 5 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 17 Twenty three players travelled to Sevenoaks, trying to make a new side gel. With changes throughout the game it…

SEVENOAKS 23 CANTERBURY 22 by David Haigh The story of this Kent derby on the opening day of the National 2 league season was an…

We are back! To think it was four months since our last league game doesn’t seem possible, but lots of work has been going into…

BLACKHEATH 21 CANTERBURY 54 This victory will have given Canterbury a massive preseason boost of confidence ahead of next Saturday's opening league game at Sevenoaks.…

Canterbury RFC are looking to strengthen their coaching team. An exciting opportunity exists for a Backs Coach in the Senior Squad. The suitable candidate would…

CANTERBURY 43 LONDON WELSH 17 by David Haigh Head Coach Matt Corker's take on this pre-season friendly against the club he once captained was that…

What a fantastic achievement for our Lionesses! First, they win the European Cup and now they are in the World Cup Final in Sydney Australia.…

Last week, 10 England Touch teams descended on the small city of Vichy, France. With the thermometer tipping 30◦C plus, our fitness and endurance were…

*When?* Saturday 19th August at 11:45, *Where?* The training pitch at the Marine Travel Ground *What?* ball drills and touch rugby tournament, mixed ages, with…

CANTERBURY 21 TONBRDGE JUDDIANS 26 This was a high tempo pre-season work out for both clubs with TJs edging a game played in four 20-minute…

Get ready for the 2023/24 season, as the anticipation for the upcoming pre-season games reaches a fever pitch. With adrenaline-pumping action and pitchside excitement, these…

The exciting Miles & Barr Touch Rugby Summer League came to an end mid July, with Premiership and Championship plates and cups at stake. For…

Wednesday 11th October at Faversham Golf Club. Registration with Tea/Coffee and Bacon Rolls from 11:30 am 1pm Shotgun Start - 18 holes in teams of…

The Touch Atlantic Youth Cup kicked off in Nottingham this week with 10 nations competing across 3 days. Teams have travelled from across Europe but…

 Notice of calling: As advised the AGM of the Canterbury Rugby Club has been called for Tuesday 8th August 2023 at 7 pm for a…

Two Canterbury volunteers have been named as winners in this year's Kent RFU Volunteer Awards. First Team 4th Official Chris Fullbrook took the Match Official…

The club has announced major additions to the senior squad for the 2023/24 season. They include two players from the championship winning Kent County side,…

Canterbury players make up almost half of the County Championship winning Kent squad which is making a two week tour of South Africa this month.…

The new National 2 East league season will get underway with two exciting Kent 'derby' games against Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Juddians. In the opening week,…

Phillipa Hilton recently took part in an 8-strong team to tackle the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. We did it! She cried triumphantly. It was a…

Kent became the English County Champions for the first time since 1927 after a superb 39-37 win over Lancashire at Twickenham on the final day…

Kent go into Sunday's Senior Men's County Championship final at Twickenham with six current Canterbury players in the squad. Club captain Jamie Stephens will lead…

After Kent's exhilarating win against Cornwall in the Bill Beaumont Division 1 County Championship last weekend, our county lads travel to Twickenham to take on…

Canterbury's Jamie Stephens will captain the Kent side which is playing for a place in the Bill Beaumont County Championship final when they travel to…

Now that the playing season is over, clubs and teams are reflecting on the highs, lows and what could have beens on the pitch. The…

On Saturday, May 20th, Phillipa Hilton will be part of an 8-strong team to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Mesothelioma UK.…

Canterbury forwards Jamie Stephens and Dave Irvine have been called up by Kent for their second County Championship game against Somerset. They join the club's…

We are pleased to announce an exclusive tickets offer to club members for the T20 Vitality Blast. Win a pair of Vitality Blast tickets for…

For all those wishing to say goodbye to Stuart Vines, his funeral will be held at 10 am at St. Leonards Church in Heath and…

Seven Canterbury players are in the Kent squad which meets Hampshire in the opening round of the Senior County Championship on Saturday. The game, at…

Monday 8 May is "Big Help Out Day" and the Club needs your help. If you can spare some time and effort we have a…

CANTERBURY 52 NORTH WALSHAM VIKINGS 38 by David Haigh Canterbury's season ended as it began with victory over North Walsham but it took a spectacular…

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Stuart Vines, a Canterbury Rugby Club stalwart. To misquote, Shakespeare. Some people…

It's an unchanged squad that takes on North Walsham for the last game of the National 2 East season and it's a significant day for…

HENLEY HAWKS 33 CANTERBURY 24 by David Haigh This last away game defeat was fairly typical of Canterbury's inconsistent National 2 East season. After looking…

The Canterbury Colts went on tour to Limerick this week to play Garryowen. The 2nd team won 12-30 and were dominant throughout delivering their best…

We are absolutely delighted to announce an extension of our sponsorship agreement with Marine Travel. The extension is to continue with the front of shirt…

Due to the recent poor weather and the resulting state of the pitches, reparation work will start on Monday 24th April and as a consequence,…

CANTERBURY 41 GUERNSEY RAIDERS 24 By David Haigh This was an emphatic victory for the city side and an important one, soothing their fears of…

CANTERBURY V GUERBNSEY An enforced reshuffle in the back division this week. Fly half Frank Reynolds is recovering from illness but joins the bench replacements.…

The club is dropping admission charges for Saturday's game against Guernsey Raiders in a bid to attract wide support from around East Kent for this…

OLD ALBANIAN 35 CANTERBURY 21 by David Haigh Two Albanian tries in the final two minutes before half time left Canterbury chasing a game which,…

This week really feels like we are on the final approach of the season and we have some important fixtures on the horizon. For us…

We are pleased to announce dates for our boys and girls U7 - U16s Easter Rugby Camp. The camps will be held on Monday 3rd…

The club has announced the appointment of its first Director of Rugby. Taff Gwilliam, former Head Coach at Medway RFC and currently Director of Rugby…

Deal & Betts Lion 3rd 19 Canterbury Zingari 52. The Zingari gave one of their best all-round performances of the season to cement the Kent…

CANTERBURY 11 BURY ST EDMUNDS 28 By David Haigh This was Canterbury's third consecutive loss and after an uninspiring performance they could easily be drawn…

  Canterbury Pilgrims achieved Promotion at the first attempt in a new league, Counties 2, made up of 1st XV teams and 4 top level…

Will Waddington returns to the squad after injury and replaces Sam Sterling who has been given a three match ban after his red card in…

Canterbury 27pts. Ashford 3rd 24pts. The city took on a strong Ashford side that tested Canterbury in their bid to remain top of their table.…

Won 24-8 (H-T 19-3). Eoin O’Dongahue 15, Jesse De Vries 4, Adrian Geddes 5. The Pilgrims needed to bounce back from the home loss to…

CANTERBURY 15 BARNES 38 by David Haigh This was a frustrating Canterbury performance as they gave Barnes a head start and then were too inaccurate…

One of the league's in-form sides come to the Marine Travel Ground and Barnes will provide a test of our resilience. A calf injury rules…

ROCHFORD HUNDRED 28 CANTERBURY 26 by David Haigh Going into this game Canterbury Head Coach Matt Corker warned that relegation threatened Rochford would fight like…

The big East Kent derby went to Dover Sharks 1st Team , who devoured the Pilgrims from Canterbury, in front of nearly 400 hundred supporters…

An unchanged starting line-up at Rochford on Saturday is something of a luxury for us so perhaps that is a good omen. Head Coach Matt…

It seems like a lifetime ago when the country was in lock down and the way we did things changed overnight. But thankfully most things…

Friday night at The Marine Travel Ground this week (February 24th) sees a big East Kent derby when Canterbury Pilgrims take on Dover 1st. The…

A very good Pilgrims team travelled to Westcombe Park to take on the best side that Combe had put out all season! A poor start…

CANTERBURY 33 SEVENOAKS 30by David Haigh From the comfort of a fifteen point second half lead Canterbury ended up clinging on for this important National 2…

A ham string strain rules out Tristan King from Saturday's contest.   Harvey Furbneaux takes the vacant place in the back row where Tyler Oliver returns…

We have learned with great sadness that one of the club’s stalwarts over many seasons, Benny Bell, has died.  Benny served our club in a…

Canterbury 5th v Faversham 2nd Canterbury 55pts. Faversham 10pts. Despite the final score line the city side were made to fight for every single point…

Won 8-62 (H-T 3-17).  The pilgrims travelled to Sidcup at the weekend to continue their charge towards the league title. Another must win game saw…

TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS 29  CANTERBURY 31 by David HaighCanterbury snatched victory with a try in the final minute of this terrific Kent derby. It was a…

Tonbridge Juddians v Canterbury This was the game that should have been the pre-Christmas ‘derby’ but the weather intervened. After last week’s low key performance,…

Thanet 18pts. Canterbury 17pts The Zingari suffered a setback in their East Kent League losing out to Thanet 3rd by the narrowest possible margin. This…

Pilgrims 27 - 12 Sevenoaks 2nds The biggest match of the season happened at Merton lane on Saturday 28th January. Sevenoaks(1st) played Canterbury (2nd) in…

DORKING 50 CANTERBURY 21by David HaighGiving a side 21 points start in the first twelve minutes is to invite trouble and Canterbury duly paid a…

Dorking v Canterbury Leading into the game last weekend we talked about creating rugby memories, and the best ones being when you win. I think…

Congratulations to our January 300 Club Winners! 175 x Rob Balicki28.  x D W Craig79.  x Nick Kingsman149 x Mark Quinn238 x Andrew Miles

CANTERBURY 43 WORTHING RAIDERS 33 by David Haigh This was easily Canterbury's best performance of the season as they mounted a superb second half fight…

CANTERBURY V WORTHING There are changes to the squad which played at Blackheath. Prop Danny Herriott has a quad strain so is ruled  out. Cameron…

Zingari 39pts Deal & Betts 2nds 7pts Try Will Rayner 2 - Luke O’Regan 3 - Jerome Weigh 2  Conversion Luke O’Regan 2 The Zingari took another…

Won 51-5 (H-T 31-0) Olly Ashley-Jones 5+6, Sam Rogers 10, Tom Ashley-Jones 10, Will Calder 10, Adrian Geddes, James Read 5. This game saw the…

BLACKHEATH 40  CANTERBURY 12 By David Haigh The league leaders took control of this game from the first minute and although Canterbury put in a …

A few forced changes this week unfortunately. Tyler Oliver has a thumb injury, no fracture but will be out for between 1-3 weeks depending how…

Gillingham Anchorians 10 Canterbury Pilgrims 27 Pilgrims stepped up their challenge for the Counties Kent 2 title with a solid victory which lifted them to…

CANTERBURY 52 WESTCLIFF 14 by David Haigh The resolution of the Canterbury pack got the New Year away to the best of starts as they…

This was a different Whitstable from their previous encounter, the Whitstable pack stopped Canterbury from making any serious inroads until twenty minutes into the first…

Its great for me to wish you happy new year and its also great that January has brought an end to the frozen pitches of…

As the new year dawns upon us,and we drop out 22 with fun.Take some time to stop and to reflecton just how far we’ve come. …

CANTERBURY U21s 34 TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS U21s 24 These East and West Kent rivals served up some lively floodlit Christmas fare as they shared nine tries…

Come and enjoy a big pre-Christmas night of rugby at the club this Wednesday, December 21st, where East Kent Under 21s meet West Kent Under…

Congratulations to our October and November winners: October 78 x Iain Heatlie 59 x Peter Hermitage 145 x Mark Woolard 98 x Bill Piper 196…

Four matches cancelled this weekend due to frozen pitches: Pilgrims V Dover Sharks - Home 3rds V Tunbridge Wells 2nds - Home Ashford Barbarians V…

Thanks to the generosity of club members and supporters a Canterbury charity has been given a wonderful Christmas present. The chair of Canterbury Food Bank…

Please note that the Tonbridge Juddians v Canterbury 1st XV match will take place at VizzardsLower Haysden LaneHaysden ParkOff Brooke StreetTonbridgeTN9 2PLKick off is 230pmAny…

Further industrial action by South Eastern Railways scheduled to take place on Saturday 17th December 2022  will doubtless derail (sorry – couldn’t resist it) the…

by David Haigh Canterbury's dismal run goes on and they are now without a win since early October. The damage in this game, one of…

Today’s game against Henley Hawks is to go ahead following a pitch inspection on Friday. Kick-off 3pm.  The Canterbury squad will be without captain Jamie…

Pilgrims push for Counties Kent 2 honours was boosted in emphatic style as they ran in nine tries and extended their winning run to four…

Centre Ross Gladdish makes his first team debut at Guernsey on Saturday. The former Blackheath and Westcliff player is In the starting line-up after featuring…

The Canterbury Pilgrims inflicted the first home defeat on Park Hosue for two and a half years, to consolidate third place in the league at…

Two tries in the space of three second half minutes eased Albanians to victory but the scoreline was harsh on Canterbury's spirited contribution to this…

CANTERBURY  v OLD ALBANIAN After a week's break the team face a testing return to duty with the visit of Old Albanian who currently sit…

Canterbury has been named Rugby Club of the Year at a National awards ceremony. The accolade came at the Club Mirror Awards in Leicester. The…

A bonus point victory saw Pilgrims maintain their challenge to the leaders and consolidate their third place in Counties Kent 2. The winning margin may…

Bury St Edmunds 31 Canterbury 17by Andy RogersInjury and illness may have shaped selection for this league encounter at Bury - with four players making…

MATCH PREVIEW Injury problems have dictated the shape of the squad which travels to Bury St Edmunds on Saturday. Wing Frankie Morgan and flanker Alex…

Every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people aged 35 and under die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. This is Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS).…

BARNES 37  CANTERBURY 26By David HaighHaving donated victory to Barnes with a dreadful first half performance, Canterbury hauled themselves off the floor to win won…

Another hard fought game at the Marine travel ground. The Pilgrims started well, but with wind, a wet surface and a slippery pitch, they knocked…

Canterbury travel to West London on Saturday to meet third placed Barnes knowing that they have very rarely come second at the host club's ground.…

SEVENOAKS 2nd 15 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 14 This game went to the wire in a nip and tuck affair with Pilgrims playing some of their best…

CANTERBURY 31 ROCHFORD HUNDRED 12 by David Haigh For Canterbury, relief as they ended a four game losing run with a bonus point victory and…

MATCH PREVIEW Saturday's game will be seen as a real opportunity to end to a four game losing streak. Rochford Hundred have three victories this…

The Deacons welcomed Folkestone 2nd XV to the MTG with the visitors having won their opening two games of the season and the Canterbury side looking…

SEVENOAKS 26 CANTERBURY 17 by David Haigh This latest defeat leaves Canterbury hovering unconvincingly above the relegation zone as they slipped to twelfth place in…

Wings Guy Hilton and Frank Morgan are unavailable so Head Coach Matt Corker shuffles his back division for Saturday's trip across Kent to Sevenoaks, kick-off…

HASTINGS & BEXHILL 20 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 29 What a game of rugby with the result only sorted in the last few minutes as Pilgrims registered…

CANTERBURY 10 DORKING 12 by David Haigh A converted try conceded in the final minute saw Canterbury slip to a run of three defeats, a…

Our Red Roses are now the most successful rugby team across all genders and nations, with 27 straight match wins, and a hopeful nation looking…

Brian Pitchford's Funeral will be held at Barham on Thursday 20th October at 4 pm and then back to Canterbury Rugby Club. At Brian's request,…

Canterbury v Dorking A return to form is Canterbury's priority for the visit of league newcomers Dorking. Defeats in the club's last two games have…

We are delighted to announce that a representative squad of 10 players from our Under 9s Kestrels Team have been invited to take part in…

Pilgrims 58 Maidstone 0 Maidstone found the Pilgrims eager to prove themselves as they cruised to a third Counties Kent 2 victory. From the off…

CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 33 GILLINGHAM ANCHORIANS 0 Pilgrims took control of this Counties Kent 2 game in the first half as they built a commanding 26…

Over the past few months, we have lost a number of our members, and we are sad to report that Canterbury Hellfire Wheelchair Rugby Chairman…

WORTHING RAIDERS 38 CANTERBURY 18 by David Haigh An out of sorts Canterbury were made to pay heavily for poor discipline and basic errors which…

From Head Coach Matt Corker. Last Saturday was a tough day. I said after the game on the live stream that we must be humble,…

Canterbury Colts started their National Cup campaign strongly winning away 57-7 against Bromley RFC Colts. An outstanding performance from the squad on their opening match…

Pilgrims travelled to Dover for an early season local derby. The visitors started well, but within two minutes, lost possession missed tackles, and allowed the…

Canterbury 12 Blackheath 57 by David Haigh The score line does not lie and the gulf between these two sides in this Kent derby was…

"Another five points on the road means that we have equalled our away wins from last season, " writes Head Coach Matt Corker. " We…

17th Sept. Pilgrims 55 v Southwark lancers 7 (H-T 24-7) Within the first few minutes of the game, Ollie Ashley-Jones got the ball and Ran…

WESTCLIFF 14 CANTERBURY 34 by David Haigh Away days are proving profitable for Canterbury when, for the second time this season, they scooped up a…

Last week's physical battle against Tonbridge Juddians took its toll with injuries dictating the make up of the squad travelling to Westcliff. Debuts are given…

This month's 300 Club winners are 133 - Nick Rooke £1000 winner 46  - Rob French 27  - D Cowley 54  - M Dodd 35 …

VIGO 20 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 19 Pilgrims first experience of the new Counties East league ended in the narrowest of defeats. Throughout the game there was…

CANTERBURY 35 TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS 44 by David Haigh An epic derby battle ended in huge disappointment for Canterbury who saw a 23 point lead wrestled…

CANTERBURY V TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS We go into the second round of National 2 East with a full blown Kent derby against a Tonbridge Juddians side…

NORTH WALSHAM 22 CANTERBURY 38 by David Haigh A flying start to the new season for Canterbury with a six try performance that earned them…

We had over 50 children join us at Merton Lane on Tuesday and Wednesday (30th - 31st August) on what was a brilliant camp for…

It is sixteen years since Canterbury were last at North Walsham, Saturday's opponents in the opening round of the National 2 East season. On that…

Pilgrims opening Counties 2 East league game at home to Maidstone on Saturday, September 3rd has been called off.. The club has been trying to…

This Monday Bank Holiday, Canterbury Rugby Club was delighted to host an inaugural bat & trap tournament organised by Verum Financial with sponsors Shepherd Neame…

Chris Smith, a former Cardinals player and for many years landlord of one of the area's most popular pubs, has died aged 81. Our sympathies…

PILGRIMS 19 THANET WANDERERS 12 A strong second half revival earned this Friday night pre-season victory for a largely young, untried Pilgrims side in the…

CANTERBURY 40 WESTCOMBE PARK 17 Head Coach Matt Corker expressed his satisfaction with this win, Canterbury's final preseason friendly before league business starts next week.…

by Chris Fullbrook Canterbury visited Brighton for the second of three pre-season warm up games and it was the home side that rocked. Brighton dominated…

Thanks to the efforts of Dave Thompson, our principal sponsor and Managing Director of Marine Travel, our own fundraising efforts, and support, plus other clubs…

It's a seaside trip for the senior squad this weekend as they continue the pre-season build-up with a game against Brighton on Saturday (August 20th).…

Owen West, 19, is refusing to let the spinal condition that has made him wheelchair-bound from holding him back. A keen sportsman, Owen plays wheelchair…

Pace and accuracy shifted this game decisively Bishop's Stortford's way as they dominated the second and third quarters. Just one score in front after the…

It is with great regret that the club has learned of the death in the USA of Doctor Michael 'Mick' Banks, a former first team…

The senior squad is back in action on Friday this week, August 12th, with the first pre-season fixture against Bishop's Stortford. Kick-off is 7.30/8pm and…

To all those who can attend, our AGM will be held at the Marine Travel Ground clubhouse Tuesday 9th August at 8pm. We will also…

More help for the Ukraine, organised by Marine Travel Company boss Dave Thompson, is set to leave from the club on Tuesday next August 9th.…

Come and join our summer rugby camp Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st August: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm Open to boys and girls U7-U16 Run…

