THE PASSION FOR RUGBY, STARTS AT CANTERBURY.
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Saturday 7th December
1st XV
Oxford Harlequins
31 - 10
Saturday 7th December
Pilgrims
Heathfield & Waldron
26 - 3
Saturday 7th December
Faversham
Canons
19 - 39
Saturday 7th December
Whitstable 2nds
Zingari
29 - 20
Dec
08
2024
CANTERBURY 31 OXFORD HARLEQUINS 10 by David Haigh Forward power underpinned this Canterbury victory which lifted them to fifth place in National 2 East on…
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Dec
06
2024
SATURDAY PREVIEW I’ve shared a quote with the players previously, and I did again after the Henley game, from the great Bill Belichick. He was…
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Dec
05
2024
Last weekend’s games Deacons 35 v 12 Leigh: Blending youth and experience, the Deacons fielded a squad from both Kent Unis, Colts, and regulars. Facing…
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Dec
03
2024
Get ready for two fantastic evenings of shopping, dining, and festive cheer at Canterbury Rugby Club! When: Wednesday, 4th December Wednesday, 11th December Time: 5:00…
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Nov
28
2024
We’re once, twice, three times a winner….. Canterbury Rugby Club has once again been crowned Rugby Club of the Year at the 2024 Club Mirror…
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Nov
28
2024
Last night in Leicester, the 2024 Club Mirror Awards brought together hundreds of people from across the UK to celebrate the exceptional achievements of clubs…
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Nov
25
2024
CENTRE HARRY SLOAN JOINS SQUAD The club has announced a significant addition to their senior squad with the signing of centre Harry Sloan from French…
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Nov
25
2024
CRANBROOK 0 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 38 by Dan Gill The weather was always going to have an impact on Pilgrims ability to play their usual brand…
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Nov
25
2024
Congratulations to our November 300 Club winners! 71 x RA Jones 111 x Jerry Copestake 7 x Michael White 101 x Dickie Ovenden 88 x…
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Nov
24
2024
HENLEY HAWKS 17 CANTERBURY 16 by David Haigh A converted try in the final play of the match snatched a dramatic victory for the Hawks…
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Nov
22
2024
SATURDAY PREVIEW Last Saturday our first half performance was easily one of the best in recent years. Going in at 40-7 the players had shown…
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Nov
20
2024
Last weekend’s games 1st XV 59 - 35 Bury St Edmunds: For the second consecutive week, Canterbury’s attacking flair was on full display as they…
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Nov
18
2024
Dover 27 Canterbury Pilgrims 43 by Dan Gill Dover started on the front foot with the advantage of the slope in the first half and…
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Nov
17
2024
CANTERBURY 59 BURY ST EDMUNDS 35 by David Haigh For a second week Canterbury soared past the half century mark as their attacking style produced…
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Nov
15
2024
SATURDAY PREVIEW In last week’s preview I wrote about both squads chomping at the bit to put the previous losses behind us. I feel that…
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Nov
12
2024
Last weekend’s games Old Albanian 17 – 54 1st XV: Head Coach Matt Corker expressed pride in his team’s “great performance” after Canterbury’s dominant victory…
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Nov
12
2024
WELCOME CHARLIE McGOVERN The senior squad have boosted their options in the second row with the signing of 22-year-old Charlie McCovern from Australian side USC…
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Nov
11
2024
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of former President David Hallwood, one of the club's outstanding servants. David was…
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Nov
11
2024
BROMLEY 2nd 13 CANTERBURY CANONS 29 The Canons travelled to Bromley looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season and get one back against…
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Nov
11
2024
CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 45 BECCEHAMIANS 7 by Dan Gill Pilgrims had two aims: to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season against Bromley…
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Nov
11
2024
Canterbury Women welcomed Jersey Women, the last time the Reds visited was back in 2015. The match was preceded by a two minutes silence to…
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Nov
10
2024
OLD ALBANIAN 17 CANTERBURY 54 by David Haigh Head Coach Matt Corker said he was 'proud of a great performance' after watching his Canterbury side…
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Nov
08
2024
SATURDAY PREVIEW As a group, we can’t wait for tomorrow when we get the opportunity to put the Barnes and the Pilgrims loss at Bromley…
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Nov
05
2024
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…
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Oct
31
2024
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.…
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Oct
27
2024
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…
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Oct
25
2024
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.…
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Oct
23
2024
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…
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Oct
20
2024
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…
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Oct
19
2024
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…
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Oct
18
2024
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)…
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Oct
18
2024
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…
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Oct
16
2024
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…
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Oct
16
2024
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.…
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Oct
15
2024
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…
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Oct
14
2024
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…
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Oct
13
2024
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…
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Oct
11
2024
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…
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Oct
10
2024
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…
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Oct
10
2024
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…
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Oct
06
2024
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…
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Oct
04
2024
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…
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Oct
04
2024
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…
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Oct
04
2024
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…
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Sep
30
2024
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…
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Sep
27
2024
SATURDAY PROSPECTS Nine from nine! It has been a great start to the season across the 1st XV, Pilgrims & Canons and all still remain…
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Sep
22
2024
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…
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Sep
20
2024
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…
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Sep
16
2024
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…
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Sep
15
2024
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…
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Sep
13
2024
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…
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Sep
10
2024
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…
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Sep
08
2024
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…
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Sep
08
2024
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…
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Sep
06
2024
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…
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Sep
06
2024
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…
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Sep
05
2024
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
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Sep
04
2024
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…
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Sep
02
2024
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…
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Aug
31
2024
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…
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Aug
27
2024
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…
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Aug
25
2024
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…
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Aug
21
2024
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…
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Aug
18
2024
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…
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Aug
13
2024
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,…
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Aug
11
2024
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…
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Aug
09
2024
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…
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Aug
02
2024
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…
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Aug
01
2024
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,…
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Jun
27
2024
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.…
