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Around the Ground

Around the Ground at the MTG

Posted on | by Denys Andrianjafy

What a fantastic Super Saturday that was! All home games resulted in Canterbury victories with our 1st XV scoring 19 unanswered points in the first half, and building an unassailable lead to take the victory, despite Guernsey fighting back. Frank Reynolds remains this season’s highest points scorer in National 2 East. Canterbury Women stretched their winning streak to 4 games with an impressive victory over the Guernsey Raiders Ladies. The MTG rang with the strains of “We are the champions!”, winning Counties 1 Kent after their victory over Ashford 1st XV made all the sweeter as they achieved this with two games remaining. The Amber & Black were not finished there, Canons delivered our third home win, dominating over Ashford 2nd XV leaving them in touch and with a shot at the Counties 5 Kent league title. Our Mini & Youth continue to represent us well with 6 of our youths being selected to represent Kent U20’s versus Hampshire last week and running our 17 – 3 winners. Congratulations to Stan Bull, Max Campbell, Max McCormack, Hector Valldares, Brett Smith and Harrison Fermor on their selection. Mention also goes to Charlie Barker on his securing a 2-year contract with the Saracens. A fantastic achievement all round, showing the quality of our younger players coming through the ranks. Read more about their achievements on our News page.

Last weekend’s scores

Saturday
1st XV 33 – 19 Guernsey Raiders 1st XV
CRFC Women 41 – 5 Guernsey Raiders Ladies
Pilgrims 28 – 18 Ashford 1st XV
Ashford 2nd XV 7 – 62 Canons
Thanet 2nds HWO Deacons
Thanet 3rds 0 v 40 Zingari

Sunday
Colts B v Beckenham MATCH CANCELLED
U14’s 57 – 5 Dartfordians
GAS 26 – 15 U14’s Girls
U13’s 60 – 0 Bromley MATCH 1
U13’s 20 – 30 Bromley MATCH 2
U12’s 0 v 5 Ashford U12’s
Girls U12’s – Tournament winners

This weekend’s fixtures and training

Saturday
 Old Albanian v Ist XV – Away KO 3.00pm
Bromley v Pilgrims  – Away KO 3.00pm
Canons v Bromley 2nds – Home KO 3.00pm
Deacons v Rye – Home KO 3.00pm
Zingari v Vigo 2nds – Home KO 3.00pm

Sunday
U12’s v Sevenoaks – Home Bottom Orchard
U13’s v Dover – Home Top Pitch
Cranbrook v U13’s – Away
U14’s v Westcliff – Home Langton Artificial Pitch
U16’s v Tunbridge Wells and Blackheath – Away

Mini & Youth Training

Mini’s Training 9.00am – 10:30am
U6’s – Grids
U7’s – Grids
U8’s and U9’s – Top Orchard
U10’s – Bottom Orchard
U11’s – Langton Artificial Pitch

Youth Training from 10:30am
U15’s – Top Orchard
Girl’s – Training Pitch

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

Varsity

It’s that time again! Friday 22nd March, Canterbury Christ Church University take on University of Kent for the Varsity honours. Entry is strictly ticket only and can be purchased from the Canterbury Varsity website.

Fantasy 6 Nations result

The dust has settled, and I suspect St Patrick’s Day was celebrated with some fervour. The result we are really interested in though is who won the Fantasy League? Well, it was me (Ed.) Much though I would love to join our Club President at his table for the Partners Lunch, I would like to offer the place to Joel who has placed second overall. Please contact me at communications@cantrugby.co.uk for details of how you can claim your prize.

Save the date!

24th May 2024 – The May Ball

It’s time to mark your calendars because the Canterbury Rugby Club May Ball is BACK! That’s right, it’s the event of the year, and you’re all invited to join in on the shenanigans.

We’ve got a night jam-packed with everything you could ever want: delicious grub, flowing drinks, the ultimate strike-a-pose photobooth, super-fast dodgems and enough laughter to shake the rafters. Whether you’re a dance floor diva or a social butterfly, there’s something for everyone at the May Ball.

Now, here’s the kicker: we’ve got tables up for grabs, and trust us, you’re going to want in on this action. Round up your squad, your teammates, your partners-in-crime, and snag yourselves a spot at the coolest table in town.

But wait, there’s more! By snagging a table, you’re not just ensuring a night of unforgettable fun – you’re also showing some serious love for our beloved Canterbury Rugby Club. It’s a win-win, folks!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your mates, grab your tickets, and let’s paint the town black and amber together at the May Ball!

3-Course Dinner, Dancing, auction, Raffle, Dodgems, Games – £80 per head.

6.30pm for Dinner at 7.30pm – Black tie – Carriages at 1.00am

For table reservations or any burning questions, contact Kirsty at kirsty@cantrugby.co.uk.

Get ready to boogie, folks and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

We wish you all the best of rugby weekends!

