Match previews Ventnor Rugby Club 1XV v Winchester Rugby Club 3XV at Watcombe this Saturday 22nd November 2025
Saturday 22nd November 2025
There’s rugby at Watcombe on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, as Ventnor 1st XV take on Winchester 3rd XV in Hampshire Counties Three. The kick off is at 2:30pm.
There’s a Vice Presidents’ lunch preceding the match with a sit-down at 13:00. This lunch is now fully subscribed with over 40 attending.
Winchester lie third in the league, 5 points behind Ventnor, so we need a win to extend our lead. The lads are really up for it so we’re hoping for another five pointer.
Meanwhile our league-leading 2nd XV travel to New Milton RFC, against their 2nds, for a tough fixture that will decide who heads the Hampshire Premiership South table by the end of Saturday.
Prior to the match at Watcombe, Ted Funnel – the Red Funnel mascot – will be in attendance so bring the kids along!
As ever, we need to thank our match sponsors for Saturday – namely: Jeannette Adams, John Whitehouse, LJ Plumbing, Lois & Andy Mullins, Mark Cufflin, Mickey Buttle, Mike Toomey, Rob Engelgardt, Red Funnel, Rog Evans, Ron Gisborn and Ron Hunt.
See you there!
Best Regards
James
JAMES MORTON
Chairman Ventnor RFC
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