Dorking v Westcombe Park - Match Day Programme

Dorking v Westcombe Park Saturday 15 February | 2:30PM Kick Off National 2 East | Round 19

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A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR A warm welcome to The Big Field today to our good friends and today’s opponents, Westcombe Park RFC. I’m sure they arrive full of confidence following their impressive win last week against fellow Kent side Canterbury. Their optimism will likely remain high after viewing our disappointing result and performance in last week’s loss at Oxford Harlequins. Hopefully, Armand can enlighten us before today’s match. I’m certainly pleased and buoyed by the fact that we’re playing on real grass!

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I hope you enjoy today’s game, which is the first of three home games in a row. Your support is needed and appreciated today, and for the next two weeks.

Enjoy, Shaun

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A WORD FROM THE DOR We had a bit of a wake-up call against Oxford last weekend, as they played some great rugby while we were simply below par.

A warm welcome to Westcombe Park supporters, players, and management. WP will be flying high after their famous victory over Canterbury last weekend, which makes today’s fixture even more exciting.

I’m really looking forward to seeing these two teams go at it today.

I know we pushed it to a close win away from home earlier in the season, and they are certainly in great form.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our matchday sponsor, Beavis Morgan, for their continued support.

Grab your drink of choice, warm up those vocal cords, and let’s get behind the players today!

Have a great day of rugby.

Your DoR, Armand Roux #wacomb

Armand Roux

Director of Rugby, Dorking Rugby Club

TODAY’S OPPONENTS - WESTCOMBE PARK Today, we’re pleased to welcome Westcombe Park RFC to The Big Field for what promises to be another fiercely contested National 2 East clash.

Currently sitting in fifth place, just two spots behind us, Westcombe Park comes into this game in red-hot form, having won their last seven matches, including a hard-fought Kent derby victory over Canterbury last weekend.

With momentum firmly on their side, they will no doubt be looking to extend their winning streak today.

Founded in 1904, Westcombe Park has a long and proud history, consistently competing at a high level and producing talented players over the years.

Based in Orpington, the club has built a strong reputation for its competitive edge and ability to develop homegrown talent, making them a wellrespected force in the southeast.

This season, their form has been particularly impressive, blending a welldrilled forward pack with a dangerous attacking backline. Promoted to National 2 East after winning the Regional 1 South East championship in the 2022–23 season, they have quickly established themselves as a serious contender, claiming several impressive scalps along the way.

We extend a warm welcome to the players, staff, and supporters of Westcombe Park and look forward to what should be a thrilling contest.

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COCK FACTS - LUCIA SCHIFANO When did you join DRFC? I joined Dorking when I was 15 along with some friends after years of convincing my mum that rugby wasn’t a dangerous sport.

The Schifano Sisters, both in Dorking colours.

Have you played for any other teams?

No, I’m Dorking from day one! Only Surrey U18s as well as Dorking.

If you had to drive from the Big Field to Lands End who from the club would you want in the car with you?

Erin Taylor (for the banter), Lauren Parsons (rugby mum) and Olly Raw (chauffeur).

Earliest DRFC Memory?

My first ever match after two weeks of training. I was terrified and probably cost us the game by throwing the ball to the opposition any time someone came to tackle me.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Sofia Schifano… no explanation needed!

Rugby Inspiration?

Ellie Kildunne- she’s great and I love her passion for the sport.

What was your best memory from last season?

The winning game of last season and us getting promoted to NC2.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? Dorking is my home away from home. I feel like I have a second family here and I love every single person on my team. I am my best self when I’m at rugby and surrounded by great people.

COCK FACTS - BRYAN KARIMANZIRA When did you join DRFC? I joined Dorking in the 2023 pre-season after playing club rugby at East Grinstead and representing Sussex County Rugby during my time in the Colts. I wanted to challenge myself and improve my game as I transitioned into senior rugby. I explored local clubs, and Dorking stood out to me.

Rugby inspiration?

Asher Apoku-Fordjour. The fact that he can play both sides of the scrum with such composure at his age is truly inspiring.

If you had to drive from the Big Field to Lands End who from the club would you want in the car with you?

