NATIONAL LEAGUE 2 EASTView League Table
PRE-SEASON
DateOppositionVenueScore
17-Aug-24EsherH26 - 45
24-Aug-24HarpendenA7 - 52
30-Aug-24BlackheathH12 - 41
NATIONAL EAST LEAGUE 2
DateOppositionVenueScore
07-Sep-24 Colchester H53 - 13
14-Sep-24 Sevenoaks A27 - 14
21-Sep-24 Worthing H49 - 21
28-Sep-24 Guernsey A41 - 23
05-Oct-24 Havant H36 - 31
12-Oct-24 Westcombe Park H39 - 22
19-Oct-24 Tonbridge Juddians A40 - 24
26-Oct-24 Barnes H13 - 22
09-Nov-24 Old Albanian A17 - 54
16-Nov-24 Bury St Edmunds H59 - 35
23-Nov-24 Henley A17 - 16
07-Dec-24 Oxford Harlequins H31 - 10
14-Dec-24 Dorking A34 - 35
21-Dec-24 Sevenoaks H35 - 22
11-Jan-25 Worthing APP
18-Jan-25 Guernsey H24 - 15
25-Jan-25 Havant A5 - 61
01-Feb-25WorthingA25 - 29
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
DateOppositionVenueScore
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTH EAST 2
DateOppositionVenueScore
15-Sep-24 Horsham Women A43 - 30
22-Sep-24 Medway ladies H24 - 22
13-Oct-24 Dartford Valley Ladies A75 - 14
20-Oct-24 Heathfield & W Ladies AHWO
10-Nov-24 Jersey RFC Women H58 - 19
24-Nov-24 Pulborough Women A0 - 48
15-Dec-24 Tonbridge Juddian Ladies HHWO
05-Jan-24 Medway ladies A0 - 10
19-Jan-24 Dartford Valley Ladies H36 - 0
09-Feb-25 Heathfield & W Ladies A
23-Feb-25 Jersey RFC Women A
09-Mar-25 Pulborough Women H
23-Mar-25 Tonbridge Juddian Ladies H
06-Apr-24 Horsham Women H
COUNTIES 1 KENTView League Table
PRE-SEASON
DateOppositionVenueScore
24-Aug-24Deal and Betteshanger LionsAMATCH CANCELLED
31-Aug-24Gravesend 1stH0 - 10
COUNTIES 1 KENT
DateOppositionVenueScore
07-Sep-24 Crowborough A15 - 21
14-Sep-24 Sevenoaks II H43 - 17
20-Sep-24 Ashford H38 - 7
28-Sep-24 Charlton ParkHHWO
12-Oct-24 Park House A9 - 15
19-Oct-24 Deal & Betteshanger H43 - 7
26-Oct-24 Bromley A35 - 29
09-Nov-24 Beccehamian H45 - 7
16-Nov-24 Dover A25 - 45
23-Nov-24 Cranbrook A0 - 38
07-Dec-24 Heathfield & Waldron H26 - 3
14-Dec-24 Sevenoaks II A47 - 24
21-Dec-24 Ashford A3 - 76
04-Jan-25 Charlton Park H71 - 12
11-Jan-25 Park House H67 - 12
18-Jan-25 Deal & Betteshanger A15 - 54
01-Feb-25Bromley 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 KENTView League Table
PRE-SEASON
DateOppositionVenueScore
31-Aug-24Gravesend 2H5 - 3
COUNTIES 4 KENT
DateOppositionVenueScore
07-Sep-24 Medway III H60 - 12
14-Sep-24 Sheppey A33 - 44
21-Sep-24 Rye H52 - 33
28-Sep-24 Dartfordians II A26 - 27
12-Oct-24 Old Colfeians II H28 - 17
19-Oct-24 Foots Cray A14 - 31
26-Oct-24 Kings College Hospital H26 - 7
09-Nov-24 Bromley II A13 - 29
16-Nov-24 Cliffe Crusaders H19 - 14
23-Nov-24 Old Williamsonians H12 - 19
07-Dec-24 Faversham A19 - 39
14-Dec-24 Sheppey H55 - 0
21-Dec-24 Rye A7 -12
04-Jan-25 Dartfordians II H45 - 19
11-Jan-25 Old Colfeians II APP
18-Jan-25 Foots Cray H102 - 5
25-Jan-25Old Colfeians IIA19 - 19
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 BView League Table
DateOppositionVenueScore
14-Sep-24 SHEPPEY 2NDS HPP
21-Sep-24 LEIGH 1ST A34 - 46
28-Sep-24 GRAVESEND 3RDS H36 - 24
05-Oct-24 DEAL 2NDS A57 - 24
12-Oct-24 VIGO 2 AHWO
19-Oct-24 MAIDSTONE 2 HAWO
26-Oct-24 THANET 3 A52 - 12
2-Nov-24SHEPPEY 2H19 - 38
09-Nov-24 SITTINGBOURNE 2 H21 - 60
30-Nov-24 LEIGH H35 - 12
14-Dec-24 SHEPPEY 2 A
04-Jan-25 GRAVESEND 3 A40 - 29
11-Jan-25 VIGO 2 HPP
18-Jan-25 MAIDSTONE 2 A12 - 35
25-Jan-25 ASHFORD BARBARIANS H5 - 41
01-Feb-25 THANET 3 H
08-Feb-25VIGO 2H
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 CView League Table
DateOppositionVenueScore
14-Sep-24 NEW ASH GREEN 2 HHWO
21-Sep-24 DEAL 3 A10 - 34
05-Oct-24 FAVERSHAM 2 APP
19-Oct-24 GRAVESEND 4 A35 - 19
09-Nov-24 OLD GRAVESENDIANS 2 H22 - 29
16-Nov-24 GILLINGHAM 2 APP
23-Nov-24 LORDSWOOD 2 HHWO
30-Nov-24 DEAL 3 H27 - 10
07-Dec-24 WHITSTABLE 2 A20 - 20
14-Dec-24 NEW ASH GREEN 2 A
25-Jan-25 GRAVESEND 4 H34 - 24
1-Feb-2025GILLINGHAM 2A36 - 21
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
DateTeamOppositionVenueScore
TEAMDATEOPPOSITIONVENUESCORE
Men's XV26-Sep-24 Kings Dev XVA7-0
Men's XV05-Oct-24 CRFC Dev XVA40-24
Men's XV10-Oct-24 Kent College 1st XVA37-22
Men's XV17-Oct-24 The Duke of York’s Royal Military School Dev XVA50-0
Men's XV13-Nov-24 Simon LangtonH
Women's XV14-Nov-24 Simon LangtonA
Men's XV28-Nov-24 KingsH
Men's XV4-Dec-24 Canterbury AcademyH
Men's XV12-dec-24 Kent CollegeH

