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15 March 2014 Results and Match Reports

Aldershot & Fleet 0 – 61 Ventnor 1st XV Ventnor travelled to the mainland this week to face Aldershot & Fleet on another sunny day perfect for Ventnor’s style of rugby. With a short warm up and a change of pitch after the original had craters dotted about the game started with the home side …

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Vectis @ Watcombe Bottom-Hampshire Cup Semi Final

Sunday 16th March 2014 Ventnor RFC will host Vectis U13 v Havant U13 in the Hampshire Cup Semi Final. Kick Off 1130 Several of the Vectis players are brothers and sons of both current and ex Ventnor players. These players are the future of the club so come and support Newton, Malkin and Marsh juniors …

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15th March 2014 Fixtures

Hants Division 2 Aldershot and Fleet v Ventnor 1s XV Travel TBC Merit Table 2 Portsmouth 4th v Ventnor 2nd XV Meet Wet End of Ryde Pier 1230 Team Sponsors Wightlink and AJ Wells

Fixtures 8 March 2014

Hampshire Division 2 Ventnor 1st XV v Chineham 1st XV Kick off 1400 TBC Match Sponsors: Ventnor Spar, Sunnyside Holiday Cottages, Ninham Holiday Centre, Island Auction Rooms and Emile Rouby Merit Table 2 Millbrook 2nd XV v Ventnor 2nd XV Travel arrangements TBC Team Sponsors: AJ Wells and Wightlink

Match Report 2nd March 2014

Alresford 5 vs Ventnor 1st XV 39 With the team changing on the bus due to time restraints, Ventnor were keen to play for the second week in a row which is quite unusual given recent weather conditions. The game started with a high tempo that Ventnor were not expecting from bottom of the league …

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1st March 2014 Fixtures

Updated 28/02/14 Hampshire Division 2 Alresford 1st XV v Ventnor 1st XV Merit Table 2 Ventnor 2nd XV v Petersfield 2nd XV Cancelled at request of Petersfield to later date Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

February 22nd 2014 Fixtures

Updated Thursday 20th February Hamplayed Division 2 Stoneham v Ventnor 1st XV Travel TBC Game to be palyed at Southampton University Merit Table 2 Ventnor 2nd XV v Ryde Match Cancelled. Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

15th February 2014 Vice Presidents Day

SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2014 VENTNOR 1st XV v PETERSFIELD 1st XV WATCOMBE BOTTOM 1430 PM VP’s DAY from 1300 for FOOD BANGERS, BURGERS & BAPS Please confirm your place Sponsers Simon Rodley, Stuart Blackmore, Jacobus Stemmett, Biz Burrows, Grahame Perks, Reynolds & Read and Ron Gisborn. Meeter & Greeter : Club Chairman Warren Riches

15th February 2014 Fixtures

Update Friday 14th February 1500 No surprises but both games cancelled due to weather. Hants Division 2 Ventnor 1st XV v Petersfield 1st XV 1430 Kick Off Vice Presidents Day Match Sponsors: Simon Rodley, Stuart Blackmore, Jacobus Stemmet, Biz Burrows, Grahame Perks, Reynolds & Read and Ron Gisborn. Merit Table 2 Overton 2nd XV v …

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Saturday 8th 2014 Fixtures

**********UPDATE***********UPDATE*****************UPDATE******************UPDATE****************UPDATE 07/02/14 BOTH GAMES POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND PITCH CONDITIONS This weeks fixtures see both the 1st and 2nd XV away to Aldershot & Fleet and Market House Pirates respectively. Travel details to be confirmed. If you wish to travel as a supporter then please contact the teams respective captains. Team Sponsors AJ Wells …

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Petanque

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Pentanque season will be starting early April. If you wish to play, and this is open to anyone and everyone, please contact Mike Buttle on mikebuttle@yahoo.co.uk. Games are played on a Wednesday night at 8pm. Players need to be registered before the season starts so please contact Mike.

A message from our President

It was great to see so many VP’s back at the Club after such a long lay off. Congratulations go out to Bob Engels for his recognition and may thanks to Helen, Kay and Ang for running the catering. A fine speak from Adam sets the tone for another gathering in a few weeks. Well …

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1st February 2014 Results

Ventnor 11-12 Fareham Heathens After a long Christmas break due to weather conditions causing games to be re arranged. Ventnor 1XV played their first game of 2014 against the top of the table team Fareham Heathens. Thanks to Ventnor club members going to fork the pitch early to get it playable. The home side were …

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1st February 2014 Vice Presidents Day

DEAR VRFC MEMBERS, OLD BOYS, VP’s, SPONSORS Ventnor Rugby Club 1pm Sat 1st Feb 2014 COME RAIN COME SHINE (YEAH RIGHT) LUNCHEON WILL BE ON NO MATTER WHAT! £5.00 per person vvvv PRESIDENTS WELCOME TO GUESTS vvvv BOB’s THOUGHT FOR THE DAY vvvv VP’s LUNCHEON vvvv SPECIAL CELEBRATION vvvv LIFE MEMBER ADAM PRATT vvvv EPISODE …

