A Review of the Ventnor RFC 1XV 2019-20 Season James Morton chats to Ventnor RFC 1XV skipper Lewis ‘Jewy’ Jones about the strange season just passed, comparing our views from on the touchline and on the pitch. JM. How do you think it went? Progress surely? Jewy. Absolutely. We had a tough start to the …
Hazy Memories by Len Down No games being played because of the Covid 19 pandemic so we haven’t got much to put in the Ventnor RFC Magazine. Do you fancy doing an article about your times as a player” said James Morton? I did point out that this was going back nearly 50 years. I …
The Development of Isle of Wight Rugby – Part Two – The Post War Years by David Ball The revival of the Club came about in 1950 when a public meeting held at Ryde Aero Club in September of that year supported the actions of a small group of enthusiasts who had negotiated the use of …
The Development of Isle of Wight Rugby – Part One – The Early Years by David Ball Detailed records have disappeared into the mists of time but it is possible to trace the beginning of Club rugby on the Island back to the seasonof 1924-25. At that time there was just one Club – named …
Wasps Legends thrill at Ventnor RFC Watcombe Bottom 14 May 2011 More than 1500 people poured into Watcombe Bottom to witness the Wasps Legends play the Ventnor Rugby Club veterans in a charity match that raised a total of £8000 to be divided equally between St Catherines School and the Richard Engelgardt Trust. In a …
Wasps Legends at Ventnor Rugby Club 14th May 2011 By James Morton It all began in September 2010 with an email from Steve Camm in Guernsey. For those unlucky enough not to know him, Steve represented Ventnor with great distinction (both on and off the pitch) in the 80s before he moved to the Channel …
Ventnor in Hampshire Division 1 rugby next season with home win Ventnor RFC 1XV 64-8 Fareham Heathens RFC Sat 26 March 2011 An emphatic win against Fareham Heathens RFC guaranteed Ventnor Hampshire Division 1 rugby next season for Ventnor RFC 1XV. Both teams enjoyed possession in a cagey first 20 minutes, before Shaun Williams broke …
Ventnor on Track with home win Southampton RFC 17-19 Ventnor RFC 1XV Sat 12 March 2011 Ventnor RFC 1XV won a Hampshire One game they threatened to dominate before nerves and poor tactics had them praying for the final whistle. Victory means their fate is in their own hands as the season draws to a …
Ventnor RFC 1Xv 24-3 Alresford RFC September 2009 match report Ventnor RFC 1XV kick-started their Hampshire Division 2 campaign with a hard-fought win over Alresford RFC in front of a good crowd at Watcombe Bottom. Ventnor took some time to settle and gave away far too many penalties, one of which was converted to give …
Kingsclere RFC 3-41 Ventnor RFC 1XV 9 October 2008 Match Report Ventnor RFC 1XV travelled away this weekend to north Hampshire in a fantastic day out for the club, as the side wreaked havoc on Kingsclere RFC. The team began the game well against this forward-orientated team with lots of experience. Ventnor opted to receive the …
Ventnor RFC 2XV 55-12 Aldershot and Fleet RFC match report Saturday 27th September 2003 A fine weekend was capped with a second XV victory that built on the momentum of the 50-plus point victory against Ryde two weeks ago. The day typified the great ethos of rugby with Sandown and Shanklin Rugby Club providing a …
Stoneham Park RFC 1XV 3-55 Ventnor RFC 1XV match report Hampshire League Division 3, Saturday 27th September 2003 Ventnor maintained their 100 percent record in Hampshire League Division 3 with a convincing win against Stoneham Park RFC. Dave Martin opened the scoring going from short range after good work from Bob Englegardt and the former …
Ventnor maintain their unbeaten league run Ventnor RFC 1XV 18-9 Petersfield RFC 1XV January 2000 Ventnor maintain their 100 percent league record and their position at the top of Hampshire League Division 1 with this hard-fought victory against Petersfield RFC 1XV. The Islanders enjoyed a lot of possession in the first half thanks mainly to …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 24-22 Old Gravesendians RFC November 1994 Match Report Ventnor RFC 1XV secured a place in the fifth round draw of the Pilkington Shield with victory over Old Gravesendians RFC in a thrilling encounter at Watcombe Bottom. As has been an otter the case this season it was the Ventnor forwards who provided …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 22-3 King Alfred’s College RFC February 1993 match report Ventnor RFC 1XV secured their fifth win in a row with a comfortable victory. King Alfred’s took the lead in the first half with a well-struck penalty. after Ventnor had been caught offside. The Islanders quickly replied when a well worked rolling maul …
Tottonians RFC 1XV 17-7 Ventnor RFC 1XV 30 January 1993 Match Report Ventnor produced a stirring performance to only go down narrowly against their Division I opponents. The islanders had the equal of Tottonians in the first half with the forwards winning good ball from ruck and maul situations. Ventnor deservedly look the lead after 15 …
Tottonians RFC 1XV 17-7 Ventnor RFC 1XV match report Saturday 30 January 1993 Ventnor produced a stirring performance to only go down narrowly against their Division 1 opponents. The Islanders had their equal of Tottonians RFC in the first half with the forwards winning good ball from ruck and maul situations. Ventnor RFC 1XV deservedly …
Waterlooville RFC 1XV 10-24 Ventnor RFC 1XV 12 December 1992 Match Report Ventnor RFC 1XV were always in control in this match and, in the end, should have won by a larger scoreline. A particular feature of the game was the impressive running by the Ventnor backs who took full advantage of some poor Waterlooville …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 17-13 Southampton University Hospitals RFC match report Sat 5 December 1992 Ventnor gained a second successive home win with a good performance against the students of Southampton University Hospital RFC. The islanders took the lead inside 15 minutes with Andy Dixon scoring in the corner. Southampton University Hospital RFC responded quickly to …
Ventnor RFC 2XV 38-17 Southampton University Hospitals RFC 2XV match report Saturday 5 December 1992 Steve Champion scored the opening try in a game that Ventnor dominated. Ventnor RFC 2XV started well with excellent forward play, allowing the backs plenty of running space, which resulted in some excellent tries. Two from winger Jude Scovell and …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 36-0 Nomads RFC match report Saturday 10 October 1992 Ventnor produced a much improved team performance to score an emphatic victory. The main feature was Ventnor’s tackling and support play, which kept the visitors penned in their own half for most of the match. The Islanders’ first score came after 15 minutes …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 11-3 Egham RFC 1XV 1st Round Provincial Cup match report Saturday 19th September 1992, Provincial Cup 1st Round Ventnor RFC 1XV progressed into second round of the Provincial Cup with a victory which was more convincing that the score line suggests. It was Egham RFC who took the lead, within minutes of …