News

Around the Ground at the MTG

15 teams sporting Black & Amber last weekend, and another fantastic display of rugby spirit all round. A fifth consecutive win for the 1st XV, the Canons maintaining the top spot despite a tough hard-fought draw, the Deacons relentlessly battling in the face of a strong top of the table Ashford Barbarians team, and Zingari’s win against a tough Gravesend side. Our youth teams represented well, with our Girls U16 continuing to make good progress, Boys U15 remaining undefeated this season, and again, we fielded three Colts teams.

Next weekend is going to be a cracker!

Weekend roundup

Havant 5 – 61 1st XV: Canterbury extended their winning run to five games with a commanding nine-try performance against Havant, closing the gap on third-placed Dorking to just two points. Despite injuries forcing a reshuffled squad, the team displayed efficiency and flair, storming to a 30-0 halftime lead. Frank Reynolds’ early penalty was followed by tries from Kurt Heatherley, Garry Jones, Eoin O’Donoghue, and Sam Rogers.

Havant briefly rallied in the second half but struggled against Canterbury’s relentless attack. Further tries from Tyler Oliver, Tom Best, Tom Williams, Harvey Furneaux, and a late score from O’Donoghue sealed an emphatic victory, highlighting Canterbury’s depth and dominance.

Old Colfeians 2nds 19 – 19 Canons: The Canons were given a reality check as they battled to a 19-19 draw against Old Colfeians, reminding them that top spot in Counties 4 is no guarantee. Colfes started strong, scoring twice to take a 12-0 lead before Canterbury responded with a driving maul try before halftime.

A missed tackle allowed Colfes to extend their lead early in the second half, but the Canons fought back with tries from Will Rayner and captain Harry Nicholson, with conversions from Josh Lamb and Henry Carruthers leveling the score. Despite late momentum, Canterbury couldn’t find a winner, settling for a frustrating draw. They now turn their focus to next week’s clash against Kings College Hospital.

Deacons 5 – 41 Ashford Barbarians: Facing the top-of-the-table Barbarians, the Deacons put up a fierce fight despite a 5-41 defeat. A strong defensive effort and aggressive counter-attacks kept the visitors at bay early on, but Barbarians broke through with two first-half tries to lead 12-5 at the break.

The second half saw Barbarians’ class shine through, with quick tries and fortunate bounces extending their lead. Despite two disallowed tries, the Deacons kept pushing, challenging their opponents in open play and at the scrum.

Player of the Match: Oli Turton
Standout Player: Jadyn Moore
Honourable Mentions: The entire team—progress continues!

Zingari 34 – 24 Gravesend 4ths: Canterbury Zingari avenged their earlier defeat to Gravesend with a determined 19-17 victory. Despite conceding an early try, their relentless tackling nullified Gravesend’s powerful pack, allowing their backs to capitalize with two tries for a 12-5 halftime lead.

A quick second-half score extended Canterbury’s advantage, but an injury left them with 14 men for the final 20 minutes. Gravesend fought back with two late tries, but the Zingari’s earlier dominance ensured a well-earned win in a fiercely contested match.

