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The Rugby World Cup Is Here!!!

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 …

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Its nearly here!!!

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 …

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Club Update August

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 …

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Club Update July 2015

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 …

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Awards Dinner

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 …

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International Tickets England RWC Warm Up Games

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.

Saturday 25 April 2015 Mexican Touring Sides

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 …

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Happy New Year

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 …

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Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal

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 …

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RFU CLUB ACCREDITATION

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 …

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Saturday 4 October Fixtures and Celebrations

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 1230pm Welcome Guests Club President, Master of Ceremonies Senior VP …

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VRFC Kit Shop

Ventnor RFC are pleased to announce the opening of their brand new kit website in conjunction with Raging Bull, suppliers of the new 1st XV kit. To browse the items on offer please follow the shop link below. VRFC Shop

Interested In Sponsoring Ventnor RFC?

Ventnor RFC have a number of sponsorship options available to both businesses and individuals. These options are: Option 1 – £50 min • Invite to watch sponsored match • Pre-match drink • Name displayed on clubhouse sponsor board • Name attached to match report in media Option 2 – £100 min • As Option 1 …

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A Thank You To Our 2014-15 Sponsors

Ventnor RFC would like to publically thank the businesses, individuals and organisations who have once again shown their generosity in ensuring the future of rugby in Ventnor for the 2014-15 season. The club as whole recognise the importance of your financial support and would like to thank: Perks of Ventnor Ayres-Punchard Abacus Express Logistics Bill …

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Players Subscriptions

Remember YOU need to have increased your monthly DD subscription to for the beginning of the season. You can do this with online banking or at your bank. The following information is from our President and Treasurer: PLAYERS PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING NOTE FROM CLUB TREASURER ATTENTION ALL VRFC PLAYERS IMPORTANT NOTICE REVISED SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2014-15 …

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Pre Season Friendlies

The 1st XV will be hosting Sandown and Shanklin on Thursday 28th August (tomorrow) with a 7pm Kick Off. The bar will be open so you can enjoy a nice mid week pint. The 2nd XV will be hosting Ryde on Saturday 30th August with a 345pm Kick Off League and Cup fixtures together with …

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We have a new Facebook page!

You can now follow your beloved VRFC in four, yes four places!!! Twitter (@VRFC1974), www.Ventnorrfc.com and now on its very own Facebook page www.facebook.com/ventnorrfc So get adding, following, sharing and liking!! There are several million photos to add which will gradually be shared over the coming weeks. They are both old and new so no …

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Revised Subscriptions 2014-15

PLAYERS PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING NOTE FROM CLUB TREASURER ATTENTION ALL VRFC PLAYERS IMPORTANT NOTICE REVISED SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2014-15 FULL-£14 PER MONTH (£168 PER YEAR) CONCESSIONARY (STUDENT/UNEMPLOYED)-£7 PER MONTH (£84 PER YEAR) DUE 1ST AUGUST 2014 ALL PLAYERS STANDING ORDERS TO BE SET UP BY 1ST SEPTEMBER EXISTING PAYERS TO INCREASE STANDING ORDER TO REVISED AMOUNT …

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Can you spare a couple of hours…

DEAR ALL SATURDAY 26 TH JULY 9 AM IS DESIGNATED A WORK DAY THE PLAN IS TO: •Tidy the wood at the rear of the clubroom •Spring clean the kit room •Paint the picnic tables PLEASE COME & HELP THANK YOU

RFU Touchline Magazine-Online Edition

Guys, If you wish to subscribe to the RFU Touchline Magazine then please follow this link subscribe online The latest edition can be read here Touchline

Commons and Lords 2014 Edition

Gents and ladies, ‘It is happening’ 22 November put this date in your diary. We have again managed to secure tickets for Ventnor Rugby Club members an away day to Twickenham to watch England v Samoa. On the same day VRFC vets have been challenged to a return match verses the Commons & Lords, who …

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Sponsorship

DEAR ALL THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TIME OF YEAR FOR THE CLUB THE REVIEW OF SPONSORS FOR NEXT SEASON IS STARTED ITS A TOP LINE MATTER, SPONSORS VERY MUCH HELP SUSTAIN OUR CLUB IF YOU@VE ANY IDEAS PLEASE CONTACT ROG rogerevans515@btinternet.com THANK YOU

Can you spare a couple of hours…………please

As many of you are aware the club only exists because of the hard work put in by its many members. This work is unpaid and at times is not even noticed, but with out it this club would not exist. So…….Are you able to help cover the bar for a couple of hours on …

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29th March 2014 Fixtures

A message from our President, Mr Tony Flower, Please support big Double Header this Saturday. We have 2nd XV KO at 1300 Followed by 1st XV KO at 1500 Both games HOME v Peterfield RFC Will be a great day. Your support WELCOME Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink Match Sponsors: Signpost Express, Simon Rodley, …

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22nd March 2014 Results

Fawley 34 – 14 Ventnor Ventnor traveled with only a bear 15 players to a team who sat 1 place below them in the league. Despite this Ventnor were keen for an upset and kicked off to immediately have a run at the try line. Unfortunately the referee deemed flanker Harrison Marsh to be holding …

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22nd March 2014 Fixtures

Hants Division 2 Fawley v Ventnor 1st XV Travel Arrangements TBC Merit Table 2 Ventnor 2nd XV v Southampton 2nd XV 230 KO Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink