1st XV Match Reports

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 33-34 Aldershot and Fleet RFC, Hampshire Shield Semi-Final, 14 March 2020

What a game! This was cup rugby at its best with both teams playing with huge intensity and equal sportsmanship so that the large crowd at Watcombe, in the Hampshire Shield Semi-Final- bolstered by the travelling support from Aldershot and Fleet – were treated to a pulsating match that went down to the final whistle. …

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Locksheath Pumas RFC 1XV 22-14 Ventnor RFC 1XV 22 February 2020 – extended match report

Locksheath Pumas RFC 1XV 22-14 Ventnor RFC 1XV 22 February 2020 – extended match report When Locksheath scored within a couple of minutes of the kick-off, there was concern that this could be a long afternoon for Ventnor. But not a bit of it! Playing with the wind, the islanders went straight back onto the …

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Locksheath Pumas RFC 1XV 22-14 Ventnor RFC 1XV 22 February 2020

Locksheath Pumas RFC 1XV 22-14 Ventnor RFC 1XV 22 February 2020 When Locksheath scored within a couple of minutes of the kick-off, there was concern that this could be a long afternoon for Ventnor. But not a bit of it! Playing with the wind, the islanders were on terrific form, taking the game to the …

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Portsmouth RFC 2XV 24-10 Ventnor RFC 1XV, 1 February 2020

Playing against a stiff breeze, Ventnor started strongly and were unlucky that, after a sustained attack, the final ball from Sam Lines to Alex Enache just went to ground with the line begging. However Portsmouth soon set out their tactical plan, playing ten-man rugby and kicking deep. (Meanwhile one can only imagine that their outside …

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 41-19 Gosport & Fareham RFC 2XV, 11 Jan 2020

This was an excellent performance from Ventnor who have started the new decade in style. Despite missing some regulars such as Adam Pratt, Dominic Marsh, Harry Colson and George Finan, from the first whistle Ventnor were on the front foot, putting together phase after phase with Louis Malkin’s whipped service providing width which allowed the …

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Isle of Wight RFC 1XV 27-8 Ventnor RFC 1XV, 14 Dec 2019

This derby match was scrappy at times but always entertaining for the large and vocal crowd. Ventnor started strongly with excellent play from their forward pack that gave scrumhalf Louis Malkin plenty of time to choose his pass and get the outstanding Sam Lines and his threequarters going. Consistent pressure led to the Isle of …

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 15-25 Chichester RFC 2XV, 7 Dec 2019

Ventnor started this game at real pace and camped deep in Chichester’s half for a long period with the drives of Cameron Griggs and Harry Colson prominent. Under this constant pressure, the visitors came offside and Max Wheeler slotted the penalty to take a deserved lead. Ventnor went straight back on attack spearheaded by skipper …

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Ventnor RFC 2XV 0-50 Trojans RFC 3XV, 23 Nov 2019

After many players made themselves available for our home game against Trojans RFC 3XV Warren Riches and myself were tasked with putting a team together for Ventnor’s 2xv first home game of the season. After tough negotiations and a team sheet and the bribe of a few beers Stuart Babington agreed to play along side …

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 15-21 Southampton University Hospitals RFC 1XV, 23 Nov 2019

This was a terrific match in which Ventnor went toe-to-toe with Southampton University Hospitals RFC, the league leaders and ended disappointed that they couldn’t snatch a deserved win. In difficult conditions, both teams played quality rugby but it was Ventnor who came out of the blocks all-firing and drives from Ian Lane, Dean Magnurson and …

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 8-36 Locksheath Pumas RFC 1XV, 9 Nov 2019

The match kicked off in driving rain (a reminder of the conditions when Ventnor travelled to Locksheath last year) and immediately the home team found themselves on the back foot as the Pumas drove close to the ruck and it took some pretty heroic defence to keep them out. Three times Ventnor got in over …

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Fawley RFC 1XV 41-0 Ventnor RFC 1XV, 5 Oct 2019

After two impressive consecutive performances, this was a disappointing fall to earth for a Ventnor side who travelled to Fawley RFC with a strong side.  In foul weather and a howling wind in their faces, the islanders never got a foothold in the game where even their vaunted set-piece was neutralised by fussy officiating culminating …

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Southampton RFC 1XV 24-57 Ventnor RFC 1XV, 5 Oct 2019

After three promising but ultimately disappointing performances, Ventnor travelled to Southampton with a team featuring several members playing out of position. Things didn’t bode well when Southampton started strongly and only excellent tackling from Dean Magnurson, Ben Savill, Alex Morton and the ubiquitous Dominic Marsh kept them out before Ventnor began to establish themselves through …

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Ventnor RFC 1XV 20-28 Tottonians RFC 2XV, 28 Sept 2019

On a very windy day at Watcombe Bottom, Ventnor 1XV hosted Tottonians 2XV in what looked to be a very exciting game.It was from the offset a game with great energy shown from both sides.The scores were opened up by the away side, great support and pressure from the forwards lead to a try near …

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Ventnor RFC XV 54 – 10 Harwich and Dovercourt RUFC XV, 17 Aug 2019

Ventnor RFC hosted touring side Harwich and Dovercourt RUFC to kick start preparations for the new 2019/20 season starting in September. Both teams played with mixed squads to get as many players game time as possible. The game was played in fantastic spirits with referee Matt Edwards commenting on the great atmosphere between the 2 well-connected clubs. …

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Match report: Ventnor RFC 1XV 34 – 15 Andover RFC 2XV, 9 March 2019

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] After a hard fought loss last weekend on the road to Southampton RFC, Ventnor were keen to return to winning ways in their penultimate home game of the season.   The game started well for Ventnor, with Andrew Gough scoring from a quick tap penalty early on. Andover …

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Match report: Ventnor RFC 1XV 15-40 Farnborough RFC 1XV, 16 February 2019

With a few changes to the side from the previous week, Ventnor RFC  entertained the high flying Farnborough RFC who’s revitalised side have been running riot in many games this season. A large crowd attended the match with the visitors bringing a coach load and Ventnor hosting an 80s reunion with over 20 former players meeting to watch …

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Match report: Ventnor RFC 1XV v Trojans RFC 2XV, 26 January 2019

Ventnor RFC 1XV 62 – 0 Trojans RFC 2XV Ventnor broke down a resilient Trojans’ defence in a 10 try win over their mainland opponents. The game started with an even feel to the game with both teams looking to move the ball about in the windy and sometimes rainy conditions. Eventually, 15 minutes into …

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