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...
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 him...
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...
A big thank you to Nathaniel Wheatley for this cheeky little video of Saturdays game. You are most welcome back at the club any time and I am sure from the reaction that it has got you will not be short of a drink or two! Match day...
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...
Lewis Jones, more commonly known as the guy sleeping with the physio or Jewy. Plumber, boxer and calf worker outer. Age: 19 Position: Hooker Time at Club: 3 Years, 2011 Why do you play rugby? Because I like rugby (great answer) Who do you like playing with most and...
Ventnor RFC enjoyed a 40th birthday last Saturday since being reformed in 1974. Guests, Trustees and Vice Presidents of all ages come together once again to hear speakers and toast the success of the Club. The celebration was led by John Metcalfe, John Whitehouse and...
Player Profile: Sam Lines Sam is currently the only VRFC player who has managed to grow a full beard during a game. And the only rugby player to do a degree in Wales and not play rugby at any point! Age: 21 Position: 10,11,12,13,14,15 (another greedy back) Time at...
Updated 01/10/14 Unfortunately Stoneham have cried off for Saturday so there will only be the one game, being played at Watcombe Bottom. The programme for the day will be as follows: Ventnor Rugby Football Club Trustees & VP Lunch 40Th Birthday 4th Oct 2014 VRFC...
The second of our player profiles looks at ex 1st XV Captain Damien Marriott Age: 25 Position: 9,10 or 15 (greedy!) Time at club: 20 years (in between head injuries and playing for Hurries-the grass is not always greener) What do you love about rugby? Its the only...
The next two weekends mark the 40th anniversary of VRFC. This coming weekend, 27/28 September 2014, is exactly 40 years since the first game, a narrow 8 point away win at Havant Mariners. The following weekend 4/5 October 2014, marks the anniversary of first home...
With the first game a little over 24 hours away we start our new player profile series with 1st Team Captain, Todd Riches Age: 30 Position: Number 8 Time at club: 24 years, boy and man! What do you love about rugby? The physicality of it, no other sport compares! Who...
Ventnor RFC Magazine, Issue 12 Summer 2020
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