Around the Ground

Around the Ground at the MTG

Posted on | by Denys Andrianjafy
Last weekend turned into a washout, with all senior fixtures bar the Deacons being called off due to pitch conditions, and the Zingari having to call off their game because they couldn’t raise a team. Player recruitment into our 5ths team is becoming increasingly a challenge. An open invitation has gone out to all who have played and want to get back in the game, or those who are playing and want to get involved in some social games contact Colin Scurr at zingari@cantrugby.co.uk, and you may well get a run out with the team.

Last weekend’s scores

Saturday
Crowborough v Pilgrims – Match postponed
Canons (3rds) v Sevenoaks Match postponed
Aylesford 2 47 – 7 Deacons
Leigh 1 HWO Zingari
Colts A 27 – 17 Sidcup

This weekend’s fixtures and training

Saturday
1st XV v North Walsham – Home KO 3.00pm
Crowborough v Pilgrims – Away KO 3.00pm
Canons v Sevenoaks 3rds – Home KO 3.00pm

Sunday
Canterbury Women v Tonbridge Juddians Ladies – Home KO 3.00pm
Colts v Aylesford – Home KO 11.00am Main Pitch
U16’s Girls v Bass – Home KO 11.00am Bottom Orchard
U15’s v TJ’s – Home KO 11.00am Langton Artificial Pitch
U14’s v Sevenoaks – Home KO 11.00am Top Pitch

Mini & Youth Training

U6’s and 7’s Grids
U8’s and 9’s Langton Artificial Pitch 9 till 10.30am
U10’s bottom Orchard 9 till 10.30am
U11’s Top Orchard, 9 till 10.30am
U12’s Training 9.00am till 10.30am Training Pitch.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the visiting supporters, clubs, and teams.
 

6 Nations round 4

Its round 4 of the 6 Nations. As ever, we invite you all to come and watch the games with us at the clubhouse where we will be showing the games on all of our screens.
If you are playing in our Fantasy 6 Nations league, don’t forget to set your team. Can anyone knock Squeeky off his perch this round?
Saturday
Italy v Scotland – KO 2.15pm
England v Ireland – KO 4.45pm
Sunday
Wales v France KO 3.00pm

We wish you all the best of rugby weekends!

Around the Ground

Around the Ground at the MTG

Posted on | by Denys Andrianjafy

It was a tough weekend for our senior teams. Friday Night Lights was again a success, with a good number of supporters cheering on both teams. Unfortunately, the Deacons were not able to prevent Snowdown from completing the double over them. Frank Morgan ran out for his 100th cap for the 1st XV, and despite being in the lead at half time, they could not build on it and let the home team get away from them through some costly mistakes and unanswered Westcombe tries. Our youth teams fared better with some big wins and fantastic rugby played by our rising stars. Special mention goes to Jake Robinson, Joe Fraser, Fin Akhurst, and Barney Burden for good shifts representing the U13’s.

Last weekend’s scores

1st XV 27 – 14 Westcombe Park
Deacons 13 – 31 Snowdown 1st XV
Maidstone 2nds 40 – 0 Zingari
Colts 1 26 – 33 TJ’s
Colts 2 22 – 19 TJ’s
U16’s 59 – 31 Bromley
U15’s 38 – 17 Sevenoaks
U14’s 45 – 5 Vigo U14/U15’s
U13’S 30 – 0 Aylesford A
U13’S 35 – 25 Whitstable A
U12’s Spitfires 60 – 5 Old Gravesendians
U12’s Hurricanes 45 – 20 TJ’s

This weekend’s fixtures and training

Saturday
Crowborough v Pilgrims – Away KO 3.00pm
Canons* (3rd XV) v Sevenoaks – Home Main Pitch KO 3.00pm
Aylesford 2nd XV v Deacons – Away KO 3.00pm
Leigh v Zingari – Away KO 3.00pm

*Please note that our 3rd XV has now been renamed Canons to align with the Pilgrims, Deacons, and Cardinals.

Sunday
Colts v Sidcup – Away
U16’s v Deal and Betteshanger – Home Langton artificial pitch KO from 9.00am
U15’s v Blackheath – Away
U15’s v Gravesend – Home Langton artificial pitch KO 11.00am
U14’s v Bromley – Away
U13’s v Maidstone – Home Bottom Orchard KO from 10.00am
U12’s v OE’s  – Home Top Orchard KO from 10.00am
U12’s v Saffron Walden – Home Top Orchard KO from 10.00am
U10’s Richmond Festival – Away
U7’s,8’s,9’s and 11’s v Ashford – Away

Mini & Youth Training

U6’s Training Grids

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 7th 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

Congratulations to Matthew ‘Squeeky’ Pinnick for winning round 3 of our Fantasy 6 Nations Competition. Can you carry it through to the next round?

300 Club

Congratulations to our February winners!
97 x Charlie Coleman
47 x Chris Fullbrook
89 x Richard Cripps
4 x Matthew Pinnick
125 x Peter Giles

We wish you all the best of rugby weekends!