October 2022 - Page 2 of 2 - Canterbury Rugby Club

NATIONAL LEAGUE 2 EAST	View League Table
PRE-SEASON
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
17-Aug-24	Esher	H	26 - 45
24-Aug-24	Harpenden	A	7 - 52
30-Aug-24	Blackheath	H	12 - 41
NATIONAL EAST LEAGUE 2
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
07-Sep-24	Colchester	H	53 - 13
14-Sep-24	Sevenoaks	A
21-Sep-24	Worthing	H
28-Sep-24	Guernsey	A
05-Oct-24	Havant	H
12-Oct-24	Westcombe Park	H
19-Oct-24	Tonbridge Juddians	A
26-Oct-24	Barnes	H
09-Nov-24	Old Albanian	A
16-Nov-24	Bury St Edmunds	H
23-Nov-24	Henley	A
07-Dec-24	Oxford Harlequins	H
14-Dec-24	Dorking	A
21-Dec-24	Sevenoaks	H
11-Jan-25	Worthing	A
18-Jan-25	Guernsey	H
25-Jan-25	Havant	A
08-Feb-25	Westcombe Park	A
15-Feb-25	Tonbridge Juddians	H
01-Mar-25	Barnes	A
08-Mar-25	Old Albanian	H
15-Mar-25	Bury St Edmunds	A
22-Mar-15	Henley	H
05-Apr-25	Oxford Harlequins	A
12-Apr-25	Dorking	H
26-Apr-25	Colchester	A

WOMEN'S NC 1 SOUTH EAST (SOUTH)	View League Table
PRE-SEASON
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTH EAST 2
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
15-Sep-24	Horsham Women	A
22-Sep-24	Medway ladies	H
13-Oct-24	Dartford Valley Ladies	A
20-Oct-24	Heathfield & W Ladies	A
10-Nov-24	Jersey RFC Women	H
24-Nov-24	Pulborough Women	A
15-Dec-24	Tonbridge Juddian Ladies	H
05-Jan-24	Medway ladies	A
19-Jan-24	Dartford Valley Ladies	H
09-Feb-25	Heathfield & W Ladies	H
23-Feb-25	Jersey RFC Women	A
09-Mar-25	Pulborough Women	H
23-Mar-25	Tonbridge Juddian Ladies	A
06-Apr-24	Horsham Women	H

COUNTIES 1 KENT	View League Table
PRE-SEASON
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
24-Aug-24	Deal and Betteshanger Lions	A	MATCH CANCELLED
31-Aug-24	Gravesend 1st	H	0 - 10
COUNTIES 1 KENT
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
07-Sep-24	Crowborough	A	15 - 21
14-Sep-24	Sevenoaks II	H
20-Sep-24	Ashford	H
28-Sep-24	Charlton Park	H
12-Oct-24	Park House	A
19-Oct-24	Deal & Betteshanger	H
26-Oct-24	Bromley	A
09-Nov-24	Beccehamian	H
16-Nov-24	Dover	A
23-Nov-24	Cranbrook	A
07-Dec-24	Heathfield & Waldron	H
14-Dec-24	Sevenoaks II	A
21-Dec-24	Ashford	A
04-Jan-25	Charlton Park	A
11-Jan-25	Park House	H
18-Jan-25	Deal & Betteshanger	A
01-Feb-25	Bromley	H
15-Feb-25	Beccehamian	A
01-Mar-25	Dover	H
08-Mar-25	Cranbrook	H
22-Mar-25	Heathfield & Waldron	A
05-Apr-25	Crowborough	H

COUNTIES 4 KENT	View League Table
PRE-SEASON
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
31-Aug-24	Gravesend 2	H	5 - 3
COUNTIES 4 KENT
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
07-Sep-24	Medway III	H	60 - 12
14-Sep-24	Sheppey	A
21-Sep-24	Rye	H
28-Sep-24	Dartfordians II	A
12-Oct-24	Old Colfeians II	H
19-Oct-24	Foots Cray	A
26-Oct-24	Kings College Hospital	H
09-Nov-24	Bromley II	A
16-Nov-24	Cliffe Crusaders	H
23-Nov-24	Old Williamsonians	H
07-Dec-24	Faversham	A
14-Dec-24	Sheppey	H
21-Dec-24	Rye	A
04-Jan-25	Dartfordians II	H
11-Jan-25	Old Colfeians II	A
18-Jan-25	Foots Cray	H
01-Feb-25	Kings College Hospital	A
15-Feb-25	Bromley II	H
01-Mar-25	Cliffe Crusaders	A
08-Mar-25	Old Williamsonians	A
22-Mar-25	Faversham	H
5-AprIl-25	Medway III	A