Bristow, Charlie, and Max. They can continue teaching me the ways of the scrum and share their knowledge on becoming a better prop.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Bealo. I’ve witnessed some of the sounds and smells his body produces after a meal at the front-row socials.

Earliest DRFC Memory?

My earliest DRFC memory was my first 1st XV game last season against Barnes. I was called up late, but it was a great experience to earn my first cap in such a tough game.

What was your best memory in a Dorking shirt?

My best memory in a Dorking shirt so far was playing my first U21s Christmas Eve game. The crowd and atmosphere were fantastic, and it was an enjoyable day all around.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? The best thing about DRFC is the balance that has been created between having fun and striving for big goals. There’s a winning mentality across the whole club.

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COCK TRIVIA How well do you know Dorking Rugby?

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We’re putting your knowledge to the test at every home game!

1. Westcombe Park was founded in 1904 making it one of the oldest clubs in National League rugby however it is only the second oldest in our league, which club is the oldest in NAt 2 East?

Canterbury RFC / Colchester RFC / Barnes RFC 2. There are four Kent-based clubs in National 2 East this season: Westcombe Park, Tonbridge Juddians, Canterbury, and Sevenoaks, making for several local derbies. Which two of these clubs are the closest to each other in proximity? a) Westcombe Park & Tonbridge Juddians b) Tonbridge Juddians & Sevenoaks c) Canterbury & Westcombe Park d) Sevenoaks & Canterbury 3. Dorking Women came out 29-5 winners in an excellent display last Saturday at the Big Field, ending their opponent’s undefeated season run but who were they facing?

East Grinstead RFC / Guernsey Ladies / Worthing Warriors 4. Warren Gatland recently quit his post as Wales head coach. How many consecutive years did he serve in his longest tenure?

10 years / 12 years / 14 years / 16 years 5. Which of these clubs is based the farthest east geographically?

Westcombe Park / Colchester / Canterbury / Bury St Edmunds

6. Which team won the first-ever Five Nations Grand Slam in 1910?

England / Wales / France / Scotland 7. Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single Five/Six Nations tournament?

Jonny Wilkinson / Ronan O’Gara / Johnny Sexton / Neil Jenkins 8. As previously mentioned, today we host Kent-based side Westcombe Park. Which current Dorking player played alongside several of their players winning the Bill Beaumont County Championship at Twickenham last season?

Tom Hardwick / Joe Andresen / Bryan Hotston 9. Last week the 1st XV faced and lost to Oxford Harlequins away on their astroturf pitch. 2 other teams in the league also play on astro pitches but which teams are they?

Havant & Sevenoaks / Colchester & Westcombe Park / Havant & Colchester 10. We recently welcomed Metricab Power Engineering Limited as part of our network of sponsors - welcome and thank you for your support if you are reading this! One current 1st player currently works for Metricab but who is it?

Olly Rawlinson / Charlie Connor / Zak Stephenson

ANSWERS Flip over to the end of the programme for answers.

Vice-Captain

A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

Luke Baldwin

Joe Andresen

Henry Anscombe Center 29 yo | 21/22 Efficiency IT

Scrum Half 33 yo | 24/25 Dorking Design & Build

Scott Bloomfield

Tom Bristow

George Burnell

Archie Caldicott

Charlie Connor

Fullback 30 yo | 23/24 Reason Global

Tighthead Prop 18 yo | Youth A.W.L

Tighthead Prop 32 yo | 21/22 Andy Webb

Jake Dobson

Tom Dobson

Harry Elbrow

Dan Gale

Tom Golder

Will Goodfellow

Daragh Chambers

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Max Coyle

Fullback 28 yo | 21/22 Available to Sponsor

Full Back/Winger 25 yo | 24/25 Great Outdoor Fitness

Jonny Ellis

F. Fownes Walpole

Joel Grant

Matty Gwyther

1st XV Captain

Second Row 21 yo | 24/25 Chily

Will Burroughs

Cameron Cowell

Arlo Copp

Prop 35 yo | 21/22 Available to Sponsor

Tom Bloomer

Tighthead Prop 27 yo | 0 caps | Youth Kevin Beal

Second/Back Row Second/Back Row 25 yo | Youth 24 yo | 24/25 Corfe Wealth Management Kevin Beal

