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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
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Today we welcome local friends Sevenoaks Rugby Football Club.
Formed in 1925 & like Medway now octogenarian we look to reverse the result played at Allianz Park last
Season, when Sevenoaks won a very hard fought & close game. It was a memorable day for both Clubs
with many of the development players also running out onto Saracens’ home pitch in a sparkling second
match. Thank-you to Sevenoaks for arranging the day.
Like our visitors we are working towards being the leading Community Rugby Club in the South East and
both clubs know that when we meet, be it at under 8’s, under 17’s or at Senior level, it is always a fierce
contest. Rarely is there a convincing result, often only a few points separate the teams. We will have to
be at our very best today to take any of the spoils.
Do meet & greet our visitors from Sevenoaks today, please help to make them feel welcome at Priestfields.
Geoff Kempt & I host a Volunteers Lunch today where we thank our volunteers at Medway in their efforts
& support of our local community club. We are incredibly fortunate to know so many friends & volunteers
who give outstanding service to our club and our great game…Thank-you all.
We recently played Staines RFC in the Cup at Medway, and we enjoyed a “curtain-raiser” where our
under 9’s played our new community partner, King’s School. It was a great way to warm the crowd and
all the players also formed a Guard of Honour as the 1stxv teams took to the pitch. We have agreed to
repeat the event soon……..thank-you King’s.
We thank all of our Sponsors today, especially Mr Gary Friel of Kent Insurance Services, today’s match
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hello & thank-you. I thank my Partners at DMD Law for sponsorship of the match ball.
Finally, please support the referee today and enjoy your afternoon. Both Clubs are wished the best of
luck, especially those wearing Scarlet & Gold. I will see you in the Clubhouse & on the veranda.
Now………………….C’mon Medway!
Mark Marriott Chairman, Medway Rugby Football Club
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A stand up comedy show is lined up for Friday 23rd January. This is an adults only event.
Tickets are priced at £15 a head. A meal is included in the cost. There are three acts and it
promises to be a great nights entertainment. Tickets are available through the club shop.
Following the the 1st XV’s fine victory over Middlesex side, Staines, the club have been
drawn away to Maidstone in the regional quarter-final of the Intermediate Cup. The match
will take place at the Mote ground on 3rd january kick off 2pm.
We are pleased to announce that England and British Lions flanker Richard Hill will be
speaking at the senior club dinner on 15th May in the clubhouse. You may recall that Richard
was scheduled to speak last season however an illness in the family prevented this and he is
keen to honour his promise and has confirmed he will speak this season. Great news!
The quarter final of the Kent Cup sees Medway drawn at home to National 3 league side
Tonbridge Juddians RFC. The tie will take place at Priestfields on 24th January.
On Saturday 13th December the club will come together in the spirit of Christmas to sing
carols led by our Chairman, Mark Marriott. The festivities will commence following the
afternoons fixtures. All are welcome and encouraged to join in.
On the injury front 1st XV players Rob Ellis, Ben Johnson and Luke Burns are back in light
training. Luke Burns and Ben Johnson are two weeks away from being available. Rob Ellis
and Liam Weobley are confirmed as out for the season and Sam Catlin is still not back in
training.
With the French brothers also out for some time and promising second row Tom Brown
suffering a serious hamstring tear last week (and may not be back until late January early
February), all these injuries are having a serious impact on our ability to field full squads on a
Saturday. We would like to express are thanks to all the boys who remain committed in this
temporary period of adversity particularly the Development squad who are underpinning
everything currently.
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KING’S SCHOOL REPORT
Medway Rugby Club and King’s School Rochester
have entered into a community partnership this
season. As the whole community looks towards
the Rugby World Cup that is being staged in this
country in the Autumn of 2015 this innovative
partnership ensures welcome benefits to all
involved.
The school has provided additional and much
needed pitch space at “The Alps”, whilst Medway
Rugby Club’s coaching team is working closely
with the King’s staff and pupils to promote rugby
as the first sport of choice. This partnership
also entitles Medway Rugby Club members to
discounted membership at the new King’s Sports
Centre, formerly The Stirling Centre. King’s also
enjoy the coaching available from Medway’s
Premiership team partner, Saracens!
The early fruits of the partnership were seen
when Medway Rugby Club Under 9’s hosted the
Kings school U9’s for a “curtain-raiser”, played on
the 1st XV pitch, ahead of the RFU Intermediate
Cup match against Middlesex Club, Staines
RFC on 8th November 2014. A packed balcony
enjoyed the clubhouse facilities and unusually
pleasant weather conditions as the home side
took an early lead, although King’s determined
defence and counter-attacking kept the halftime score at 3 tries to 2 in Medway’s favour.
Medway’s strength in-depth allowed for fresh
legs at regular intervals and fantastic attacking
rugby from both sides resulted in a final score of
7-3 to the hosts.
Both teams of the U9 players then provided a
guard of honour that clearly inspired the Medway
1st XV, which went on to achieve a convincing
win against Staines and progress in the Cup.
Left to right in the photograph kindly taken by
Mr Alan Deacon is Mr Geoff Kempt (Medway
RFC) Mrs Tracy Bullock (Medway RFC) Mr Glyn
Mitchell (King’s School) England RFU & Women’s
Rugby World Cup Winner Miss Rachael Burford,
Mr Paul Medhurst (King’s School) Mr Jeremy
Walker (King’s School Principal) & Mr Mark
Marriott (Medway RFC Chairman).
With many of the youngsters from both sides
staying on to enjoy a meal together and watch
the 1st XV fixture, we hope this was the first of
many such occasions where we welcome King’s.
With the rugby values of Teamwork, Respect,
Enjoyment, Discipline & Sportsmanship being
demonstrated by both teams, it was a wonderful
display as to how rugby brings people together.
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Head Coach: Taff Gwilliam • Assistant Coach: Malcolm Graves • Physio: Dan Horgan
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Wild Rover
I’ve been a wild rover for many a year
And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer,
And now I’m returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more.
chorus: And it’s no, nay, never,
No nay never no more,
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more.
I went to an ale-house I used to frequent
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And the words that I spoke sure were only in jest.”
chorus
I’ll go home to my parents, confess what I’ve done
And I’ll ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And if they caress (forgive) me as ofttimes before
Sure I never will play the wild rover no more.
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Club Executive Committee
Mark Marriott
Chairman
Geoff Kempt
Vice Chairman
Tracy Bullock
Honorable Treasurer
Peter Rann
Honorable Secretary
Jeff Robertson
Membership Secretary
Taff Gwilliam
Head Coach
Tina Stone
Ladies Chairwoman
Scott Daly
Youth Chairman
John Salter
Mini’s Chairman
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Coaching Co-Ordinator
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Chaplain
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Welfare Officer
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Groundsman
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James Dance
First XV Captain
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Ladies Captain
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supporters alike.
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PLAYER PROFILE: Fred Tila
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Fred, a charming and understated person, was
educated at the Sunnbank school in Brisbane and
his early days were spent playing that other rugby
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He is a fervent supporter of the country of his
heritage, Manu Samoa, and his personal playing
style epitomises that of his country.
Fred loves to eat!! Fish and Chips and BBQs with his
family and friends are his favourite way of socialising.
He and Moi are looking forward to travelling in Europe once
the rugby season is over and it is warmer!!
Fred’s rugby ambition is to be the best player he can be for the
club and himself.
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OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE
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November 1934 – The Rolenians entertained Faversham RFC at Priestfields, where they
gained a decisive 22-0 victory. Caswell made a fine break-through for the opening try with
Stan Butter scoring the second, converted by Rogers. Ron Buxton then scored the first and
second tries of the new half. A third was scored by Caswell and converted by Hodges with
a fine kick. The last try was scored by Eric Cooper. The home three-quarters distinguished
them-selves repeatedly and showed great promise. The Rolenians A XV lost by 24 points
to nil away against Sheerness 1st XV (later to become Sheppey RFC).
In the evening, at the club head-quarters at the King’s Head Hotel, the Rolenians held an
informal dinner. The occasion was a farewell to Jack Hilton Ryder, the club referee, who
had secured a position in the Palestine. He was presented with a cigarette case, suitably
inscribed, from the members.
November 1954 - In a close game, Rochester came back from
being three points down to defeat Ashford 6-3. Jack Walters
(right) playing a good game at centre three-quarter, scored two
second-half tries. Peter Bradley, at fly-half, got his line moving
with alacrity and Fred Dellow, playing hooker for the first time,
gave a commendable performance. Tony Westcombe also
gained much possession with some excellent jumping in the
line-out.
November 1964 – Rochester 1st XV took on the London
Springboks for the fourth occasion, this time emerging victorious
by 8 points to nil. Twenty minutes into the game Keith Snowball kicked ahead and Charlie
Rowles, coming up fast, dribbled the ball over the line to get the first try. Snowball
converted. Sutton was hooking well and from a good heel against the head, John Morgan,
our log serving scrum-half, dived over unmolested. The last quarter of the game was
played in thick fog.