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Jun
16
2024
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…
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Jun
10
2024
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…
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Jun
04
2024
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,…
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May
31
2024
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…
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May
28
2024
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…
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May
28
2024
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…
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May
16
2024
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.…
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May
13
2024
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…
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Apr
28
2024
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…
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Apr
26
2024
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…
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Apr
26
2024
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…
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Apr
22
2024
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…
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Apr
14
2024
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…
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Apr
12
2024
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…
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Apr
11
2024
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…
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Apr
08
2024
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…
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Apr
07
2024
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…
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Apr
05
2024
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…
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Apr
04
2024
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…
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Mar
25
2024
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…
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Mar
25
2024
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…
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Mar
24
2024
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…
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Mar
22
2024
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…
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Mar
19
2024
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…
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Mar
19
2024
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…
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Mar
19
2024
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…
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Mar
18
2024
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…
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Mar
17
2024
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…
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Mar
15
2024
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…
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Mar
14
2024
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,…
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Mar
11
2024
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…
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Mar
10
2024
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…
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Mar
08
2024
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.…
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Mar
08
2024
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…
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Mar
07
2024
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…
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Mar
05
2024
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…
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Feb
29
2024
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…
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Feb
25
2024
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…
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Feb
23
2024
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…
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Feb
22
2024
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…
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Feb
19
2024
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…
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Feb
18
2024
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…
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Feb
16
2024
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…
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Feb
12
2024
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…
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Feb
12
2024
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…
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Feb
11
2024
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…
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Feb
10
2024
Canterbury 35 - 36 Weavering 1st XV The Zingari lost out to a strong top of the table well drilled Weavering side by the narrowest…
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Feb
09
2024
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…
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Feb
05
2024
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…
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Jan
29
2024
CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 38 DEAL & BETTESHANGER LIONS 17 By John Mitchell A great game of rugby with local rivals Deal and Betteshanger giving unbeaten Pilgrims…
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Jan
28
2024
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.…
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Jan
26
2024
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.…
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Jan
24
2024
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 &…
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Jan
24
2024
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…
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Jan
21
2024
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…
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Jan
19
2024
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…
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Jan
16
2024
CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 45 HEATHFIELD & WALDRON 22 by John MItchell The last time these two sides met, back in October, it was a closely fought…
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Jan
14
2024
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…
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Jan
12
2024
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…
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Jan
08
2024
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…
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Jan
08
2024
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…
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Jan
05
2024
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…
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Dec
20
2023
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…
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Dec
18
2023
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…
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Dec
17
2023
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…
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Dec
15
2023
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…
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Dec
15
2023
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…
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Dec
15
2023
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…
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Dec
11
2023
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…
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Dec
11
2023
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…
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Dec
10
2023
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…
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Dec
09
2023
Zingari 0 - Vigo 2nds 56 The Zingari suffered their worst defeat of the season against a strong Vigo second side. Canterbury was under the…
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Dec
08
2023
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…
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Dec
05
2023
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…
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Dec
04
2023
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…
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Dec
01
2023
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…
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Dec
01
2023
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…
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Nov
29
2023
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…
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Nov
28
2023
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…
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Nov
26
2023
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…
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Nov
24
2023
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…
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Nov
20
2023
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…
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Nov
19
2023
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…
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Nov
18
2023
Canterbury 21 – 5 Leigh The zingari had to endure the hardest opening half of the season so far. Leigh came at them from the…
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Nov
17
2023
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.…
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Nov
17
2023
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…
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Nov
16
2023
