VRFC 40th Anniversary Celebrations

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 game, a 21 point win over US Saracens. The game …

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Results Saturday 20 September

Hampshire Division 2 Ventnor RFC 1st XV 31-0 Kingsclere Ventnor started their season off with a win at Watcombe Bottom this weekend. With new 1st team captain Todd Riches, Ventnor were fired up for their opening game of the season against Kingsclere a team that has moved to Hampshire 2 from the Kent league last …

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Player Profile Todd Riches

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 do you enjoy playing …

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Fixtures 20 September 2014

Hampshire Division 2 Ventnor 1st XV v Kingsclere Kick off 3pm Ventnor Squad: T. Price, L. Jones, D.Newbury, N. Turner, J. Morley, P. Berry, T. Penner, T. Riches (c), A. Marriott, D. Marriott, F. Kenny, S. Lines, G. Davies, W. Babington, M. Cripps, M. Turner, S. Williams, A. Pratt jnr Match Sponsors: Perks of Ventnor, …

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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

Ventnor RFC 2XV 22-18 Basingstoke RFC Cavaliers

Ventnor RFC 2XV 22-18 Basingstoke RFC Cavaliers With the sun shining on the south coast of the island the season got off to a terrific start thanks to two teams playing the game exactly the way it should be played. Strong running and support are bywords for the way Ventnor RFC 2XV like to play …

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Fixtures 13 September 2014

The season kicks off tomorrow with the 2nd XV hosting Basingstoke Cavaliers. Kick off will be 3pm so why not make the most of the weather by going and supporting our boys in the season opener. Team Sponsors AJ Wells and Wightlink

2014-15 VP Lunch Invitation

TO VP’S OLD BOYS & FRIENDS YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED FOR LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS ON SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 1230 FOR 1300 TO HELP CELEBRATE OUR FIRST VP & TRUSTEES’ MEETING IN OUR FOURTIETH YEAR WATCH OUR FIRST LEAGUE GAME V KINGSCLERE FOR 2014-2015 SEASON WE HOPE TO FILL 40 PLACES GUEST SPEAKER : CELEBRATION TIES …

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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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Petanque-Robert Godbold League 2014

The end of the Pentanque season saw the Tonkers finish in style with a 3-0 win over Plessy Hotshots. So the boules have been put away for another year. And remember you are all welcome to come and play next season. August 2014 20th Travellers Joy 33 v 26 Ventnor Tonkers 27th Ventnor Tonkers 29 …

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Petanque-Summer League Final Standings

After a hard fought season VRFC Tonkers lost the last two games of the season to Camphill Rollers and Newport Keepers which ended their fight for promotion. A creditable 4th in League Two and plenty to build on for next season. Remember if you fancy playing next season, which I know some of you do …

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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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VRFC Photographs

As some of you will already know we now have a new official Ventnor RFC Facebook page. Having worked on the website and Twitter etc for the last year or so it has become increasingly evident over the last few days that it is a lot easier to add photos to Facebook than it is …

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House of Commons and Lords 2014 Edition

THE OLD BOYS BIG LAMPSHADE DAY OUT! Saturday 22 November England v Samoa at Twickenham As last year we have been invited to play against the House of Commons & Lords XV, with a lunch after the game. There is travel to & from the Island (early start late back , England KO at 7pm) …

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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

Pre-Season Training

Yes, the wait is over! Pre-season training starts Thursday 26th June at 630pm at the club. Please make every effort to make these sessions so that we can start the season as we mean to carry on. Our new Captain needs your support and commitment and that starts with regularly attending training. Lets make this …

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Cricket……..The Warm Up

July 4th 2014 will see a variety of VRFC players, past and present, in an epic battle of leather on willow. The Damos Mighty Backs v Yakattack! The teams have been selected at random based on inability to play cricket and are as follows: Damos Mighty Backs D. Marriott (c) J. Morley (wk) A. Pratt …

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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

RWC Tickets

Rugby World Cup 2015 Tickets Ventnor Rugby Club have a terrific opportunity to purchase RWC Tickets! The club have been allocated 4 tickets per game for the 10 Twickenham matches including the World Cup Final, plus 4 tickets per game for the 38 games being played at other stadiums. ALL clubs members can apply for …

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Southsea Nomads RFC 17-34 Ventnor RFC 1XV 12 April 2014

Southsea Nomads RFC 17-34 Ventnor RFC 1st XV 12 April 2014 Ventnor RFC 1XV‘s last game of the season was also Danny Newbery’s last game as captain, and so Ventnor wanted a big win! Southsea Nomads RFC had the starting kick which Dan Bell, returning from Exeter University, caught and ran through pitiful tackle attempts …

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