Local Derby today at Watcombe for Ventnor RFC 2XV v Sandown and Shanklin RFC 2XV

Saturday 15th March 2025 Hampshire Premiership South 2024-25 – Merit Table

This Saturday (15th March), it’s a big day at Ventnor Rugby Club as our 2nd XV play their last scheduled game of the year against near-neighbours and fierce rivals Sandown & Shanklin RFC 2nd XV in the Hampshire Premiership South – Merit Table.

It’s the last home game of the season today when Ventnor’s 2nd XV play the Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes 2nd XV.

Jack has put together a strong squad and is looking for great performance to close off a season of encouraging progress.

There’ll be at least one pair of brothers taking the field as well as a father & son combo AND two debutants. The kick off is at 2pm (not 3pm as previously published).

Ventnor Rugby Club, Watcombe Bottom Sports Centre, Watcombe Bottom, Whitwell Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1LP – view on Google Maps

Local Derby today at Watcombe for Ventnor RFC 2XV

Ventnor 2XV Squad 15 March 2025:

J Rushton (C), B Francis, T Davis, N Frampton, H Wheeler, J gilby, E Clakre, W Broomfield, B Souter, H Ottley (VC), L Steele, L Greatorex, A Bulpit, O Wood, T Crewes, Replacements: A Morton, T Brangan, F Fairman, G Davis, M Wheeler, S Frampton, J Davis

Match Sponsors Ventnor RFC 2XV v Sandown and Shanklin RFC 2XV 15th March 2025

Many thanks to sponsors for the day – Howden Insurance and Wight Shipyard Co.

Howden Insurance is also supporting the day so there is a Yates keg on the bar at £3 per pint.

Pasties will also being sold over the bar at £4.

Watch three match of the 6 Nations 2025 in the the Clubhouse

It’s also the last day of the 6 Nations Championship (where England are still in the mix to take the crown) so there will be three matches across the day (Italy v Ireland at 14:15, Wales v England at 16:45 and France v Scotland at 20:00). HOWDEN INSURANCE are generously supporting the day so there will be cheap beer on tap and food for sale.

We now have a new huge TV in the clubhouse purchased through the £50 contributions donated by Howden Insurance for every insurance policy taken out by members and friends of VRFC.

Thanks to Steve Macey and Jack Rushton for making it happen.

Get an Insurance Quote from Howden Insurance

Meanwhile don’t forget that Howdens Insurance are backing the club with a £50 donation everytime someone takes out an insurance policy with them (car, home, business etc).

Ventnor Rugby Club Members can get a great insurance quote and help support the club.

Get an Insurance Quote from Howden Insurance

Thanks to Sam Frampton for his work on this to help fundraise for the club.

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Ventnor Rugby Club Supporters’ Player of the Year 2024-25

With the end of the season approaching and the Ventnor Rugby Club Summer Ball and Awards Evening 2024-25 on the horizon, now is the time for regular spectators, please start thinking about the player who you would nominate as the Supporters’ Player of the Year.

The Supporters’ Player of the Year 2024-25 Award will be presented to the player at the Ventnor RFC Summer Ball & Awards Evening, on Saturday 7th June 2025

Let me know who your vote goes to (please only ONE vote per person/supporter – additional votes from the same individual will be disregarded):

Vote Supporters Player of the Year

Saturday 7th June 2025

Ventnor Rugby Club Summer Ball and Awards Evening 2024-25

Saturday 7th June 2025, 17:30 until late
Venue: The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park (formerly Rookley Country Park), Main Road, Rookley, Isle of Wight, PO38 3LU

Ticket Price £45 per person
Dress code: Black Tie

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