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Press release: Wasps Legends thrill at Ventnor, 14 May 2011

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 06:31:59 +0000

More than 1500 people poured into Watcombe Bottom to witness the Wasps Legends play the Ventnor Rugby Club veterans in a charity match that raised a total of £8000 to be divided equally between St Catherines School and the Richard Engelgardt Trust. In a one-sided match, the Wasps ran out easy winners 76 to 13 – the only surprise being that Ventnor took the lead via a Glen Hepburn penalty, his first of two. In retrospect, this early score may have been a mistake since it rattled the Wasps’ nest and their stars turned on the style with England maestros Andy Gomarsall and Josh Lewsey leading the scorers whilst the power of the international pack turned over Ventnor’s hard won possession time and again. The home team never gave up – even resorting to put twenty-nine members of their squad at one point, a move that encouraged Kenny Logan, the Scotland and Come Dancing star, to switch sides and join Ventnor for a few minutes! Back to fifteen players, Ventnor continued to put on pressure and got their reward with a well taken try by skipper Nigel Malkin which was converted by Warren Riches.

After the game, the Wasps spent plenty of time with their fans, signing autographs and handing out their playing shirts to the players of the Vectis and US Portsmouth under 10s mini teams that had entertained the throng with a spirited warm up game in which Vectis triumphed.

Peter Scrivener, himself an England A player and the Wasps organiser, was full of praise for the welcome that they received on the Island. “I was delighted to bring the Wasps Legends over to Ventnor on Saturday for what was an amazing day for everyone involved. To get over 1500 people watching a bunch of old men play is a testament to the hard work and spirit of the Ventnor management and Islanders.

“Can I say a big thank you to everyone for making us feel so welcome and a huge thank you to all the sponsors who backed this day because without it wouldn’t have happened. I understand we have raised £8,000 which is fantastic especially when we supported two great charities and to have Richard Engelgardt join us for our drinks session post match will be fondly remembered.

“We would be delighted to come back for a rematch in the future and good luck for next season”.

Nigel Malkin, the Ventnor skipper was full of praise for his team, “It was a full-on game which none of us will ever forget. It was such a privilege to be on the same pitch as these great players and their class was there for all to see but our guys never took a step backwards and kept going to the end”.

James Morton, Ventnor’s treasurer states, “We are delighted that the day went so well. It is a testament to the attitude of the Wasps Legends that everyone had such a great time. We were hoping to raise a decent amount but being able to hand across £4000 to each of our charities is simply marvellous. It would not have been possible without the help and generosity of our sponsors who backed the event from the start and provided the wherewithal to make it such a success”.

Stuart Babington, the club’s chairman says, “It was a great day for Ventnor and the Rugby Club. After the game, it was extraordinary to look across our clubhouse to see Josh Lewsey and Andy Gomarsall singing their hearts out with the boys and girls of our club. It just goes to show what rugby – and the love of rugby – is all about. Whatever your celebrity, ability and age, you play a hard game and then have a pint and a sing-song with your team-mates and your opposition. That’s why rugby players make friends wherever they go”.

Gary Freeston received the Wightlink man of the match from Kerry Jackson whilst Tom Wells awarded the A J Wells Black Dog statue to Nolan Winter. Tim Warren was the Wasps Wightlink man of the match whilst Norm Bloom took the A J Wells Black Dog trophy.

Teams:

Wasps Legends. W.Green (England), D.Macer (England Students), G.Holmes (England A), T.Warren (Wasps), A.Reed (team capt – Lions & Scotland), D.Walton (Wasps), M.Rose (Wasps), R.Parker (Wasps), A.Gomarsall (England), J.Ufton (Wasps), K.Logan (Scotland), N.Suma (Wasps), R.Lozowski (England), S.Roiser (Wasps), J.Lewsey (Lions & England).