Boys U12’s v Cranbrook: A fantastic display of rugby from our 43-strong U12 squad! With two Canterbury teams taking on two Cranbrook sides in back-to-back matches, every player had the chance to shine, with a minimum of half a game each.

An incredible effort from all involved, showcasing skill, teamwork, and the depth of talent in our young players.

Boys U13 Spitfires 25 – 10 Sevenoaks
Boys U13 Hurricanes 30 – 10 Dartford Valley
Boys U14’s 60 – 0 Gravesend
Boys U14’s 0 – 36 Gillingham Anchorians
Boys U15’s 42 – 5 Dover
Boys U16’s 38 – 19 Westcombe Park

Girls U16’s 27 – 55 Tunbridge Wells: The team put in a strong second-half performance at home against Tunbridge Wells, showing resilience and determination. Despite a challenging start, they regrouped and won the second half with solid defense and powerful attacking runs. Contributions from the U16s made a big impact, helping the team gain momentum. A great team effort, highlighting their progress and fighting spirit.

Colts 1st XV 33 – 26 Dartford Valley Colts
Colts Dragons 27 – 10 Tonbridge Juddians
Colts Tigers 10 – 14 Westcombe Park

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another exciting year of rugby action!

Next fixtures

Saturday 1st February

Worthing v 1st XV Away – KO 3.00pm (Rearranged from 11th Jan)
Pilgrims v Bromley Home – KO 2.00pm
Kings College Hospital v Canons Away – KO 2.00pm
Deacons v Thanet 3rds Home – KO 2.00pm
Gillingham v Zingari Away – KO 2.00pm

Sunday 2nd February

MINIS FIXTURES

Mixed U7’s and U8’s v Cranbrook Simon Langton 4G – 9.00am to 10.00am
Mixed U9’s and U10’s v Cranbrook Top Orchard  – 9.00am to 10:30am
Mixed U11’s v Cranbrook Bottom Orchard –  9.00am to10.30am

YOUTH FIXTURES

Boys U12 Black v Old Elthamians U12 Simon Langton 4G – KO 10.30am
Baoys U12 Amber v Old Elthamians U12 Gold Simon Langton 4G – KO 10.30am
Boys U13 Spitfires – v Old Elthamians U13 Bottom Orchard – KO 11.00am
Boys U14 v Old Alleynians U14 Vikings Away
Boys U15 Black v Sevenoaks U15 Away
Boys U15’s v Chelmsford Away
Colts v Aylesford Simon Langton 4G – KO 12:00pm

MINI & YOUTH TRAINING

Mixed U6’s Grids – 9.00am to 10.00am
Boys U14’s Training Pitch – 10:30am
Boys U16’s Top Pitch – 10:30am

Please check the Mini & Youth webpages for updates

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

Pre-match Pilgrims home game curry

Pre-match dining? Treat your friends, family, or clients to one of the club’s famous Saucy Flo’s curries for just £15 per head. Delicious food, great company, and the perfect prelude to the game served at 1.15pm! Book now at saucyflos@gmail.com

Pilgrims, currently sitting at the top of Counties 1 Kent – take on Bromley at the MTG at 2.00pm. This promises to be a thrilling clash!

After the game, come and watch Six Nations, clubhouse style – All games will be shown on our big screens. Gather near the log burner, enjoy a drink from the bar, and soak up the atmosphere as you cheer for your teams in comfort.

This Saturday is all about rugby, community, and connection.

Don’t miss out, and join us!

6 Nations is back at the Clubhouse

The competition kicks off again, and the clubhouse welcomes you all to come and watch every match, streamed to all screens. The bar will be open and look out on social media for any available food.

The fixtures are as following:

ROUND 1 – Friday 31st January

France v Wales: Stade de France – KO 8.15pm

Saturday 1st February

Scotland v Italy: Murrayfield – KO 2.15pm
Ireland v England: Aviva Stadium – KO 4.45pm

ROUND 2 – Saturday 8th February

Italy v Wales: Stadio Olimpico – KO 2.15pm
England v France: Twickenham – KO 4.45pm

Sunday 9th February

Scotland v Ireland: Murrayfield – KO 3.00pm

ROUND 3 – Saturday 22nd February

Wales v Ireland: Principality Stadium – KO 2.15pm
England v Scotland: Twickenham – KO 4.45pm

Sunday 23rd February

Italy v France: Stadio Olimpico – KO 3.00pm

ROUND 4 – Saturday 8th March

Ireland v France: Aviva Stadium – KO 2.15pm
Scotland v Wales: Murrayfield – KO 4.45pm

Sunday 9th March

England v Italy: Twickenham – KO 3.00pm

ROUND 5 – Saturday 15th March

Italy v Ireland: Stadio Olimpico – KO 2.15pm
Wales – England: Principality – KO 4.45pm
France v Scotland: Stade de France – KO 8.00pm

Come cheer on your teams with other 6 Nations supporters!

We wish you all the best of rugby!