Congratulations to our October 300 Club winners! 198 x Peter Winser51 x S Hale192 x John Hinchcliffe39 x Leon Goode101 x R Ovenden
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Nov
14
2023
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…
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Nov
13
2023
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…
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Nov
12
2023
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…
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Nov
11
2023
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…
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Nov
10
2023
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…
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Nov
09
2023
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…
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Nov
06
2023
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…
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Nov
05
2023
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…
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Nov
03
2023
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…
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Oct
23
2023
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…
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Oct
17
2023
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…
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Oct
16
2023
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…
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Oct
15
2023
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…
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Oct
15
2023
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…
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Oct
13
2023
* PILGRIMS V DARTFORDIANS One club team at the top of their league are our very own Pilgrims. Last weekend they travelled for the first…
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Oct
13
2023
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…
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Oct
12
2023
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…
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Oct
09
2023
HEATHFIELD & WALDRON 18 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 34 by John Mitchell The unbeaten Pilgrims stayed ahead of the Counties 1 Kent pack with this bonus point…
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Oct
09
2023
Canterbury 37 - 17 Ashford Barbarians This was a physical contest from the outset with both sets of forwards trying to dominate, while the Barbarians…
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Oct
08
2023
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…
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Oct
06
2023
HEATHFIELD & WALDRON v PILGRIMS The Pilgrims made it three out of three wins, running up a big score against Cranbrook. All those who came…
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Oct
06
2023
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…
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Oct
05
2023
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…
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Oct
05
2023
Deal & Betteshanger Lions 2nd XV 24 - 46 Zingari Again, the Zingari take maximum points with a display of open running rugby against a…
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Oct
02
2023
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…
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Oct
01
2023
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…
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Sep
29
2023
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…
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Sep
29
2023
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…
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Sep
25
2023
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…
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Sep
24
2023
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…
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Sep
23
2023
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…
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Sep
22
2023
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.…
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Sep
22
2023
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…
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Sep
22
2023
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…
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Sep
19
2023
Canterbury Women 24 - 0 Farnham Women After a challenging season in Championship 2 last year with a plethora of injuries in the squad, Canterbury…
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Sep
17
2023
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…
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Sep
17
2023
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…
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Sep
15
2023
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,…
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Sep
15
2023
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…
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Sep
10
2023
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…
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Sep
08
2023
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…
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Sep
04
2023
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…
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Sep
03
2023
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…
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Sep
01
2023
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…
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Aug
26
2023
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.…
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Aug
24
2023
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…
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Aug
20
2023
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…
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Aug
18
2023
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.…
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Aug
17
2023
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…
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Aug
15
2023
*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…
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Aug
13
2023
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…
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Aug
06
2023
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…
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Aug
05
2023
The exciting Miles & Barr Touch Rugby Summer League came to an end mid July, with Premiership and Championship plates and cups at stake. For…
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Aug
02
2023
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…
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Jul
21
2023
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…
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Jul
20
2023
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…
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Jul
16
2023
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…
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Jul
08
2023
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,…
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Jul
06
2023
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.…
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Jun
13
2023
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,…
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May
30
2023
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…
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May
30
2023
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…
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May
25
2023
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…
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May
23
2023
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…
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May
19
2023
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…
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May
18
2023
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…
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May
15
2023
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.…
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May
12
2023
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…
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May
11
2023
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…
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May
09
2023
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…
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May
05
2023
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…
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Apr
24
2023
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…
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Apr
23
2023
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…
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Apr
21
2023
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…
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Apr
21
2023
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…
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Apr
16
2023
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…
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Apr
08
2023
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…
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Apr
06
2023
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…
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Apr
04
2023
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,…
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Apr
02
2023
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…
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Mar
31
2023
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.…
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Mar
28
2023
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…
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Mar
26
2023
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,…
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Mar
24
2023
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…
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Mar