Subs. J.Barrett (Wasps), A.Bidwell (London Welsh), N.Bloom (Ealing), B.Gotting (Wasps), J.Harding (Wasps), M.Ireland (Wasps), J.Kelly (Harlequins), A.Kershaw (England U21), M.Leek (England U21), D.Molloy (Wasps), P.Scrivener (squad capt – England A), M.Skinner (Wasps), A.Stavri (Wasps), B.Sturnham (England), J.Turner (Wasps), T.Warren (RICS). Physio T.Newsome (England 7s)

Ventnor Veterans. D.Newbery, N.Malkin (capt), R.Newton, M.Testa, N.Ricketts, D.Magnurson, G.Freston, K.Wheeler, F.Kenny, G.Hepburn, L.Venier, N.Puckett (IoWRFC), L.Bryant, W.Fresle, D.Martin

Subs. S.Babington, S.Benfield, A.Bridges, C.Chapman, B.Cooper, R.Engelgardt, R.Harris (SSRFC), S.Lines, S.Marsh, J.McGovern, M.McMeechan, I.Payn, T.Riches, W.Riches, G.Simler, M.Taylor, A.Walton, K.Wheeler, N.Winter Coach D.Ball, Physio Z.Wilmot-Amies

Referee David Rose (RFU), Linesmen A.Murphy (RFU) and N.Gadsby

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Rugby DVD: Ventnor RFC Veterans v Wasps Legends, 14 May 2011

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 06:20:01 +0000

The Ventnor RFC Veterans v Wasps Legends charity match, 14 May 2011, will be available as a DVD and can now be pre-ordered.

The DVD will be released on 06/06/2011.

Charity rugby match in aid of St Catherines School, Ventnor and The Richard Engelgardt Trust.

£4 from the sale of each DVD will go to the charities (50/50 split).

Available for pre-order: due to be shipped 06/06/2011

Running time: approx 80 minutes (subject to confirmation)

Please visit the following for more details and to order:

http://www.gamsongrayfilms.co.uk/shop/rugby-film-ventnor-rfc-veterans-v-wasps-legends-14-may-2011/

The Vectis RFC Youth v United Services Portsmouth RFC Youth match is also available:

http://www.gamsongrayfilms.co.uk/shop/rugby-film-vectis-youth-v-united-services-portsmouth-rfc-youth14-may-2011/

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Memories of Bollene by Steve Camm

James — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:33:55 +0000

This is Steve’s version of events. If anyone has any alternatives (perhaps more
realistic ones), send them into James

“There were less than 30 seconds on the clock as the mighty 68 year old Buttle
powered over the line from the 22 with the Bollene pack hanging onto but unable
to stop this juggernaut of a man. The scores were close. Ventnor trailed by a
point. Buttle’s destructive run however had put him in the corner leaving the
conversion at an almost impossible angle against and into the driving wind.
Camm, a giant of a man for his 18 tender years on the planet took the
responsibility, eyeing the shot with meticulous preparation, a quick dig of the heel
into the turf (no kicking aids then), the referee called last play. The 20,000 plus
crowd fell silent as the band struck up the Marseillaise: suddenly the noise was
unbearable….most could not look as the ball was struck away from the posts but
with enough loft to allow the treacherous wind to take its part……it flew true, it
deviated and bisected those posts like an arrow hitting the heart of every
Frenchman since Agincourt! The crowd fell silent, but then – as a man – they
rose in applause at what they had witnessed. It is a moment etched in everyman
or woman’s heart lucky enough to be there that day”.

Well that’s how I remember it. SC

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Ventnor RFC online shop for merchandise now online

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:42:56 +0000

We are pleased today that the Ventnor RFC online shop for merchandise now fully operational.

The Ventnor RFC shop has a range of merchandise including jackets, shirts, hats, ties and mugs.

You can select items from the shop and add them to your basket. Once you’ve finished choosing the items you wish to purchase you can pay securely via PayPal.

Visit the VRFC shop here.

At present items are only shipped within the UK.

The VRFC shop has been sponsored by Gamson Gray.

VRFC Mug

£3.00

VRFC Mug now available – only £3.00.

The perfect stocking filler!

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