Hooker 18 yo | 24/25 Available to Sponsor

Tighthead Prop 23 yo | 23/24 Reason Global

Thomas Beal

Back Row Second Row Back Row 31 yo | 2 caps | Youth 34 yo | Youth 30 yo | 22/23 Jacques Construction Sawkings Architects Dorking Design & Build

Second Row 18 yo | Youth The Plough

Second Row 20 yo | 24/25 Reason Global

Second Row 22 yo | Youth Reason Global

Hooker 32 yo | Youth Janice & Graham McCarthy

Back Row 29 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Winger 22 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Back Row 21 yo | Youth Reason Global

A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

Tom Hardwick

Bryan Hotston

Craig Holland

Fly Half 32 yo | 23/24 Available to Sponsor

George Jackson

Bryan Karimanzira

Fullback 28 yo | 23/24 Available to Sponsor

Center/Winger 29 yo | 23/24 Duncan Vasey

Tom Howe

Steve Howorth

Jasper King

Mikey Macdonald

Ben Mackenzie

Adam Musa

Tom Nairn

Tyler Norwood

Second Row 33 yo | 17/18 Bob White

Co-Captain

Fly Half 25 yo | 24/25 Martin & Ali Webb

Scrum Half 27 yo | 21/22 Steve Major

Ryan Maguire Second Row 25 yo | 24/25 Reason Global

Cameron Osborne Center/Winger 29 yo | Youth Bea

Olly Rawlinson Prop/Hooker 20 yo | Youth The Plough

Prop 18 yo | 23/24 Colin Taylor

Toby McRae

Second Row 27 yo | Youth Merv Overton, Ziggy

Scrum Half/Full Back Scrum Half/Full Back 29 yo | 22/23 22 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor Dorking Design & Build

Winger 26 yo | Youth Caroline Theobald

Hooker/Back Row 26 yo | 22/23 Sawkings Architects

Second Row 30 yo | 23/24 Reason Global

Number 8 23 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Finn Osborne

Callum Powell

Tom Powell

Ben Puttick

Number 8 25 yo | Youth Mistral Recruitment

Finn Rennles

Winger/Fullback 22 yo | Youth Reason Global

Fly Half 20 yo | 21/22 Reason Global

Prop 27 yo | 19/20 Available to Sponsor

Dan Riches

Will Sanders

Center/Winger 25 yo | 21/22 Reason Global

Winger 24 yo | 23/24 Available to Sponsor

Prop 44 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Will Scholes

Second/Back Row 30 yo | 22/23 Applewood IT

Club Captain

A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

Prop 31 yo | 16/17 Available to Sponsor

Max Sheldrake

Tighthead Prop 25 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Will Simpson Winger 18 yo | Youth The Plough