The club has added a combination of experience, power and youth to the senior squad in the build-up to the 2022/23 rugby season. Three major…

Older club members will remember with affection David Darroch who has died aged 72. Dave was an all round sportsman who played second row in…

Subject to RFU approval, and generously sponsored by SEC Works Group, we have organised a girls' two-day training summer camp for ages 7-15. Most activities…

On June 18, at Stoke Mandeville stadium, Canterbury Hellfire burst back into action after an extended break including, and surrounding, the COVID-19 pandemic by participating…

It has been an extremely busy time at Marine Travel Ground with two hugely successful events on consecutive days, the Mark 22 Ball on Friday…

The outstanding work of the club's volunteers was recognised at the Kent County Awards ceremony on June 10th with Canterbury honoured with four winners. Honda…

There will be two Kent 'derby' games in the first month of the new season with Tonbridge Juddians and Blackheath both scheduled to visit the…

Canterbury Rugby Club are proud to be sponsors of  Pride Canterbury this year. Seeking diversity in unity is a must so as a collective we…

A £30,000 fund raising initiative by the club will see all its teams and age groups provided with life saving defibrillator equipment. The fund raising…

The new league structure for National 2 clubs in the 2022/23 season has been released with Canterbury placed in the 14-team National 2 East. Newcomers…

10 England teams have been named for this Summer's European Touch Championships in Nottingham. England has entered a team into every category in a bid…

Canterbury fly half Frank Reynolds contributed nineteen points to Kent's 44-43 win over Hampshire in the first round of the County Championship. He was one…

END OF SEASON SPECTACULAR CANTERBURY 31 BURY ST EDMUNDS 34 by David Haigh Canterbury's season may have ended as it began with a narrow loss…

What a season it has been across the club. From four U20s county call-ups to the National County Championship Final, both Colts teams combined only…

GUERNSEY 11 CANTERBURY 60 By Claire Bernthal Canterbury Ladies took to the Footes Lane fields in Guernsey, through a tunnel of rapturous applause from the…

GUERNSEY 33 CANTERBURY 33 In a terrific climax a penalty try in the last minute of this National 2 South game gave Canterbury a late…

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Neil MacKinnon, player, supporter, businessman and a colourful character during his long association…

CANTERBURY LADIES 49 GUERNSEY LADIES 20 A final home fixture of the season saw a strong victory for Canterbury’s ladies, confirming themselves as champions. Upon…

CANTERBURY 11 ESHER 33 by David Haigh High flying Esher were given a thorough Easter test before keeping their National 2 South title hopes on…

Canterbury RFC are extremely proud to congratulate four of our young players, Harvey Furneaux, Tom Halliday, Will McColl, and Max Halliday, who represented Kent Under-20s.…

WESTCLIFF 19  CANTERBURY 33 by David Haigh This was only the second away victory of the season for an inconsistent Canterbury side so the five…

Canterbury Rugby Club is proud to announce our first signing for the 2022-23 season is current club captain, Jamie Stephens. Jamie Stephens has played through…

Canterbury 3s sealed the league win with a hard fought victory over a fired up and skillful Cranbrook side. Cranbrook had beaten Canterbury on the…

CANTERBURY 24  CLIFTON 38 by David Haigh From riches to rags then almost back again. That was the Canterbury story on a day of swinging…

At Canterbury RFC this past month we have been absolutely staggered by the immense generosity shown by our rugby family, our local community across Kent,…

By John Scurr Sevenoaks 4th 11pt, Canterbury 3rds 15pts Canterbury 3rds make a second half comeback to stay top of their league against a strong…

By John Scurr Faversham 2nds 7pts Canterbury 57pts Canterbury cement their second place league position with an overwhelming win against a well drilled Faversham side.…

REDRUTH 49pts CANTERBURY 10pts by Andy Rogers Not helped by a misfiring line out, and shipping seven tries to one, Canterbury's blunt attack was never…

In an effort to reach the carbon net-zero target by 2050 the UK is committed to planting millions more trees.  Canterbury RFC applied for a…

Canterbury Ladies vs Beccehamian Ladies 45-5 A game of two halves  against Beccehamian. Featuring some really solid defensive plays and sharp lines by the ladies,…

Two sports clubs at opposite ends of England are joining forces to support Ukraine and bring help to the unfolding refugee crisis. Canterbury Rugby Club…

Please help. As the humanitarian crisis unfolds, it is difficult to envisage the hardship the innocents caught up in the conflict are having to endure…

CANTERBURY 30pts HINCKLEY 24pts by David Haigh A red card for centre Tom Best three minutes into the second half could have dealt a fatal…

PAUL BUSHELL – FUNERAL & CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TUESDAY 5TH APRIL 2022 Private Committal, strictly invite only 3.30PM Memorial Service to be held at…

HENLEY HAWKS 12 CANTERBURY 10 by David Haigh For much of this game Canterbury were the better side but were left with just two Dwayne…

CANTERBURY 5ths 39pts WEAVERING 2nds 15pts   A depleted thirteen man Canterbury Zingari side racked with injury and COVID took on a strong physical Weavering…

It is very difficult at the moment not to be overwhelmed by the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Ukraine following Russia's recent military incursion.…

