Ventnor Rugby Club XV v Bishopston Rugby Club in the Community Plate Semi Final tomorrow – Saturday 9th May 2026
No one is actually voicing yet, but ‘the double’ is still on the cards as we approach the semi-final of the Community Plate which takes place at Watcombe on Saturday 9th May 2026 with a kick off at 3pm.
Our opponents are Bishopston RFC from the Bristol area. They finished the season in eighth place (out of twelve) in the Gloucestershire South Counties Four league with a 50% winning record.
But don’t be fooled because – as you know – Gloucestershire is a hot-bed of rugby and the standard across the board will be far higher than that in Hampshire so we are in for a battle and the lads will need your support.
Members of the committee and volunteers are planning some food on the touchline so there’s even more incentive to get to Watcombe!
Damo and his coaching team have ALMOST a full group to pick from which is good news – especially as the RFU have declared that a twenty-two man squad can be named (rather than the usual eighteen).
We are getting near the last call for tickets to the Dinner Dance and Awards Night which takes place at The Ryde Castle on Saturday 13th June.
We’re also getting close to being fully subscribed so get your tickets today and get it done!
Deadline for purchase of tickets: Sunday 23rd May 2026
Tickets are on sale until 23:59 on Sunday 23rd May 2026 inclusive or until sold out (whichever is sooner)