It is with great sadness, but also great excitement, that VRFC would like to announce their new post-game awards. As the winner of the Black Dog on many occasions (indeed I even won it twice as a spectator!!) it is with great sadness that I announce the Black Dog has been retired. The Black Dog …
So whats more exciting? The beginning of the season or the start of the Rugby World Cup because they are both this week!!!!! The bar will be open from 7pm on Friday night so anyone who wants to come is welcome! Thanks to the RFU for there Get Behind England Kit we have decorated the …
Finally after what seems like months (mainly because it has been) we can say the season starts this month! Unfortunately the “friendly” against Ryde for this coming Saturday has been cancelled as they are unable to raise a team. However, we have managed to arrange another “friendly” against the Hurries for next Wednesday (09.09.15). The …
A previous Chairman used to have his Blog which I know I enjoyed reading as it kept us all up to date with matters both past, present and future. Wanting to resurrect this feature I have decided to introduce my own version but as yet I don’t have a funky name for it. Any suggestions …
Two hours of O2 Touch rugby for 6 weeks delivered by the Isle of Wight RFU Community Coach Rich Freeman supported by the VRFC playing squad. A free event open to ANYONE 14+ both male and female. Keep fit, learn the basics and above all have some fun! Wednesday 3 June to Wednesday 8 July …
So the proper end of the season is here with this evenings Awards Dinner to not only celebrate this season but also our 40th birthday! Lets hope the speeches live up to our expectations! If you are attending this evening please help us capture the evening by taking along your camera (or phone!). Details of …
The club has been given an allocation of tickets for England’s home games against France 15/08/15 and Ireland 05/09/15. If you are interested please contact Bob Engelgardt ASAP as application needs to be in this week.
This Saturday will see the first of our post season events and what a day it will be!! We will welcome two touring sides to the Island one of which will arrive Friday is definitely staying in Ventnor so will be spending some cash with many of last seasons sponsors. Unfortunately we cannot name them …
VRFC would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best for 2015. More importantly VRFC want to thank those that make it possible for the players to pull on the blue and white shirt on a Saturday. And who are “those” you may ask? Well……. It is you the sponsor, it …
Dear VRFC Family, The current 1st and 2nd XV squads have decided that they would like to support the Isle of Wight Toy Appeal being organised for this Christmas. They will be collecting toys over the duration of this week ready to present to the appeal early next week on behalf of the club. If …
22 November 2014 A group of over 45 VRFC club members, embarked on the now annual away day of sport & raising money for incredibly worthwhile causes. The touring party were playing in a tournament arranged by the House of Commons & Lords Rugby club. The other teams to play on the day were The …
Player Profile: Sam Lines Sam is currently the only VRFC player who has managed to grow a full beard during a game. And the only rugby player to do a degree in Wales and not play rugby at any point! Age: 21 Position: 10,11,12,13,14,15 (another greedy back) Time at Club: 4 Years What do you …
The second of our player profiles looks at ex 1st XV Captain Damien Marriott Age: 25 Position: 9,10 or 15 (greedy!) Time at club: 20 years (in between head injuries and playing for Hurries-the grass is not always greener) What do you love about rugby? Its the only sport you can play where you can …
The next two weekends mark the 40th anniversary of VRFC. This coming weekend, 27/28 September 2014, is exactly 40 years since the first game, a narrow 8 point away win at Havant Mariners. The following weekend 4/5 October 2014, marks the anniversary of first home game, a 21 point win over US Saracens. The game …
TO VP’S OLD BOYS & FRIENDS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED FOR LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS ON SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 1230 FOR 1300 TO HELP CELEBRATE OUR FIRST VP & TRUSTEES’ MEETING IN OUR FOURTIETH YEAR WATCH OUR FIRST LEAGUE GAME V KINGSCLERE FOR 2014-2015 SEASON WE HOPE TO FILL 40 PLACES GUEST SPEAKER : CELEBRATION TIES …
The end of the Pentanque season saw the Tonkers finish in style with a 3-0 win over Plessy Hotshots. So the boules have been put away for another year. And remember you are all welcome to come and play next season. August 2014 20th Travellers Joy 33 v 26 Ventnor Tonkers 27th Ventnor Tonkers 29 …
After a hard fought season VRFC Tonkers lost the last two games of the season to Camphill Rollers and Newport Keepers which ended their fight for promotion. A creditable 4th in League Two and plenty to build on for next season. Remember if you fancy playing next season, which I know some of you do …
THE OLD BOYS BIG LAMPSHADE DAY OUT! Saturday 22 November England v Samoa at Twickenham As last year we have been invited to play against the House of Commons & Lords XV, with a lunch after the game. There is travel to & from the Island (early start late back , England KO at 7pm) …
You can now follow your beloved VRFC in four, yes four places!!! Twitter (@VRFC1974), www.Ventnorrfc.com and now on its very own Facebook page www.facebook.com/ventnorrfc So get adding, following, sharing and liking!! There are several million photos to add which will gradually be shared over the coming weeks. They are both old and new so no …
DEAR ALL SATURDAY 26 TH JULY 9 AM IS DESIGNATED A WORK DAY THE PLAN IS TO: •Tidy the wood at the rear of the clubroom •Spring clean the kit room •Paint the picnic tables PLEASE COME & HELP THANK YOU
July 4th 2014 will see a variety of VRFC players, past and present, in an epic battle of leather on willow. The Damos Mighty Backs v Yakattack! The teams have been selected at random based on inability to play cricket and are as follows: Damos Mighty Backs D. Marriott (c) J. Morley (wk) A. Pratt …
Gents and ladies, ‘It is happening’ 22 November put this date in your diary. We have again managed to secure tickets for Ventnor Rugby Club members an away day to Twickenham to watch England v Samoa. On the same day VRFC vets have been challenged to a return match verses the Commons & Lords, who …
As many of you are aware the club only exists because of the hard work put in by its many members. This work is unpaid and at times is not even noticed, but with out it this club would not exist. So…….Are you able to help cover the bar for a couple of hours on …
April 2014 9th Brighstone Bandits 38 v 25 Tonkers 16th Tonkers 25 v 36 Brighstone Badgers 23rd Barn Stars 18 v 32 Tonkers 30th Ventnor Rejects 30 v 33 Tonkers May 2014 7th Tonkers 39 v 31 Fleming Magnets 14th Village Fokkers 39 v 13 Tonkers 21st Tonkers 32 v 22 Taverners Tornadoes 28th Camphill …
DEAR ALL A Group of Players are arranging to provide the Club with new kit. This is worth over a thousand pounds and more in the future. It includes shirts socks and shorts. By buying from Raging Bull it will allow VRFC to set up a Club Shop. The Players are organising a series of …
Sunday 16th March 2014 Ventnor RFC will host Vectis U13 v Havant U13 in the Hampshire Cup Semi Final. Kick Off 1130 Several of the Vectis players are brothers and sons of both current and ex Ventnor players. These players are the future of the club so come and support Newton, Malkin and Marsh juniors …
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Pentanque season will be starting early April. If you wish to play, and this is open to anyone and everyone, please contact Mike Buttle on mikebuttle@yahoo.co.uk. Games are played on a Wednesday night at 8pm. Players need to be registered before the season starts so please contact Mike.