CANTERBURY 21 BARNES 12 By David Haigh It was the staying power of a Canterbury side, who came alive in the second half, that sealed…

CANTERBURY 5th 27pts MAIDSTONE VETS 12pts Canterbury were at home in a friendly fixture to old rivals Maidstone Vets who always bring their own style…

Congratulations to our February 300 Club winners! 52 x David Hall 28 x Danny Craig 101 x Dickie Ovenden 207 x Al McClean 43  x…

THANET 3rds 22pts vs CANTERBURY 5ths 32pts Canterbury took on league leaders Thanet Wanderers in miserable conditions at Callis court. The city side struck first…

LEICESTER LIONS 35 CANTERBURY 0 by David Haigh This was the third time this season that Canterbury have been whitewashed and it left Head Coach…

The success story of our unbeaten Colts teams this season has been crowned by international call-ups for two players, Harry Legg and Harrison MacKinnon. Harry…

SIDCUP 2ND 12pts  CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 17pts The Pilgrims travelled to Sidcup for their Invicta A league game with a much-changed side, yet again!. With four…

CANTERBURY 52pts  BARNSTAPLE 22ptsby David HaighAn eight-try blast from Canterbury put the warmth back into a chilly February day as they cruised to a comfortable…

Garry Apps' funeral will be held at Barham Crematorium Tuesday 15th February 2022 at 1.20. After the service, the clubhouse at the Marine Travel ground…

Due to a number of our squad testing positive to Covid, we have regrettably had Saturday’s match vs Hinckley postponed until 07/05. we would like…

A message from Wendy, James, Lucy, and Anne regarding Dave Foster's funeral Dear All As you know we have lost our wonderful husband, dad, and…

DINGS CRUSADERS 32 CANTERBURY 10 by David Haigh Canterbury's inconsistent season goes on as they shipped six tries and in the end, were well beaten.…

CANTERBURY 51pts UKC 2nds 12pts This was the game that experience triumphed over a young athletic side, while the university had the speed the city…

We are looking for experienced and aspiring players who can add to the current playing group and help the club fulfill its ambitions. For players…

UKC 19pts CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 24pts A new look Pilgrims survived a second-half fightback by the students and clung on to claim a tense victory. The…

Congratulations to our January 300 Club winners! 175 x Rob Balicki 201 x Steve Bradley 103 x Alan Willet 112 x Mike Smalley 30  x…

The clubhouse is open from 12 for those that wish to meet beforehand and then again as a celebration of life after saying hello and…

Canterbury RFC Zingari players past and present raised a glass in memory of former players Garry Apps and Dave Foster who both passed away recently.…

CANTERBURY 5th 31pts MAIDSTONE VETS 15pts It was Canterbury who drew first blood in the opening 5 minutes with their wingman Will Rayner side stepping…

CANTERBURY 46pts ROCHFORD HUNDRED 17pts by David Haigh After a bleak start to the New Year this was a resounding statement from a Canterbury side…

CANTERBURY 5th 52pts ASHFORD 3rd 31pts Canterbury struggled against a heavy Ashford pack that looked like it would dominate the game despite Canterbury drawing first blood…

WORTHING 33pts CANTERBURY 19pts by David Haigh Heading into the last quarter of this entertaining contest the scores were level at 19-19 and it was…

Canterbury RFC is sad to announce the sudden loss of a much loved Club member. Garry Apps unexpectedly passed away on Friday aged 57. Garry…

We are deeply saddened to learn David Foster, Canterbury Rugby Club life member has passed away, leaving behind his wife Wendy and two children James…

A message from Ben and Sam Williams with details of their mother, Alison’s, funeral. Funeral details for Mum Dear All Once again, we must beat…

Canterbury Women’s first match of 2022 was a top of the table clash against Blackheath 2s, the only team to have beaten the side this season. Before…

Congratulations to our mighty number 4 Royce Cadman on his 200th appearance for Canterbury 1st XV this weekend. Royce made his league debut against Clifton…

Congratulations to Tom Best on his 250th appearance for Canterbury this weekend. He remembers his first game being against Southend away (2009/10 season), only being…

CANTERBURY 3pts OLD ALBANIAN 12pts by David Haigh Having worked themselves into a decent position, with a solid first half shift, Canterbury let this first…

Canterbury Rugby Club is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Alison. Our condolences go out to her sons, Ben and Sam, and to…

A peaceful and happy Christmas is my hope for everyone associated with the club at the end of a strange and challenging year. Despite the…

A Corker of a Christmas Canterbury Rugby Club has always had a close bond with our, NHS as supporters, players, and even the odd President:…

Congratulations to Guy Hilton on his 100th appearance for Canterbury. His first run out for the team was in the 2013/14 season at home vs…

CANTERBURY 29pts  GUERNSEY 17pts Canterbury gave the Christmas crowd just the present they wanted with this five try, bonus point victory. In a performance that…

The club's Colts have won the inaugural Autumn Kent League with both first and second teams going through the competition unbeaten. The league was made…

1st XV vs Guernsey K.O 2.15pm2nds vs Medway K.O 2pm Due to the new variant of Covid 19 all of the CRFC and Saucy Flo’s staff…

