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Its here South Islands Sevens 2022 today It’s here at last. The South Island Sevens international tournament arrives with a bang today, Saturday 21st May through to Sunday 22nd May inclusive at Ventnor RFC Watcombe Bottom (PO38 1LP). Due to a huge amount of effort from very many people – particularly Chris Fletcher and James …
South Islands Sevens 2022 this Saturday It’s here at last. The South Island Sevens international tournament arrives with a bang at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday 21st May through to Sunday 22nd May inclusive at Ventnor RFC (PO38 1LP). Gates open at 10:00 and the first kick-off is at 10:30. Then there’s world-class rugby – men’ …
Thatcham RFC and Sully Sports RFC Tour at Ventnor Rugby Club Sat 7 May 2022 Ventnor Rugby Club played hosts to two touring teams on Saturday 7th May 2022 – namely Thatcham RFC and Sully Sports RFC. Expertly managed by Fergus Kenny and Tom Engelgardt, three games were played each of thirty minutes. Ventnor took …
Touring Teams at Ventnor Rugby Club this Saturday 7th May 2022 This Saturday (7th May), Ventnor RFC will host touring teams from Thatcham RFC and Sully Sports RFC. Thatcham RFC are bringing 46 (25 of whom are players) and Sully Sports RFC are bringing 32 (18 of whom are players). They plan to be with …
Isle of Wight Randonnee 2022 at Ventnor RFC A band of hard-working volunteers from Ventnor Rugby Club became caterers for the day when their Watcombe Bottom base was selected as an official marshalling point for the Isle of Wight Randonnee 2022 on Sunday 1st May 2022. More than a thousand cyclists took advantage of the …
Upcoming Events for your diary at Ventnor Rugby Club May 2022 We have new on some upcoming events at Ventnor RFC for your diary: Isle of Wight Randonnee 2022 – Sunday 1st May The round-the-Island Isle of Wight Randonnee 2022 cycle event takes place this weekend Sunday 1st May 2022. Watcombe Bottom is one of …
Watcombe Bottom Sports Centre Tobacco Alcohol and Drug Policy Ventnor RFC, as part of the Watcombe Bottom Sports Centre, have a tobacco, alcohol and drugs policy. ‘Watcombe Bottom Sports Centre (WBSC) includes Ventnor Rugby Football Club, Ventnor Football Club and Rew Valley Youth Football Club. WBSC is committed as part of their overall philosophy to …
Community Apple Day with Grazed Knee Cider Saturday 2 October 2021 Got too many apples?How about free fresh apple juice! Bring your own surplus apples and a container and we will give you fresh pressed apple juice to take home while we use some of it to make our cider. For every 5 kg of …
As all of you know we are organising the inaugural Martin Poynter Memorial Cup rugby game on the 22nd December, raising funds for the Martin Poynter Trust/Stroke Association. We will be laying on an entertaining game of rugby between Ventnor RFC v Emergency Services XV at 1.30pm. We’re on the hunt for though is some …
The Ventnor RFC End of Season Awards 2017/18 were awarded at the Ventnor RFC Dinner Dance and End of Season Awards 2017/18 evening held at Ventnor RFC, Watcombe Bottom. The award winner were: Most Improved Player 2017/18: Calvin Edwards Coaches Player of the Season 2017/18: Sam Dawson Top Try Scorer 2017/18: Andrew Gough Supporters’ Player …
Ventnor RFC End of Season Dinner Dance & Awards 2017-18 Tickets are now available for the Ventnor RFC End of Season Dinner Dance & Awards 2017-18 Details for the Ventnor RFC End of Season Dinner Dance & Awards 2017-18 be held on Saturday 28 April 2018 are: Date – Saturday 28th AprilTime – 18.30-00.00Venue – …
Ventnor Rugby Football Club Meet & Greets 2017/18 Thank you to the sponsors of the home games meet & greets for the 2017-18 season. Images courtesy of Isle of Wight rugby photographer Andrew Cooper Photography
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 …
Finally the 2015-16 season kicks off with a home double header against Romsey RFC. Having dropped down a league they will prove a tough opening game which will be a good test for the guys. Both games kick off at 1400 (change of times due to RWC) with the 1st XV at the club and …
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 …
So what has been going on at Ventnor RFC the last few weeks? Well as always quite a bit! Pre-season is now in full swing with guys being worked hard by both Damo and Jim. With the first game only a month away the hard work really starts now. There have been some impressive displays …
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 …
A message from VRFC President Tony Flower You will see in last Fridays IWCP Martin’s funeral details are 1400 on Wednesday 18th March at The Minister St Thomas’s Newport Without doubt the Club will be well represented and would like to sit together as a team in club ties. Please can you confirm to Warren …
Dear VRFC Members It is with sad regret that I have to inform you that Martin Poynter , a former player for many years at our club, passed away today at the age of 49. Not only was it my privilege to play alongside this giant of a man but also my privilege to call …
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 …
You will be pleased to know the Club has reached the final session of the Accreditation process with the RFU. This will be a `Club Development Evening`, where the RFU rep leads a `discussion` between Club members of all sorts, including VP`s and elder statesmen as well as players, on the way forward for the …
Player Profile: James Morley. More commonly known as Molsey, loves the colour pink and if he still had hair it would most definitely be ginger! Age: 27 (really??) Position: Second Row Time at Club: 6 or 7 years (nice of you to remember!) Why do you play rugby? I love everything about it! The banter, …