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1st February 2014 Fixtures

Hampshire Division 2 VRFC 1st XV v Fareham Heathens RFC 2pm KO Designated Vice Presidents Day Match Sponsors IW Owl & Falconry Centre, Mark Rogers, Smugglers Haven Tea Rooms, Paddingtons, Island Wine Co, The Leconfield, Sarah’s House.Com6 Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink Merit Table 2 Tottonians 4th v VRFC 2nd XV Cancelled Friday 31st …

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January 25th 2014 Results and Reports

Ventnor II 38 – 12 Eastleigh III Both teams had full squads eager to make the most of a fixture that had looked in doubt due to the weather and the match was one that both sides enjoyed, played in a terrific atmosphere from start to finish. At half time the score was 19-12 to …

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Revised Fixtures

Please be aware of the revised fixtures for the forth coming 4-6 weeks. Obviously this may all change again if we have any further cancellations. 1st XV 2nd XV 1st Feb Fareham Heathens (H) Tottonians (A) 8th Feb Aldershot & Fleet (A) Market House Pirates (A) 15th Feb Petersfield (H) Overton (A) 22nd Feb Stoneham …

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January 25th 2014 Fixtures

With the 1st XV having no game this weekend due to Lymingtons withdrawl from the league the 2nd XV entertain Eastleigh 3rd at Watcombe Bottom. Lets hope it stops raining! Kick Off 1400 TBC Update! Eastleigh have confirmed fixture. Meet at ground 1pm

January 11th 2014 Fixtures

Hampshire Division 2 Stoneham v Ventnor 1st XV Travel To Be Confirmed Merit Table 3 Tottonians 4th XV v Ventnor 2nd XV Travel To Be Confirmed Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

January 4th 2014 Fixtures

After what seems like an eternity both teams will be in action the first weekend of 2014. Hampshire Division 2 Ventnor 1st XV v Fareham Heathens VP Lunch at 1pm with a 2pm KO CANCELLED DUE WATER LOGGED PITCH REARRANGED FOR 18TH JANUARY TBC Match Sponsors: The Island Wine Co, Yates Brewery, Cufflin Floral Creations, …

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December 7 2013 Results

Locksheath Pumas 10-5 Ventnor 1st XV Ventnor were away to Locksheath Pumas this week and again were a victim to their own downfall. For the second time this season having to travel in their kit ready to play and with little warm up and without their regular captain, Todd Riches took charge to face a …

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November 30 2013 Results

Ventnor 1st XV 32-25 Fawley 1st XV Ventnor kept their home record intact with a hard fought battle against a physical Fawley side. The home side did not get off to the best start with letting the visitors get an early 5 points with an error made by Jake Babington allowing their winger to score …

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Richard Engelgardt Trust

For those of you that wondered why we played the House of Commons and Lords a couple of weeks ago here is a link that gives you some more information. Richard Engelgardt Trust Ventnor RFC have supported Richard in many ways since his injury. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next event. They …

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Saturday 23 November 2013 Fixtures

Hampshire Division Two Chineham 1st XV v Ventnor RFC 1st XV Travel arrangements to be confirmed Merit Table Two Ventnor RFC 2nd XV v Millbrook 2nd Kick Off 2pm Match Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

November 9 2013 Results

Ventnor 1st XV-HWO-Alresford 1st XV Unfortunately Ventnor 1st XV were let down for the second time in three weeks with opposition Alresford failing to travel. Once again a lack of players was cited as the reason. Ventnor were awarded a Home Walk Over and the 4 points. Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink Match Sponsors …

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Commons and Lords Charity Game

Commons & Lords RFC 12-17 Ventnor Invitation XV On Saturday a group of 40 plus VRFC club members, were up at the crack of dawn to catch the 6am ferry & travel to London for a day of sport & raising money for two incredibly worthwhile causes. The touring party were playing a game of …

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Auction and Charity Game

A selection of Ventnor RFC players and representatives, both old and new, will travel to London on Saturday to play the House of Commons & Lords RFC. The players will be part of the Richard Engelgardt XV along with players from all round the country, and indeed the world. The game will be followed by …

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November 2 2013 Fixtures

Hampshire Divison 2 Petersfied v Ventnor 1st XV Travel arrangements to be confirmed. If you wish to travel as a supporter please contact Nigel or Danny Merit Table 2 Ventnor 2nd XV v Overton 2nd XV CANCELLED by opposition Home Walk Over Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

Fareham Heathens v Ventnor 28th September 2013

Ventnor make their first away trip of the season with a short journey to Fareham Heathens. Fareham will prove tough opponents on home soil having played two, loosing one and winning the other. Kick off will be 3pm (TBC) with travel arrangements in due course. If you wish to travel as a non-player then please …

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