This year our traditional chocolate gifts to the NHS starts again so please donate some chocolate if you are up at the club this weekend.…

CANTERBURY 53pts FAVERSHAM 2nds 26pts Canterbury 5ths took on a physical Faversham side that stretched the cities defensive skills in the first half, however it…

ESHER 26pts CANTERBURY 0pts As the league leaders extended their winning run to seven games that decisive scoreline suggests that Esher had things pretty much…

CANTERBURY 5th 41pts.  DEAL & BETTESHANGER 3rds. 32pts Canterbury welcomed a slightly depleted Deal & Betteshanger side, however, Canterbury was able to make up their…

CANTERBURY 52pts  WESTCLIFF 15pts Canterbury's mission to play free flowing rugby eventually paid handsome dividends against the league's bottom side with centre Frankie Morgan, who…

We are pleased to announce the November 300 Club winners - 225 Barbara Hudgell 27  DM Cowley 151 David Taplin 16  John Braithwaite 149 Mark…

Whilst the world battles to control the Covid pandemic, and considering the new Omicron Variant, Canterbury Rugby Club’s priority remains the health and safety of…

The club is delighted to announce a new sponsorship and community partnership designed to support young players across South East England . It was launched…

CLIFTON 22pts  CANTERBURY 19pts Canterbury might well have fancied their chances of pulling off a surprise victory on a ground where they have seldom tasted…

CANTERBURY 22pts REDRUTH 26pts League leaders Redruth kept up their winning ways but not before they had been pushed all the way by a Canterbury…

Only 5 weeks to go till Christmas and everywhere you look, festive preparations are underway. We are holding a Christmas Fair at the Marine Travel…

Canterbury 5th 5pts.  Thanet 3rds. 35pts Canterbury 5th lost their chance to go top of the table this week against a strong well drilled Thanet…

The first team's National 2 South fixture against Hinckley has been postponed after a playing member of the Canterbury squad tested positive for Covid 19.  …

On this day, the club remembers those who served and those from our rugby family who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II :…

SIDCUP 2ND 22 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 34 It wasn't until the second half that Pilgrims were able to break free from a good home side and…

UKC 2nd 14pts Canterbury 5th 19pts The 5ths were severely tested by a youthful and unbeaten Kent University side before they registered their third Kent…

CANTERBURY 10pts HENLEY HAWKS 19pts A pointless day for Canterbury after Hawks ran in a late try to seal victory in a game which often…

BARNES 20pts CANTERBURY 20pts It may have ended all square but Canterbury had to find a shovel and dig themselves out of a hole before…

CANTERBURY 30pts LEICSTER LIONS 27pts To say Canterbury left things late would be an understatement as they snatched this victory deep in stoppage time with…

BARNSTAPLE 10pts  CANTERBURY 22pts A sharper and more focused Canterbury made the most of the Devon sunshine and a firm surface to end a run…

It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the death of former first team captain Roger Clarke.   He died peacefully at home…

OLD ALLEYNIANS 2nd 7pts  CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 40pts All the points came in the first half as Pilgrims eased to their first league victory of the…

CANTERBURY  5th 61pts.  FOLKSTONE 3rds. 0pts The city side never looked in any real danger in their 3rd league match of the season. Folkestone battled…

CANTERBURY 0pts  DINGS CRUSADERS 17pts On a day of extremes, Canterbury looked ill equipped to deal with the gales and rain that swept across the…

PILGRIMS 10pts SEVENOAKS 2nd 44pts Good early pressure from Pilgrims saw Joe Rumsey go over for a try on his debut, the conversion was missed…

AYLESFORD 3rds 38pts - CANTERBURY 5ths 34 pts The Zingari were away to a strong Aylesford side who tested the city side from the outset,…

ROCHFORD HUNDRED 20pts - CANTERBURY 1st XV 19pts A late try could not save Canterbury from their third defeat in four games after a disappointing…

CANTERBURY 5ths 74pts  WHITSTABLE 2nds 19pts The Zingari opened their league season with a convincing win to overcome a strong Whitstable pack that were not…

CANTERBURY 29pts  WORTHING 24pts Canterbury have lift off.  This bonus point victory over a previously unbeaten Worthing could not have been better timed as rugby…

CANTERBURY 5ths 10  LORDSWOOD 10 04.09.21 The Zingari welcomed Lordswood to the Marine Travel Ground in this pre-league friendly. Both sides were desperate to play…

After not getting into their chairs since March 2020, Canterbury Hellfire were able to start their rebuilding program with the first of three taster sessions…

OLD ALBANIAN 29  CANTERBURY 21 Canterbury are still without a league point as they slipped to a second narrow defeat which leaves them in the…

Canterbury Pilgrims scheduled home league match against Old Alleynians this Saturday, September 11th, has been postponed until December 11th. A member of the Alleynians support…

ASHFORD 1st XV 12 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 7 With eleven players making their senior debut a very young Pilgrims side, which trailed by twelve points at…

Canterbury Rugby is sad to announce the death of Ricky Strange, who died on 2 September 2021 aged 78. Ricky was born in the northeast…

BURY ST EDMUNDS 30 CANTERBURY 22 By Andy Rogers Given an unprecedented and enforced delay of eighteen months it was of huge credit to both…