Rochester 1st XV: John Moss; Charlie Rowles, Brian Greatorex, Ken Richards (Capt.),
Shorthouse; Green, John Morgan; Keith Snowball, Sutton, Arthur Leggett; Ken Tanner,
Ivor Walbyoff; Ginger Cooper, Johns, Andy Cousins.
November 1974 - Medway continued a winning run with a lively performance as they
achieved their eighth victory of the season by beating Snowdon Colliery by 21 points
to 8. Ken Westmoreland kicked an early penalty. Bill Knowles opened a space for Tony
Armstrong to score between the posts. Brian Waite converted. Knowles then sent Roger
Gailer away for an easy try which Waite converted. He also landed two penalties.
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OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE
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Medway ‘B’ XV earned themselves a fine victory over a strong Folkestone side. Yorkie
Marriott laid on a second-half try for Graham Gibson, after which they had to hang on and
defend in depth for their win.
November 1984 - A fourteen man Medway Ex. 1st XV overcame Dover 19-0 with Jim
Spackman, their wily old skipper, alternating between winger and flanker. The pack worked
tremendously hard with the two youngsters, Steve Everest and Ian Dance being outstanding.
Paul Whittaker raced 50 metres for a fine try. Phil Lamb converted superbly and also kicked
a penalty. In the second-half they played really attractive rugby and further tries from Dance
and Brian Wolfe (a push-over) wrapped it up.
November 1994 - Away at Park House Medway put on an excellent performance in their
Kent Cup tie emerging victors by 19 points to 8. A good line-out throw to Dave Davies set
up the chance for Lee Marriott to dive over. Maqsood Chaudry broke well from a scrum to
get the second. Colin Germany added two penalties and a dropped-goal. The travelling
supporters played their part in retrieving a foot-scraper which had mysteriously disappeared
from Priestfields around the time Park House had visited the previous season!
November 2004 - On a small pitch, and in appalling
weather, Medway were happy to get away with a 15-6
win at Bexley. Joel Jenkins bagged two tries which
were both converted by Gareth Marlow who also
kicked a penalty. After many seasons service to the
club, Phil Hinchcliffe played his last match in Medway
colours before heading off to New Zealand.
The Second XV, away at Edenbridge, they enjoyed
a 28-10 victory. Matt Lawson, Adam Lamb, Neil
Sword and Richard Ford crossed for tries. Johann
Bazoidenholt converted all four. This gave them four
wins out of four League matches.
THE MINIS AT MEDWAY
CELEBRATING FORTY YEARS OF YOUTH RUGBY AT
MEDWAY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 1975 – 2015
Part of ‘The Moments in Medway’ Series
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The U9s Ravens took part in a friendly against
the Kings School U9s earlier this month which
was a successful afternoon
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the start of many across the age groups. The tie
ended in a Medway victory but both sides put
on an excellent display on the show pitch.
All minis have been busy this month travelling
away to both Stanford Le Hope and Maidstone
to train alongside their fellow minis players as
well as hosting Vigo here at Priestfields. We
have another away fixture making new friends
at Old Colfeans then a nice break to be home
alone at the end of the month.
Its non stop being a Medway Mini!
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Scary Winner of
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Lewis Young
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NOVEMBER 2014
MRFCYOUTH
Under 16s: have started the season
strongly, with recent excellent wins against
Dover and Whitstable. The team have
progressed through the group stages of
the Kent Cup as group winners, and are
into the semi-final of the East Kent Cup.
Tight head prop Andrew Boye has been
selected for Kent, and has impressed in his
County matches so far.
Under 15s: have 35 players. In the Kent
Cup the A team beat Ashford to finish
second in their group, the B’s won their
group undefeated. East Kent Cup semi
final v Canterbury next Sunday. We have
Sam Crean and Oscar Wells in Kent, East
Kent is Anthony Parish, Lewis Hollidge,
Harry Gardner, Tom Narborough, Devon
Maynard, Rhys Gue, Edward Brown and
Louis Regnier.
Under 14s: have had a positive Autumn,
having won 5 out of their seven games.
YOUTH NEWS
Medway also remain to be unbeaten
at home and squad size is growing
innumbers. We have won the first round
of the East Kent cup and all of the squad
are going from strength to strength in their
development. The future looks good.
Under 13s: Another great game for the
u13’s against Folkestone at home for the
qualifying round of the East Kent Cup. It
was an evenly matched contest which our
boys managed to win with some great
rugby. We won 12:5
Bring on the semi-final....
