Category: Around the Ground

What a weekend of rugby that was! Our 1^st XV rediscovered their winning ways, whilst Canons and our Women were dominant in their games. Unfortunately, the Pilgrims unbeaten season came to an end, but they still sit comfortably at the top of Counties 1 Kent and look to their next opponents, Ashford 1^st XV. Our juniors put in a fantastic shift, and even though our U16 Girls were overpowered by Bass, they fought hard and showed great future promise for a newly formed team.

Last weekend’s scores

Saturday
1st XV 41 – 12 North Walsham
Crowborough 27 – 7 Pilgrims
Canons 41 – 27 Sevenoaks 3rds

Sunday
Canterbury Women 22 – 7 Tonbridge Juddians Ladies
Colts 51 – 7 Aylesford
U16’s Girls 27 – 57 Bass
U15’s 35 – 5 Tonbridge Juddians
U14’s 38 – 0 Sevenoaks
U13’s v Old Allaynians – MATCH CALLED OFF

This weekend’s fixtures and training

Saturday
Canterbury Women v Guernsey Ladies – Home Langton Grass Pitch KO 12.00pm
1st XV v Guernsey 1^st XV – Home KO 2.00pm
Pilgrims v Ashford – Home KO 3.00pm
Ashford II v Canons – Away KO 3.00pm
Thanet 2nds v Deacons – Away KO 3.00pm
Thanet 3rds v Zingari – Away KO 3.00pm

Sunday
Colts B v Beckenham Langton Artificial Pitch – KO 10.30am till 1.00pm
U14’s v Dartfordians Top Pitch – KO 11:00am
U13’s v Bromley Bottom Orchard – 9.00am till 11.00am
Girls  – Away at Ashford
Minis away at mini festivals across Kent

Mini & Youth Training

U6’s grids – 9.00am till 10.00am
U12’s training Langton Artificial Pitch – 9.00am till 10.30am
U15’s Langton Artificial Pitch – 11:30am till 1.00pm
U16’s Top Pitch or Langton Artificial Pitch – 9.00am till 10.30am

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the visiting supporters, clubs, and teams.

6 Nations round 5

It’s the 5^th and final of the 6 Nations, and it’s all about who wins the title and who is awarded the wooden spoon. England denied Ireland their 3^rd Grand Slam on the bounce whilst reviving their title shot hopes if they manage a bonus point victory over France. Ireland remain favourites, though they need to avoid defeat to Scotland. How will winless Wales fare in the wooden spoon battle against Italy who are fresh from their memorable win over Scotland?

It is certainly going to be an entertaining Super Saturday, especially as we have three home senior matches being played at the MTG. Cheer them in the field, then come and cheer your teams on in the clubhouse where we will be showing all the 6 Nations games on our screens. The bar will be open, food will be served and there is also talk of music! What more can you ask for?

If you are playing in our Fantasy 6 Nations league, don’t forget to set your team for the final round. It looks like your Around the Ground at the MTG Editor won the last round, but it’s all to play for. This is the big one, a seat at the President’s table at the Partners Lunch goes to the overall competition winner. Don’t let it be me, I’m on a diet (Ed.)!

Super Saturday

Wales v Italy – KO 2.15pm
Ireland v Scotland – KO 4.45pm
Wales v England KO 8.00pm

The clubhouse bar will be open from 11.00am

Saracens V Harlequins

We are taking a coach up to The Showdown 4 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Saracens take on Harlequins following their 36 – 24 win in last year’s clash. We do not have any match tickets available, but we do have 16 seats available for those who have and want to avoid a three change train journey. The cost is £16 return per person, leaving from the MTG at 10.25am 23^rd March, returning 8.45pm – Contact kirsty@cantrugby.co.uk to book your seats.

We wish you all the best of rugby weekends!

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 were going to get something out of the game, but Barnes dug in and showed why they are chasing the league leaders. Pilgrims continue their unbeaten run with an impressive win over Charlton Park. Canterbury Women again put in a magnificent shift to dominate Pulborough Women. It was fantastic to see Canterbury Hellfire host their own tournament and massive thanks must go to Canterbury College (EKC) for allowing the club the use of their facilities. Our U12’s and U14’s put in a good shift, with the U14’s having to reschedule their fixture against Gravesend at the last minute and finding a game with Thanet Wanderers. 3 fantastic trys by Jonson Foster and Isaac Little’s immaculate boot secured a big win for the team.