Canterbury RFC is delighted to be supporting BBC's Make a Difference Kit out the Nation Campaign to help provide sports equipment to children and young…

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Marine Travel Ground for registration on Sunday 5th September. Registration will take place in the clubhouse…

Our Chair of the Canterbury Hellfire wheelchair Rugby team, Brian Pitchford, went on Julia George's BBC Radio Kent show, 25/08/2021 to talk about sport for…

The pre-season match against Tunbridge Wells on on Saturday, August 28th has been cancelled. Unfortunately, Tunbridge Wells have pulled out of the fixture for reasons not specified.…

Canterbury 19 Tonbridge Juddians 27 After seventeen months of rugby inaction there was a sense of relief that this pre-season friendly finally lifted the gloom…

We would like to thank all of the stallholders and visitors who came to our craft fair Saturday 7th August despite the atrocious weather conditions.…

It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the death of Gordon Stewart, a long time club member, friend, supporter and highly…

Post-Lockdown Monday Evening On Monday 26 July We are holding our Longest Day Lunch on a shorter day! Afterwards, please join us 6pm to 9pm…

The of launch CT Barbell is rapidly approaching, with the doors due to open on 7th August. CT Barbell is marketed as a no-nonsense strength…

Lots of rugby and football action to cheer at on Wednesday 7th July. Where better to watch it than at Canterbury RFC? The bar will…

Come and join us at the Marine Travel Ground, Canterbury RFC, Merton Lane North Saturday 7 August from 10am to 4pm. There will be a local…

Recent announcement from the National Clubs Association - National League Rugby have launched The National League Rugby Review Show which will cover every round of…

Please see below, a very moving piece from Paul Bushell, long time supporter and sponsor of the club. Dear CRFC community, My name is Paul…

A message to our friends Canterbury Hockey Club, sending condolences for the death of CHC Legend Dick Laslett who was regularly seen too at The…

There is no mistaking the unparalleled focus and commitment Giles Hilton displays when talking about subjects and causes close to his heart. It is clear…

Canterbury RFC would like to congratulate our Chairman, Giles Hilton, for his inclusion in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, and the award of an MBE…

Dear all, As the 2020-2021 season has been completed and our financial year ended on the 31 May, I guess it's only right to now…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18 Position(s) played Wing         I think at any club I've been at culture has always…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 1992/93 and 1993/94 Position(s) played Wing and Full-back         Superb fun on and off the pitch with a…

Please see below, a very moving piece from Yasemin Thompson, wife of our principal sponsor Dave Thompson. As part of the #OneClub family we hope…

Mini and juniors (M&Js) are the lifeblood of the club. Fun is key to the training we offer, as is structure and discipline. Our coaches…

May 4 2019 was one of those days that I remember pretty much every moment up until the final whistle, then there were cheers, hugs,…

The NS2 fixtures list has been released for the 21/22 season. Some great games to be had here - 4 Sep 21 Round 1 Henley…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2012 to 2013 Position(s) played Backrow     I learnt so much in the season that I spent with Canterbury. I…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2011 to 2012 2012 to 2013 2013 to 2014 Position(s) played Winger Canterbury RFC gave me the springboard to go on…

Adult Male Future Competitions Structure from season 2022/23   The RFU Council met Friday 16 April, and has approved three further elements of the Future…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2012 to 2014 Position(s) played Winger   My two seasons at Canterbury were a great experience, originally moving to try and…

What a year it has been. For all of us who have grown up watching apocalypse type films full of doomsday portent, who would have…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2013/2014 Position(s) played Back Row/ Number 3   I remember turning up to pre-season, didn't know a soul, but was made…

Canterbury RFC are sad to report the passing of a great supporter and true friend, Spencer Whiting. He suffered from a recurring medical problem on…

The Women's Six Nations is just around the corner, and if you haven't got your fix of fantasy rugby, why not get involved in our…

Season(s) with Canterbury RFC 2008/2009 Position(s) played Flanker/ Number 8   Canterbury gave me the chance to develop my game in a highly competitive and…

Good news everyone! We are back! Everyone should now have heard from their coaches or captains about the plan for April. Watch this space though…

The curtain has now gone down on the 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament. As competitions go, this one was anything but predictable with Wales coming…

Sunday 11th, 18th, 25th April Time Slot On the Langton Grass pitches Inside the running track Langton 4G 8.30am-9.55am U-6’s & U-7’s U-8’s & U-9’s…

It has been a frustrating and uncertain time for grass roots sports, and here at Canterbury RFC we are raring to get back into the…

Congratulations to the following January 300 Club winners: David Taplin, Wendy Haigh, Andy Bourne, Nick Kingsman, Andy Davies. The club would also like to thank…

Rugby training can recommence on Wednesday 2 December 2020, at this time we all have to assume that it will be at stage A on the return…

I hope this message finds you all safe and well. Please if any of you are struggling, or know of someone who is, then do not…

Watch England Rugby for free this month and generate revenue for your club  We’re encouraging all members, as well as your family and friends, to…

Hello to you all. Lockdown 2 Please be aware that as of midnight – Sunday 1st November – the Club will close for all formal activity. We will of…