Around the Ground at the MTG

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 the league Havant came with a strong pack who overpowered us, though in open play we moved the ball well and put early points on the board. Going in with a lead at half time we just needed to redouble our efforts and continue the push. Unfortunately, ill-discipline gave away vital points and cost us a player, leaving us very much on the back foot. Havant saw their chance and came at us. It was a nervy watch for Canterbury supporters as Havant put more and more points up. The team endured a relentless barrage and hung on for the win. We got there but made it harder for ourselves than it should have been. Westcombe Park this weekend will show what lessons were learned from our last two run outs. At half time, The Canterbury Girls and ACE Academy Girls played an exhibition Touch Rugby game, showing the breadth of the game we are coaching at the club. After the senior’s final whistle, Colts B took on the ACE Academy boys, winning 40 – 24. A good game for the newly formed Academy team.

Deacons also had their winning run cut. A depleted team didn’t have a response for Deal 2. They did well to put 24 points on the board to the opposition’s 57. Zingari’s game v Faversham 2 was postponed to a later yet to be announced date.

Sunday, our U14’s played their very first league matches against Ashford and Whitstable U14’s. After the game, Jamie Stevens, Club Captain, presented each member of the team with CRFC ties. Colts 1st XV welcomed TJ’s to what is not only a match of old rivalries but also round 2 of the National Cup. Alas, it was not to be Canterbury’s day as the visitors left with the spoils, winning 29 to the Colts 17.

Thank you to our Saturday sponsors Leonard Gould, Strutt & Parker, Abbott Construction, and Marine Travel.

In the spirit of the club, we all dust ourselves down and we go again.

Last weekend’s scores

1st XV 36 – 31 Havant
Vigo 2 57 – 24 Deacons
Favesham 2 PP Zingari
Colts B 40 – 24 ACE Academy
Colts A 17 – 29 TJ’s

This weekend’s fixtures

Saturday 12/10

1st XV v Westcombe Park – Home KO 3.00pm
Park House v Pilgrims – Away KO 3.00pm
Canons v Old Colfeians 2nds – Home KO 3.00pm
Vigo 2nds v Deacons – Away KO 3.00pm
Folkestone 3rds v Zingari – Away KO 3.00pm

Sunday 13/10

Dartford Valley Ladies v Canterbury Women Away – KO 2.30pm

Mini and Youth

U6’s Training Grids – 9.00am to 10.00am
U7’s Training Grids – 9.00am to 10.00am
U8’s Pitch between top and bottom orchard – 9.00am to 10.00am
U9’s v Dartfordians Simon Langton 4G – 9.00am to 10.30am
U10’s v Dartfordians Bottom Orchard – 9.00am to 10.30am
U11’s v Dartfordians Top Orchard – 9.00am to 10.30am
U12’s Away Richmond Festival
U13’s Away Richmond festival
U14’s A’s v Sevenoaks (A)
U14’s B v Medway (A)
U15’s v Saracens Amateur Top Pitch – KO 12.00pm
U16’s Training Artificial 10:30am onwards
Colts 1st XV – Week off
Colts Tigers v Thanet (A)
Colts Dragons v Gravesend (A)
Girls U12’s and 14’s v Tunbridge Wells(A)
Girls U16’s Dover (A)

Canterbury Rugby Club and Marine Travel extend a warm welcome to all visiting teams, players, and supporters.

Golf day – And the winners were…

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 a 2 course meal. The Gemho team came out winners, followed by Made AV, and City Contractors. KAP Motor Group brought along the new OMODA 5 and the EV AMODA E5 for us to view. View photos of the winning teams on our website – https://cantrugby.co.uk/news/golf-day-results/

Exclusive Partner offer for members

Our partners, The Granville in Canterbury are very generously offering a 10% discount on food for club members and friends. Just quote ‘Canterbury Rugby Club’ when booking. They have a lot going on over the next few weeks and months. Take a sneak peek to book yourselves in – See what is coming up at the Granville.

Pre-match lunches

There are still places and tables available at our home game pre-match lunches. Food, drink, raffle, auction, and good company before home games. What’s not to like?
26-Oct-24 Barnes
16-Nov-24 Bury St Edmunds
07-Dec-24 Oxford Harlequins
21-Dec-24 Sevenoaks
18-Jan-25 Guernsey
15-Feb-25 Tonbridge Juddians
08-Mar-25 Old Albanian
22-Mar-25 Henley

Contact kirsty@cantrugby.co.uk to book a place or a table of 8 – 12

We wish you all the best of rugby!