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 …
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 …
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 …
Match report Ventnor RFC 1XV v Southampton RFC 1XV 03/11/2018 Ventnor RFC 1XV 63 – 22 Southampton RFC 1XV In the dwindling autumn sun, Ventnor have the home crowd another win to cheer about. The game started hesitantly from Ventnor as the mental challenge of playing against a side short of full numbers …
Match report Ventnor RFC 1XV v Isle of Wight RFC 1XV 20/10/2018 Ventnor 9 – 7 Isle of Wight. Derby days mean a lot to both clubs. The game was set to be physical and tough and it didn’t disappoint. There was a great atmosphere at the club with the sun shining upon the large …
Match report Ventnor RFC 1XV 0–43 Cranleigh RFC Junior Vase Cup 2018/19 round one 13/10/2018 Ventnor RFC took on Cranleigh RFC in the RFU Junior Vase Cup. The Surrey based team proved their higher rank but the home team didn’t roll over easily. Unfortunately, a major injury to regular first team player Sam Lines occurred in …
Trojans RFC 2XV 5 v 29 Ventnor RFC 1XV This was Ventnor’s first playing experience of one of the newly introduced second teams of some of the bigger clubs in Hampshire. These second teams have to play with their own registered players, as part of Hampshire’s experimental new league structure. Despite a large number of …
Ventnor 1XV first win of the season has come in a form they did not want. Unfortunately, Winchester 2XV failed to travel to Watcombe Bottom, citing lack of available players despite fielding a 3XV elsewhere, handing Ventnor a Home Walkover Over (HWO). The island team now receive 5 league points, equivalent to a bonus point …
Ventnor RFC 1XV 13 – 22 Locks Heath Pumas RFC 1XV On a sunny September afternoon, Ventnor hosted Lockheath Pumas for the second league fixture of the season. Feeling confident going into the game, Ventnor made great early progress. Momentum swung back and forth in the opening exchanges with strong carries off Edwards and Jones, …
Match report Ventnor 1st XV v Alresford 1st XV 10/03/2018 Ventnor 1st XV 5-38 Alresford 1st XV Ventnor hosted Alresford for their penultimate home fixture of the 17/18 season. Unfortunately it was to be the same story as it has been for Ventnor all season and the visitors came out the victors. Alresford scored first …
Match report Ventnor RFC 1st XV v Fareham Heathens RFC 1st XV 03/02/2018 Ventnor RFC 1st XV 7-32 Fareham Heathens RFC 1st XV Ventnor entered their 15th league game of the season full of hope and hoping to achieve their eluded first win of the season. Facing a travelling Fareham Heathens who were currently sat …
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 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 …
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 …