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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12 April 2014 Fixtures Final League Games 2013-14 Season

Hampshire Division 2 Nomads v Ventnor 1st XV 3pm KO Travel TBC Merit Table 2 Ventnor 2nd XV v Gosport and Fareham CANCELLED Unfortunately Gosport informed us yesterday (Wednesday) that they are unable to honor this fixture as they are on tour this weekend. This is obviously disappointing that this has been left so late, …

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Petanque Fixtures 2014 Summer League

April 2014 9th Brighstone Bandits 38 v 25 Tonkers 16th Tonkers 25 v 36 Brighstone Badgers 23rd Barn Stars 18 v 32 Tonkers 30th Ventnor Rejects 30 v 33 Tonkers May 2014 7th Tonkers 39 v 31 Fleming Magnets 14th Village Fokkers 39 v 13 Tonkers 21st Tonkers 32 v 22 Taverners Tornadoes 28th Camphill …

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5 April 2014 Results

Ventnor 1st XV 32 – 0 Locksheath Pumas Ventnor’s final home game of the season had the glittering title of being a revenge game as they looked to settle a score with a team that they lost to on the away fixture. Locksheath also had something to fight for as they were still mathematically in …

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5 April 2014 Fixtures

Hampshire Division 2 Ventnor 1st XV v Locksheath Pumas KO 3pm Designated VP Day and final home league game for 1st XV for the 2013-14 Season. Food and refreshments from 1330. Please confirm attendance with Tony Flower Match Sponsors: Park Farm (Tom Smith), Westridge Skip Hire (John Smith) and The Island Wine Co.Ayres-Punchard (Chris Welsford), …

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29 March 2014 Results and Reports

Ventnor 1st XV 7 – 14 Petersfield 1st XV Ventnor’s penultimate home game was the biggest game of the year for them against a nye-on unbeaten Petersfield. The team returned to full strength, with players like Todd Riches, Chris Dobbas, and Sam Pickard returning from other priorities. There was a big crowd at Watcombe Bottom …

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Easter….Rugby…..Ale and Oompah!

DEAR ALL A Group of Players are arranging to provide the Club with new kit. This is worth over a thousand pounds and more in the future. It includes shirts socks and shorts. By buying from Raging Bull it will allow VRFC to set up a Club Shop. The Players are organising a series of …

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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

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

8th March 2014 Results

Ventnor 13 – 7 Chineham Ventnor again produced a winning result against a team who literally put up a fight. The game started with some bruising hits from both sides, an early indication of the nature of the game ahead. The first points were not scored until the 25th minute as Damien Marriott slotted over …

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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

22 February 2014 Results

Stoneham RFC 0-78 Ventnor 1st XV Ventnor, having been forced to travel with a make shift squad, where still able to run out convincing winners against bottom of the table Stoneham. With 12 players missing due to personal commitments on what was supposed to be a spare weekend and only having played one game since …

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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