KENT RURAL B
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
14-Sep-24	SHEPPEY 2NDS	H
21-Sep-24	LEIGH 1ST	A
28-Sep-24	GRAVESEND 3RDS	H
05-Oct-24	DEAL 2NDS	A
12-Oct-24	VIGO 2	A
19-Oct-24	MAIDSTONE 2	H
26-Oct-24	THANET 3	A
09-Nov-24	SITTINGBOURNE 2	H
23-Nov-24	DOVER 3	H
30-Nov-24	LEIGH	H
14-Dec-24	SHEPPEY 2	A
04-Jan-25	GRAVESEND 3	A
11-Jan-25	VIGO 2	H
18-Jan-25	MAIDSTONE 2	A
25-Jan-25	ASHFORD BARBARIANS	H
01-Feb-25	THANET 3	H
15-Feb-25	SITTINGBOURNE 2	A
08-Mar-25	DOVER 3	A
22-Mar-25	ASHFORD BARBARIANS	A
05-Apr-25	DEAL 2	H

KENT RURAL C
Date	Opposition	Venue	Score
14-Sep-24	NEW ASH GREEN 2	H
21-Sep-24	DEAL 3	A
05-Oct-24	FAVERSHAM 2	A
12-Oct-24	FOLKESTONE 3	A
19-Oct-24	GRAVESEND 4	A
09-Nov-24	OLD GRAVESENDIANS 2	H
16-Nov-24	GILLINGHAM 2	A
23-Nov-24	LORDSWOOD 2	H
30-Nov-24	DEAL 3	H
07-Dec-24	WHITSTABLE 2	A
14-Dec-24	NEW ASH GREEN 2	A
11-Jan-25	FOLKESTONE 3	H
25-Jan-25	GRAVESEND 4	H
15-Feb-25	OLD GRAVESENDIANS 2	A
01-Mar-25	GILLINGHAM 2	H
08-Mar-25	LORDSWOOD 2	A
29-Mar-25	WHITSTABLE 2	H
05-Apr-25	FAVERSHAM 2	H

MATCH PREVIEW

Posted on 14th October 2022 | by David Haigh

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 shaken confidence and Head Coach Matt Corker is looking to address the problems. He says: “Last week the new league structure gave us our first weekend off and it has given our season a much better rhythm. Players were able to refresh, and it has also given us a week to reflect. I feel that we have moved away from some of the things that make us dangerous as an attack. Our focus in preseason was “knowing our strengths is the key to us winning” and this still is something that we are still learning and I want us to be better at. Dorking may be new to our league, but they are sitting high in the table in third after a strong start to their season. Their attacking style and entertaining rugby has helped them get three good wins and I am expecting a great game at the Marine travel ground on Saturday. Some of you may recognise a familiar face in their team sheet and it will be good to see Will Scholes back at Merton lane

Changes to the Canterbury squad see Royce Cadman in the starting line-up, in place of Dave Irvine who was unable to train this week. Harry Andrews is recalled to the back row and Alex Evans returns to the replacements bench. The backs are unchanged from the Worthing game.

UNDER 9s at TWICKENHAM

Posted on 10th October 2022 | by David Haigh

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 a Touch Rugby Demonstration Match during halftime of Harlequins vs. Bristol Bears in their annual match over the Christmas period: Big Game 14.

This match is at the home of rugby – Twickenham Stadium on 27th December 2022.

It will be a fantastic day and promises to deliver not only a high octane and a brilliant game of rugby, but a fun day out for all the family, with lots of events and entertainment taking place before and after the match. Due to our involvement with the match and our Community Club affiliation with them, ‘Quins have secured us 300 seats in the Lower Tier and the tickets are offered to us at a discounted rate and, of course, provides the opportunity to all sit together and collectively raise the roof for our Kestrels!

Tickets this year are priced at £40 for 18-year-olds and older and £25 for Under 18-year-olds