Weekend scores

1^st XV 20 – 29 Barnes
Pilgrims 60 – 12 Charlton Park
Pulborough Women 12 – 33 Canterbury Women
Hellfire Tournament

Game 1: Brighton Buccaneers 22 – 11 Canterbury Hellfire
Game 2: Berkshire Banshees 21 – 19 Canterbury Hellfire
Game 3: Canterbury Hellfire 11 – 27 Stoke Mandeville Maulers

U12’s 50 – 20 Cranbrook
U14’s 52 – 0 Thanet Wanderers

Fixtures and Training

Friday Night Lights
Deacons v Snowdown 1^st XV – KO 6.30pm

** Bar open and BBQ from 5.30pm **

Saturday
1^st XV v Westcombe Park – Away KO 2.00pm

This will be a milestone game for Frank Morgan, as this game will be his 100^th Canterbury appearance.

Maidstone 2nds v Zingari – Away KO 2.30pm

Sunday
U12’s Spitfires v Old Gravesendians – Away
U12’s Hurricanes v TJ’s  – Away
U13’S v Aylesford  – Home Bottom Orchard  KO 11.00am
U14’s v Vigo – Away
U15’s v Sevenoaks – Home Langton STP from 10.00am
U16’s v Bromley – Away
Colts 1 & 2 v TJ’s  – Away

Mini & Youth Training

U6’S grids 9.00am -10.00am
U7’s and 8’s Langton STP 9.00am – 10.00am
U9’s and U10’s Top Orchard 9.00am – 10.30am
U11’s Bottom Orchard 9.00am – 10.30am

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the visiting supporters, clubs, and teams.

City Lunch

Just a reminder that we still have places available at our March 7^th City Lunch, with our guest speaker Kelly Brown sharing insights and experiences from his illustrious rugby career. As a former Scotland international and seasoned professional, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the game that is sure to captivate our audience. Come and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow club members and the wider rugby community. Contact kirsty@cantrugby.co.uk for details and to book. Tables of 10 – 12, £70 per person. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event.

6 Nations round 3

With England and Ireland the only nations still in the hunt for the grand slam, it will certainly be a great weekend of rugby. Come and watch with us in the clubhouse and enjoy a beer and a burger for £10!

Saturday
Ireland v Wales – KO 2.15pm
Scotland v England – KO 4.45pm

Sunday
France v Italy – KO 3.00pm

The clubhouse bar will be open from 12.30pm both days.

We wish you all the best of rugby weekends!

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 ourselves to go again.

Weekend scores

Dorking 42 – 22 1^st XV
Dartfordians 1^st XV 36 – 51 Pilgrims
Deacons 41 – 5 Folkestone 2nds
Weavering 36 – 35 Zingari
Canterbury Women 38 – 8 Dartford Valley Roses
Colts 1 14 – 19 TJ’s
U16’s 12 – 19 Thurrock
U13’s 40 – 5 Sevenoaks

The Pilgrims maintain their grip at the top of Counties 1 Kent and continue their so far unbeaten season. Canterbury Women looked strong and dominant against Dartford Valley Roses. The Zingari battled like true warriors only to fall short by the slightest of margins, but they pushed until the final whistle. Special mention goes to the U13’s 2^nd team who travelled to Sevenoaks the weekend before, beating the home team 20 – 35 with James Trott earning a mention in despatches for his outstanding contribution.

Fixtures and Training

Saturday
1^st XV v Barnes – KO 3.00pm – Main Pitch
Pilgrims v Charlton Park – KO 2.30pm – Langton Grass Pitch

Entrance to 1^st XV game £10.00 without a valid membership card
Clubhouse bar open and food available

Sunday
Pulborough Women v Canterbury Women – KO 2.30pm
Hellfire Tournament – EKC Canterbury College, from midday
U15’s v Barking – Away
U14’s v Gravesend, top pitch – KO 10.30am
U12’s v Cranbrook Langton STP – KO 10.30am
Minis v Cranbrook – Away

Mini & Youth Training
U6’s – Grids 9.00am till 10.00am
U13’s – Lower Orchard, 10.00am
U16 and U17’s joint training, Langton STP 11.30am till 1.00pm

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the visiting clubs and teams.

City Lunch

We still have places available at our March 7^th City Lunch, with our guest speaker Kelly Brown sharing insights and experiences from his illustrious rugby career. As a former Scotland international and seasoned professional, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the game that is sure to captivate our audience. Come and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow club members and the wider rugby community. Contact kirsty@cantrugby.co.uk for details and to book. Tables of 10 – 12, £70 per person.