21
2023
We are pleased to announce dates for our boys and girls U7 - U16s Easter Rugby Camp. The camps will be held on Monday 3rd…
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Mar
19
2023
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…
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Mar
12
2023
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…
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Mar
12
2023
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…
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Mar
12
2023
Canterbury Pilgrims achieved Promotion at the first attempt in a new league, Counties 2, made up of 1st XV teams and 4 top level…
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Mar
10
2023
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…
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Mar
09
2023
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.…
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Mar
09
2023
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…
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Mar
05
2023
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…
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Mar
03
2023
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…
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Feb
26
2023
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…
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Feb
26
2023
The big East Kent derby went to Dover Sharks 1st Team , who devoured the Pilgrims from Canterbury, in front of nearly 400 hundred supporters…
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Feb
25
2023
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…
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Feb
22
2023
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…
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Feb
21
2023
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…
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Feb
19
2023
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…
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Feb
19
2023
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…
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Feb
17
2023
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…
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Feb
14
2023
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…
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Feb
14
2023
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…
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Feb
12
2023
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…
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Feb
05
2023
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…
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Feb
04
2023
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,…
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Jan
30
2023
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…
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Jan
29
2023
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…
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Jan
29
2023
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…
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Jan
27
2023
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…
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Jan
26
2023
Congratulations to our January 300 Club Winners! 175 x Rob Balicki28. x D W Craig79. x Nick Kingsman149 x Mark Quinn238 x Andrew Miles
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Jan
22
2023
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…
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Jan
20
2023
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…
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Jan
15
2023
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…
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Jan
15
2023
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…
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Jan
15
2023
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 …
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Jan
13
2023
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…
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Jan
09
2023
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…
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Jan
08
2023
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…
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Jan
08
2023
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…
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Jan
06
2023
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…
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Dec
31
2022
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. …
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Dec
31
2022
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…
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Dec
19
2022
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…
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Dec
16
2022
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…
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Dec
16
2022
Four matches cancelled this weekend due to frozen pitches: Pilgrims V Dover Sharks - Home 3rds V Tunbridge Wells 2nds - Home Ashford Barbarians V…
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Dec
14
2022
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…
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Dec
14
2022
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…
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Dec
12
2022
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…
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Dec
11
2022
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…
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Dec
10
2022
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…
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Dec
04
2022
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…
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Dec
03
2022
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…
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Nov
28
2022
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…
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Nov
28
2022
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…
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Nov
25
2022
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…
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Nov
21
2022
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…
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Nov
14
2022
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…
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Nov
13
2022
Bury St Edmunds 31 Canterbury 17by Andy RogersInjury and illness may have shaped selection for this league encounter at Bury - with four players making…
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Nov
10
2022
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…
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Nov
09
2022
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).…
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Nov
06
2022
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…
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Nov
06
2022
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…
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Nov
04
2022
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.…
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Oct
31
2022
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…
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Oct
30
2022
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…
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Oct
28
2022
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…
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Oct
27
2022
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…
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Oct
23
2022
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…
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Oct
21
2022
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…
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Oct
16
2022
HASTINGS & BEXHILL 20 CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 29 What a game of rugby with the result only sorted in the last few minutes as Pilgrims registered…
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Oct
16
2022
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…
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Oct
15
2022
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…
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Oct
15
2022
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,…
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Oct
14
2022
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…
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Oct
10
2022
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…
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Oct
10
2022
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…
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Oct
05
2022
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…
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Oct
05
2022
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…
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Oct
02
2022
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…
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Sep
30
2022
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,…
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Sep
25
2022
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…
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Sep
25
2022
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…
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Sep
25
2022
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…
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Sep
23
2022
"Another five points on the road means that we have equalled our away wins from last season, " writes Head Coach Matt Corker. " We…
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Sep
18
2022
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…
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Sep
18
2022
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…
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Sep
16
2022
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…
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Sep