Pilgrims Cruise Home

Posted on 10th October 2022 | by David Haigh

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 the home side attacked with pace, accurate passing and excellent support play. Harry Andrews got the first of his side’s ten tries, with Ollie Ashley-Jones converting.
After more good possession James Everatt went over to score, Ollie supplied the conversion. Ollie, Will Calder, Tom Halliday and Adrian Geddes then combined to put Max Halliday away for an unstoppable unconverted try; Pilgrims were 19 points up after 15 minutes. It was all Canterbury, and the visitors could not get close to the home side as the ball was moved quickly around. Rob Knott, who was voted supporters ‘man of the match’, was getting involved in everything. He had another outstanding game and is one to watch for the future. The Pilgrims pack were in control and the backs kept running, their fitness is beginning to show, but there is a long way to go ad it is still early season! Gus Lister, making his long awaited debut, went off with a recurring injury, Ross Howard replaced him and there were further changes as Dan Gill joined the front row and Calder got a Yellow card. Once the home side had reorganised they ramped up the pressure which brought Eoin O’Donoghue a converted try. Then second row man Jesse De Vries 70 yards run and try, handing off all tacklers, pushed Pilgrims lead to 31 points at the break. The momentum was sustained in the second half with another five tries and one conversion. Adrian Geddes went over first, Ross Howard got a brace and Tom Halliday completed the family try scoring.
Will Calder, back after his card, was the other try scorer. For the second week running the Pilgrims shut out their opposition. Next Saturday they travel to Hastings and Bexhill.

Pilgrims In Control

Posted on 5th October 2022 | by David Haigh

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 point lead. Although they let those high standards drop after the break this was still a morale boosting performance as they bounced back from the previous week’s defeat at Dover. Apart from the five tries they scored Canterbury put in an excellent defensive shift which they needed in the early stages as Anchorians started well. Having absorbed the pressure they took the lead with a try from flanker Eoin O’Donoghue topped up by the first of Ollie Ashley-Jones’ four conversions. It was the second quarter that saw Pilgrims at their best as they counter attacked effectively , handled sharply and made few mistakes. Prop Will McColl got their second try after 22 minutes and a great run and dummy by full back Dan Eaglestone pushed the lead to nineteen. Man of the match Ashley-Jones then broke =from his own half and profited from a favourable bounce to hit Anchorians with the fourth try. The second half was a disappointment as standards slipped and a yellow card for Dan Gill also slowed Canterbury’s efforts. They survived his ten minute absence without mishap, gradually took control of possession and Luke Webber’s converted try rounded off the victory. Pilgrims will look for more on Saturday when they host Maidstone first team in a postponed league game,

Brian Pitchford 1961 – 2022

Posted on 5th October 2022 | by Denys Andrianjafy

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 Brian Pitchford sadly passed away in the early hours on the 1st of October 2022 aged 60. He was surrounded by his children Claire, Diane & Tony, and sisters Paola & Janice to whom we send our heartfelt condolences.Brian was, without doubt, a Black and Amber man who came to as many matches as his health allowed. He led the wheelchair section from the front as a player, coach, mentor, and a friend to everyone he met. He was a source of strength and inspiration for all who knew him, he was a brave and courageous man who will be dearly missed.The family will be gathering in the near future to celebrate his life and we will, of course, bring you those details as soon as we can.

WORTHING GIVEN EASY RIDE

Posted on 2nd October 2022 | by David Haigh

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 made for life all too easy for Raiders who cruised to a six try victory. The city side shipped four of those scores in the first half as they repeatedly gave away penalties and brought crushing pressure on themselves. By half time they were sixteen points in arrears and struggling to find a way into the game. Worthing took an early lead with a try from full back Fergus Guiry, converted by Harrison Sims, and they were always in front. A Frank Reynolds penalty goal put Canterbury on the scoreboard but they were soon on the retreat and a yellow card for Will Calder brought the inevitable punishment with a catch and drive try for Raiders hooker Elliott Luke. The one bright spot of the half for Canterbury came in the 29th minute when Cameron Murray powered over for a close range try but an attack plagued by handling mistakes and stray passes fell well below the required standards. Worthing forged further ahead with two tries before the break. A yellow card for Tyler Oliver and a penalty try was quickly followed by the bonus point score. Canterbury coughed up another penalty and Jonny Smith was driven over from the lineout. It wasn’t until the last quarter of the game that the city side came to life. By then Raiders were out of sight thanks to Luke’s second try, converted by Sims, and the best Canterbury could hope for was a losing bonus point. The late momentum brought two tries for the hard working Billy Young, sandwiched by Raiders’ last touchdown, another close quarter blast finished by Ethan Clarke. That consolation bonus point was clearly on offer as Canterbury’s backs launched the final attack of the game but the accuracy that was missing all afternoon denied them again.

Canterbury: M.Halliday, F.Morgan, W.Waddington, T.Best, G.Hilton, F.Reynolds, W.Calder, B.Young, N.Morris, D.Herriott, D.Irvine, J.De Vries, J.Stephens, C.Murray, T.Oliver. Replacements: A.Cooper, E.Lusher, R.Cadman, B.Cooper, R.Howard

Month: October 2022