Scrum Half 28 yo | 23 caps | Youth Alison & Mark Butcher

Henry Smith

George Spreckley

Gareth Stephens

Zak Stephenson

Callum Watson

Gregg Wise

Theo Williamson

Joe Scott

Center/Winger 23 yo | 24/25 The Kings

Tighthead Prop 19 yo | 23/24 Martin Ashford

Hooker 27 yo | 19/20 Efficiency IT

Prop 33 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

Winger 29 yo | 21/22 Reason Global

Winger 19 yo | 24/25 Available to Sponsor

Lauren Carcey

Nicolle Chambers

Caroline Court

Beth Dalgleish

SLT

WOMEN

Charlotte Andrews

Esme Arundell

Naomi Brown

Backs Available to Sponsor

Backs Available to Sponsor

Back Row Jon Wood - Osprey Contracts

Alice Clark

Maddie Conway

Amelia Corbett

Back Available to Sponsor

Center Available to Sponsor

Back Row Available to Sponsor

Back Row Available to Sponsor

Scrum Half Available to Sponsor

Prop Available to Sponsor

Back Row Available to Sponsor

A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

Olivia Dentus

Leah Garel

Back Row Available to Sponsor

Tatiana Dupont

Backs Available to Sponsor

Brooke Frend

Jessica Freeman

Iva Hardwick

Rachel Harrison

Kate Harvey

Maddy Hemsley

Rachel Higgins

Tamzin Kerslake

Steph Le Hur

Prop Available to Sponsor

Prop MVAM

Club Captain

Fly Half Chily

Prop Available to Sponsor

Back Row Available to Sponsor

Jacqui Ide

Carolina Jacinto

Yasmin Jones

Centre / Flyhalf Back Row Available to Sponsor Sawkings Architects

SLT

Second Row Available to Sponsor

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Prop Available to Sponsor

Laura Lopez

Grace MacKenzie

Hooker Available to Sponsor

Carly Manning

Lissy Merrett

Back Available to Sponsor

Winger Available to Sponsor

Natasha Merrett Full Back The Lab Pack

Amber Miller

Mollie Moore

Hooker Available to Sponsor

Pip Merrett

Scrum Half Tequila

The Five Stooges

SLT

SLT

Fly Half Useful Simple Trust

Backs Legless11

Number 8 Downs Solicitors LLP

Tighthead Prop Stuart Tracy Ben and David H

Hayley Murphy

Outside Center Available to Sponsor

Lauren Parsons

Back Row Jacques Construction

APLAYERS WORD FROM THE DOR

Amber Pressler

Jas. Pitt-Payne

Lexie Potgieter

Back Row Surbiton Tackle & Bait

Center Kevin and Kay Shopland

Prop Available to Sponsor

Hooker Roxy - Applewood IT

Winger Available to Sponsor

Imogen Sellings

Bronwen Roberts Backs Available to Sponsor

Lucia Schifano

Sophia Schifano

Jessie Scully

Number 8 Roxy - Applewood IT

Imogen Trigger

Erin Taylour

Laveeza Raja

Prop Metricab Power Engineering Ltd

Backs Available to Sponsor

SLT

Center Metricab Power Engineering Ltd

Lily Puttick

Lynn Tickner

Rowan Shiers

Scrum Half Available to Sponsor

Emma Stephenson 2nd Row Available to Sponsor

Second Row Available to Sponsor

Back Row Red Engineering

Jemma Wood

Lucie Warren

Dara Wilson

Charlotte Winslet

Alysia Winzar

SLT

Fly Half Kevin and Kay Shopland

Winger Jo White

Second Row The Derelicts Four

Scrum Half Available to Sponsor

Wing Available to Sponsor

Forward Available to Sponsor

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP Support Dorking Rugby by sponsoring a player! Your sponsorship not only helps the club grow but also celebrates the hard work of our players, management, and support staff.

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STAFF

Armand Roux

Director of Rugby Pat Webb

Scott Richardson

Patrick O’Grady

Backs Coach Available to Sponsor

Pete Fisher

Jack Bairstow

Women and Backs Coach Available to Sponsor

Tom Chave

Will Scholes

Tom Bristow

Jay Belam

Ian Newcastle

Lineout Coach Applewood IT

2nd Team Coach

Mike & Jinny Osborne

2nd Team Coach Available to Sponsor

2nd Team Coach Jamie Merrett

3rd Team Coach Available to Sponsor

Daniel Mackenzie

Jonny Aiken

Lauren Johnson

Ellie Byrne

Head Of S&C The Plough

Amy Bowling

S&C Coach Howard

Jack Bairstow

Physio Available to Sponsor

Women’s Coach Available to Sponsor

James Edmundson

Ella Neary

Head of YDP Available to Sponsor

Physio Available to Sponsor

Scrum Coach Andy Webb

Team Manager The Plough

Lauren Parsons

Lead Physio Available to Sponsor

Physio Available to Sponsor

Physio Jaques Construction

Ben Puttick

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Benji Wroblewski

Women’s Coach Available to Sponsor

Lana Crouch

Lead Youth Physio Available to Sponsor

Women’s Coach Available to Sponsor

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Worthing

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LEAGUE TABLE & RESULTS National 2 East Team