14
2022
This month's 300 Club winners are 133 - Nick Rooke £1000 winner 46 - Rob French 27 - D Cowley 54 - M Dodd 35 …
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Sep
11
2022
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…
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Sep
11
2022
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…
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Sep
09
2022
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…
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Sep
04
2022
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…
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Sep
02
2022
We had over 50 children join us at Merton Lane on Tuesday and Wednesday (30th - 31st August) on what was a brilliant camp for…
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Sep
02
2022
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…
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Aug
31
2022
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…
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Aug
30
2022
This Monday Bank Holiday, Canterbury Rugby Club was delighted to host an inaugural bat & trap tournament organised by Verum Financial with sponsors Shepherd Neame…
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Aug
30
2022
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…
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Aug
28
2022
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…
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Aug
27
2022
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.…
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Aug
22
2022
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…
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Aug
19
2022
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…
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Aug
18
2022
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).…
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Aug
15
2022
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…
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Aug
13
2022
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…
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Aug
10
2022
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…
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Aug
09
2022
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…
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Aug
08
2022
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…
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Aug
03
2022
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.…
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Jul
26
2022
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…
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Jul
21
2022
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…
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Jul
13
2022
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…
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Jun
30
2022
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…
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Jun
18
2022
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…
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Jun
15
2022
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…
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Jun
15
2022
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…
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Jun
15
2022
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…
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Jun
07
2022
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…
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May
30
2022
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…
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May
25
2022
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…
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May
16
2022
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…
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May
10
2022
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…
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May
01
2022
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…
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Apr
28
2022
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…
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Apr
26
2022
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…
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Apr
25
2022
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…
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Apr
23
2022
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…
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Apr
18
2022
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…
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Apr
18
2022
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…
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Apr
18
2022
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.…
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Apr
11
2022
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…
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Apr
07
2022
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…
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Apr
03
2022
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…
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Apr
03
2022
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…
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Mar
31
2022
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,…
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Mar
27
2022
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…
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Mar
27
2022
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.…
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Mar
27
2022
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…
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Mar
24
2022
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…
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Mar
21
2022
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,…
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Mar
17
2022
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…
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Mar
13
2022
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…
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Mar
13
2022
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…
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Mar
07
2022
PAUL BUSHELL – FUNERAL & CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TUESDAY 5TH APRIL 2022 Private Committal, strictly invite only 3.30PM Memorial Service to be held at…
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Mar
06
2022
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…
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Mar
06
2022
CANTERBURY 5ths 39pts WEAVERING 2nds 15pts A depleted thirteen man Canterbury Zingari side racked with injury and COVID took on a strong physical Weavering…
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Mar
01
2022
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.…
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Feb
27
2022
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…
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Feb
27
2022
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…
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Feb
21
2022
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…
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Feb
21
2022
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…
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Feb
20
2022
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…
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Feb
18
2022
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…
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Feb
15
2022
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…
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Feb
13
2022
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…
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Feb
08
2022
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…
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Feb
04
2022
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…
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Jan
30
2022
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…
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Jan
30
2022
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.…
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Jan
30
2022
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…
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Jan
26
2022
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…
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Jan
24
2022
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…
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Jan
24
2022
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…
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Jan
24
2022
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…
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Jan
23
2022
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.…
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Jan
23
2022
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…
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Jan
23
2022
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…
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Jan
17
2022
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…
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Jan
16
2022
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…
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Jan
16
2022
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…
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Jan
13
2022
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…
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Jan
12
2022
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…
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Jan
11
2022
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…
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Jan
10
2022
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…
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Jan
10
2022
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…