NOVEMBER 2014
Me dway Ladies
Profile of Leanne Ogston
Leanne joined Medway in the season
of 1993/1994 when the first girls team
was set up by Michael Finn for U16’s .
Played for 2 seasons in the girls squad
being selected for Kent both seasons.
of the game helping move new players
forward directing with in the game.
Leanne moved up to the Woman’s
team at 16 played 2 seasons and was
selected to play both seasons for
Kent and South-East England squads.
Leanne then moved away to attend
university only playing when she could.
Moving back to Medway after uni she
returned to the Ladies team. having
Captained for the last 6 years out of
10. She still enjoys being involved in
a great team of both experienced and
new players who are eager to learn
and want to move forward. Leanne
started her career as out side centre
and has played fly half for the last 10
years. Leanne is a valued respected
member of the Ladies team who
shares her experience and knowledge
Medway Ladies
November 2014
MEDWAY 1st XV – London 2 South East
Team
P
W
D
L
Maidstone
Tunbridge Wells
Beckenham
Medway
Sevenoaks
Ashford
Old Colfeians
Crowborough
Thanet Wanderers
Deal & Betteshanger
Aylesford Bulls
Haywards Heath
6
7
7
6
6
6
7
6
6
6
7
6
6
5
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
7
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
7
7
7
7
7
5
6
7
6
7
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
6
5
5
228
200
215
192
137
129
148
138
119
110
104
75
105
82
139
189
167
82
106
188
161
207
205
164
25
25
21
19
19
17
17
16
13
10
10
9
Team
235 118
213 124
163 113
227 125
143 102
195 169
154 200
129 100
100 215
108 160
79
320
Withdrawn
Team
Medway III (Dev Squad)
1stFolkestone
XV London
3
II
Ashford II
East Peckham I
Snowdown CW I
Deal & Betteshanger II
Tonbridge Juddian III
Leigh I
Canterbury III
Dover III
Aylesford II
DEVELOPMENT EXTRA XV – Late Red Division 3 (West)
Gravesend III
Tunbridge Wells III
Vigo II
Sevenoaks III
Gillingham II
New Ash Green II
Cranbrook II
Medway IV (Dev Extra XV)
Maidstone IV
Old Gravesendians II
A
B
Pts
6
4
4
4
4
5
3
2
2
2
0
Diff
117
89
50
102
41
26
-46
29
-115
-52
-241
Pts
Adjust
30
30
24
20
20
13
11
10
10
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DEVELOPMENT XV – Premier Division 2 (East)
EXTRA FIRST XV – INVICTA 1
Canterbury II
Old Alleynians II
Sidcup II
Gravesend II
Maidstone II
Tonbridge Juddians II
Sevenoaks II
Tunbridge Wells II
Medway II (Extra 1st XV)
Thanet Wanderers II
Charlton Park II
Dover II
F
P
W
6
South
6
6
6
4
6
5
4
5
4
D
L
F
A
Pts
6
0
0 123 40
East
5
0 Results
1 206 37
3
0
3 103 129
3
0
3
70 112
3
0
1 125 25
2
0
4
45 166
1
0
4
84 91
1
0
3
48 96
1
0
4
73 139
1
0
3
80 122
Withdrawn
24
22
15
15
13
12
10
8
8
7
CRUSADERS – Dragon Fire Division 4 (West)
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
5
6
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
3
4
5
3
3
3
151
198
149
128
100
121
121
121
86
54
26
132
124
94
169
151
211
112
95
115
20
19
19
15
15
14
13
11
11
10
Team
EXTRA FIRST XV
Sevenoaks IV
Old Gravesendians III
Old Williamsonians II
Tonbridge Juddian IV
Tunbridge Wells IV
Gravesend IV
Vigo III
Gillingham III
Leigh
‘A’
XV II
Medway V (Crusaders)
P
5
4
5
5
6
5
4
5
6
3
W
D
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
4
0
5
HOLCS
0
2
L
F
A
Pts
119
152
149
131
110
77
64
39
62
62
26
27
73
86
124
101
91
135
209
93
20
16
15
14
13
11
10
8
8
6
DEVELOPMENT XV
Medway Ladies – RFUW NC South East (East 2)
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
Canterbury Ladies
Hampstead Ladies II
Stanford Le Hope Ladies
Harwich & Dovercourt Ladies
Medway Ladies
Tonbridge Juddians Ladies II
St Francis Ladies
Thurrock Ladies II
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
5
5
3
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
5
204
131
187
102
128
34
5
26
65
146
106
108
31
97
45
219
20
19
12
10
9
7
4
4
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