P

W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB

Pts

Tonbridge Juddians

17

16

0

1

627

340

287

15

0

79

Barnes

18

14

0

4

558

338

220

13

4

73

Dorking

17

13

0

4

614

452

162

14

2

68

Canterbury

18

13

0

5

626

406

220

12

2

66

Westcombe Park

18

12

0

6

504

458

46

10

1

59

Henley

18

11

1

6

386

398

-12

6

2

54

Guernsey

16

9

0

7

463

396

67

10

2

48

Bury St Edmunds

18

8

0

10

610

589

21

14

7

48

Old Albanian

17

7

0

10

498

502

-4

11

5

44

Havant

18

6

1

11

464

605

-141

6

3

35

Sevenoaks

18

6

0

12

420

520

-97

6

5

35

Oxford Harlequins

18

4

1

13

472

667

-195

10

3

31

Worthing

18

1

0

17

406

710

-304

9

6

19

Colchester

17

1

1

15

356

626

-270

8

3

17

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TODAY’S TEAMS DORKING RUGBY SINCE 1921

1

Olly Rawlinson

1

Elliot Roofe

2

Callum Watson

2

Frank Kitchen

3

Tom Bristow

3

Sam Kenny

4

Will Scholes C

4

Joshua-Daniel Smith

5

Jasper King VC

5

Sam Fombo

6

Steve Howorth

6

Rafael Dutta

7

Tom Bloomer

7

Nick Cook C

8

Finn Osborne

8

Ben Charnock

9

George Jackson

9

Mikel Davies

10

Tom Hardwick

10

Nathan Wyman

11

Theo Williamson

11

Tom Webster

12

Craig Holland

12

Kyan Braithwaite

13

Tom Howe

13

Matt Harrison

14

Bryan Hotston

14

Leo Jowett

15

Max Coyle

15

Ollie Burkett

16

Adam Musa

16

Taine Wagstaff

17

Max Sheldrake

17

Ben Richards

18

Tom Golder

18

Najee Mundicha

19

Arlo Copp

19

Tom Burman

20 Henry Smith

20 Tom Griffiths

Coaching Team Armand Roux - DoR Patrick O’Grady - Backs Coach Jack Bairstow - Backs Coach Will Scholes - Lineout Coach Tom Bristow - Scrum Coach Daniel Mackenzie - S&C Ian Newcastle - Team Manager

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TRIVIA & KEYHOLE ANSWERS COCK TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Westcombe Park was founded in 1904 making it one of the oldest clubs in National League rugby however it is only the second oldest in our league, which club is the oldest in NAt 2 East?

While Canterbury RFC was founded in 1929 and Colchester in 1920, both after Westcombe Park, Barnes takes the title as the oldest club in N2E, having been founded in 1863 and being one of the oldest clubs in the world.

2. There are four Kent-based clubs in National 2 East this season: Westcombe Park, Tonbridge Juddians, Canterbury, and Sevenoaks, making for several local derbies.

Which two of these clubs are the closest to each other in proximity?

Tonbridge Juddians & Sevenoaks are the closest together in distance with only 6 miles separating the two clubs.

3. Dorking Women came out 29-5 winners in an excellent display last Saturday at the Big Field, ending their opponent’s undefeated season run but who were they facing?

Our ladies beat Guernsey last week, setting them up for a very exciting end of the season.

4. Warren Gatland recently quit his post as Wales head coach. How many consecutive years did he serve in his longest tenure?

12 years (from 2007 to 2019, before returning for a second spell in 2021).

5. Which of these clubs is based the farthest east geographically?

While Bury St Edmunds is the most northerly club, the most easterly club in the league is Canterbury.

6. Which team won the first-ever Five Nations Grand Slam in 1910?

England.

7. Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single Five/Six Nations tournament?

Jonny Wilkinson with a 129 points in 2001.

8. As previously mentioned, today we host Kent-based side Westcombe Park. Which current Dorking player played alongside several of their players winning the Bill Beaumont County Championship at Twickenham last season?

Bryan Hotston is the player who enjoyed winning the Bill Beaumont County Championship last season.

9. Last week the 1st XV faced and lost to Oxford Harlequins away on their astroturf pitch. 2 other teams in the league also play on astro pitches but which teams are they?

Havant & Colchester are the other two clubs whose home grounds feature artificial pitches.

Interestingly, all the teams that got promoted to National 2 East last season play on artificial surfaces.

10. We recently welcomed Metricab Power Engineering Limited as part of our network of sponsors - welcome and thank you for your support if you are reading this! One current 1st player currently works for Metricab but who is it?

Olly, who is starting at Loosehead Prop today, works for Metricab.

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