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Jan
09
2022
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…
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Jan
04
2022
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…
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Dec
22
2021
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…
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Dec
20
2021
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:…
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Dec
19
2021
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…
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Dec
19
2021
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…
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Dec
16
2021
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…
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Dec
15
2021
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…
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Dec
15
2021
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.…
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Dec
12
2021
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…
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Dec
12
2021
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…
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Dec
06
2021
CANTERBURY 5th 41pts. DEAL & BETTESHANGER 3rds. 32pts Canterbury welcomed a slightly depleted Deal & Betteshanger side, however, Canterbury was able to make up their…
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Dec
05
2021
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…
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Dec
02
2021
We are pleased to announce the November 300 Club winners - 225 Barbara Hudgell 27 DM Cowley 151 David Taplin 16 John Braithwaite 149 Mark…
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Dec
01
2021
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…
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Nov
29
2021
The club is delighted to announce a new sponsorship and community partnership designed to support young players across South East England . It was launched…
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Nov
28
2021
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…
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Nov
21
2021
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…
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Nov
15
2021
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…
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Nov
15
2021
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…
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Nov
13
2021
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. …
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Nov
11
2021
On this day, the club remembers those who served and those from our rugby family who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II :…
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Nov
02
2021
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…
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Nov
02
2021
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…
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Oct
31
2021
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…
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Oct
24
2021
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…
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Oct
17
2021
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…
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Oct
10
2021
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…
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Oct
05
2021
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…
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Oct
05
2021
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…
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Oct
03
2021
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…
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Oct
03
2021
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…
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Sep
30
2021
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…
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Sep
27
2021
AYLESFORD 3rds 38pts - CANTERBURY 5ths 34 pts The Zingari were away to a strong Aylesford side who tested the city side from the outset,…
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Sep
27
2021
ROCHFORD HUNDRED 20pts - CANTERBURY 1st XV 19pts A late try could not save Canterbury from their third defeat in four games after a disappointing…
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Sep
20
2021
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…
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Sep
20
2021
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…
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Sep
17
2021
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…
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Sep
13
2021
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…
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Sep
12
2021
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…
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Sep
09
2021
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…
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Sep
07
2021
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…
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Sep
06
2021
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…
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Sep
05
2021
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…
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Sep
03
2021
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…
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Aug
30
2021
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…
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Aug
26
2021
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…
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Aug
26
2021
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.…
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Aug
23
2021
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…
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Aug
17
2021
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.…
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Jul
29
2021
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…
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Jul
20
2021
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…
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Jul
19
2021
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…
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Jul
06
2021
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…
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Jul
05
2021
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…
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Jul
05
2021
Recent announcement from the National Clubs Association - National League Rugby have launched The National League Rugby Review Show which will cover every round of…
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Jul
02
2021
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…
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Jun
29
2021
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…
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Jun
17
2021
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…
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Jun
12
2021
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…
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Jun
07
2021
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…
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May
27
2021
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…
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May
20
2021
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…
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May
12
2021
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…
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May
09
2021
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…
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May
06
2021
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,…
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May
05
2021
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…
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Apr
29
2021
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…
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Apr
22
2021
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…
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Apr
21
2021
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…
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Apr
15
2021
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…
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Apr
11
2021
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…
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Apr
08
2021
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…
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Apr
03
2021
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…
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Apr
02
2021
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…
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Mar
30
2021
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…
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Mar
29
2021
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…
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Mar
28
2021
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…
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Mar
26
2021
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…
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Mar
25
2021
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…
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Feb
21
2021
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…
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Nov
29
2020
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…
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Nov
14
2020
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…
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Nov
14
2020
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…
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Nov
03
2020
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…
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