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Around the Ground at the MTG
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 sufficient replacements.
Faversham Castaways 19 – 12 Zingari: In a hard-fought battle, Zingari held their own against a strong Faversham squad boosted by 1st XV players. Though Zingari kept the score level at 12-12 for much of the game, a final push by Faversham in the closing minutes secured their win. A thrilling match to watch!
Colts 1st XV 69 – 19 Bury St Edmunds: The Colts delivered a dominant performance, showcasing top-tier rugby to secure a convincing victory.
Westcombe Park 64 – 12 Colts Tigers: A challenging away game for the Tigers, who struggled to break through as Westcombe Park controlled the field.
OA’s 7 – 60 Canterbury U15s: Following a decisive win over Tunbridge Wells, the Canterbury U15s Black secured another victory, propelling them to the top of Kent U15 League 1.
Folkestone U13s Spitfires 10 – 30 Canterbury U13s Spitfires: The Canterbury Spitfires celebrated a solid win on the road, displaying strong teamwork.
Canterbury U13s Hurricanes 5 – 50 Medway RFC U13s: Despite a tough defeat, the Hurricanes showed commendable resilience, keeping their spirits high throughout.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another exciting weekend of rugby action!
This weekend’s fixtures
Saturday 9/11
Old Albanian v 1st XV – Away KO 3.00pm
Pilgrims v Beccehamians 1st XV – Home KO 2.30pm
Bromley 2nds v Canons – Away KO 2.30pm
Deacons v Sittingbourne 2nds – Home KO 2.30pm
Zingari – Old Gravesendians 2nds – Home KO 2.30pm
Sunday 10/11
Canterbury Women v Jersey Women – Home KO 12.00pm
Mini & Youth Training and Fixtures
Sunday 10/11
U6’s Grids 9.00am – 10.00am
U7’s to U11’s v Thanet – Home KO 9.00am – 10:30
U7’s – Grids
U8’s – Simon Langton 4G
U9’s – Simon Langton 4G
U10’s – Bottom Orchard
U11’s – Top Orchard
Youth
Colts 1st XV v Sevenoaks – Away KO 12.00pm
Colts 2nd XV V OA’s – Away KO 10.20pm
U12’s v Aylesford – Home Top Pitch KO 11.00am
U13’s – Simon Langton 4G 10:30 onwards
U14’s v TJ’s – Home Top Orchard
U15’s v Dorking – Away
U16’s v Dover – Home @ Kent College KO 11.00am
Girls
U12’s @ Deal
U14’s @ Deal
U16’s v TJ’s – Away
Canterbury Rugby Club and Marine Travel extend a warm welcome to all visiting teams, players, and supporters.
Rugby Showdown Saturday: Wallabies, Warmth, and Winning Spirit!
After a tough Autumn Internationals round 1 loss to the All Blacks that kept us on the edge of our seats, we’re ready to bounce back this Saturday as we take on the Wallabies at 3:10 pm! Join us at the clubhouse to catch all the action live on every screen.
The bar opens at 1:00 pm with 50p off pints at halftime, and Saucy Flo’s will be serving up hot food from the hatch. And to keep things cozy, the wood burner will be on!
Plus, our Pilgrims, Deacons, and Zingari teams are all playing at home, so it’s a full day of rugby excitement at the MTG. Don’t miss it!
Careers Fair
Looking for career advice or a new direction? Join us on Tuesday, 19th November from 10:00 to 14:00 for Canterbury Rugby Club’s Careers Event, where you can connect with over 15 local employers offering valuable guidance on a wide range of career opportunities.
Representatives from industries such as Accountancy, Architecture, Automotive, Construction, Design, Education, Property, Legal, Surveying, and Travel will be available to offer insights and advice. Local organizations like the Construction Industry Training Board, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Canterbury College will also be on hand to provide expert support.
This event is open to all age groups, so whether you’re just starting out or considering a career change, come along and explore new possibilities. Parking and entry are free, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Event information and registration here.
See you at the Canterbury Rugby Club Careers Fair!