Dorking v Barnes by Dorking Rugby Club

Dorking v Barnes Saturday 7 September | 3PM Kick Off Nat 2 East | Round 2

50th National League Cap

A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR

To everyone involved with Dorking Rugby, welcome back to the Big Field for the first home game of the season! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer while Armand and Dan have been putting the squads through their paces.

A warm welcome as well to our guests today from Barnes RFC.

For those of us who have watched the matches between our two teams over the past few seasons, it’s an understatement to say they’ve been exciting and engaging!

Each game has been top quality, edge of your seat, down to the last play action. Great credit goes to the players and coaches of both teams, and I don’t expect (but do hope!) today will be anything other than another typical tight encounter.

I had the pleasure of attending the Sponsors’ Lunch last week, and I want to give a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, both old and new, for their incredible support. It’s their contributions that enable us to provide topclass coaching, medical, and conditioning programs that simply wouldn’t be possible without them.

A special welcome today to our Spotlight Sponsor, Stonebridge Private Insurance. The support and service we’ve received from you over the past few years have been exceptional.

To Armand, his coaching team, and all the players, I wish you a successful season. You have our full support, and we thank you for the tremendous efforts you put in both during the season and pre-season to provide such compelling entertainment every Saturday. Good luck!

Shaun Hammond Chairman, Dorking Rugby Club

TACKLING YOUR MOVE WITH EASE

A WORD FROM THE DOR

Warm welcome back to the Big Field!

We last hosted Barnes at Dorking in the 2022/23 season, so I’m really looking forward to this matchup on home soil.

A big welcome to all our sponsors, supporters, old boys, and of course, the players. There’s simply nothing like match day Saturdays at home.

A further welcome to the traveling members from Barnes—I’m sure you’re looking forward to a cracking day of rugby after your win over Oxford.

The Dorking team suffered a defeat to the star-studded TJ’s last week, where they got the better of us in the first 30 minutes. That said, I’m incredibly proud of our effort in the final 50 minutes. The way we fought back will stand us in good stead for the season ahead.

A special welcome to the Stonebridge Private Insurance team, our match day sponsor as well. I’m sure Ben will lead from the front! ;-)

Now, let’s enjoy having league rugby back in full swing and get behind the players, who will be putting in a big shift, while respecting everyone involved.

Have a great day!

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Armand Roux Director of Rugby, Dorking Rugby Club

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MEET THE NEW PLAYERS

We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming some new faces to the senior squad this summer. Over the next few editions of this programme, we’ll be helping everyone at the club get acquainted with them.

Through a series of quick-fire questions, we’ve asked each of them to introduce themselves. Kicking things off, we have ex-Reigation

Max Coyle, “Tom Howe’s mate” Luke Baldwin, our new Aussie Will Burroughs, and maverick Tom Hardwick.

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MEET THE NEW PLAYERS

at my first session. However, some stern parenting meant I got into it!

What would you be doing on a Saturday if not playing rugby?

Having a nice day out exercising and eating with my wife and baby daughter.

Best and worst trainers in pre-season?

Best - Charlie Connor

Worst - Tom Howe

One word to describe your playing style?

Interesting

Goals for this season?

To finish my career enjoying the game, making fweinds, and having my baby girl watch me play.

How did you hear about and join the club?

Tom Howe (who I played with at Worcester) invited me to watch the last game of the season against Wimbledon and convinced me to dust off the boots for one more season.

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Previous clubs: Southern Lions RUFC, Bahrain RUFC

Any nicknames: Willy or Willza Position: Backrow

What got you into rugby?

I was told I was too big to play football.

What would you be doing on a Saturday if not playing rugby?

Sleeping and a few beers with the boys

Best and worst trainers in pre-season?

Best - Bryan Hotston - Absolute animal

Worst - Smithy for missing every pre-season game

One word to describe your playing style?

Hardworking

Goals for this season?

Get Dorking promoted to National 1.

How did you hear about and join the club?

Saw how well they did in previous years and chatted to Armand and that was all I needed.

MEET THE NEW PLAYERS

Tom Hardwick

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Any nicknames: Dwicks

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What would you be doing on a Saturday if not playing rugby? If I wasn’t playing rugby probably be on PlayStation.

Best and worst trainers in pre-season?

Best - Max Coyle Worst - ‘Gaz’ Gareth Stephens

One word to describe your playing style?

CDM - Center Defensive Midfield

Goals for this season?

Gain promotion with Dorking.

How did you hear about and join the club?

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2024/25 SEASON EVENTS CALENDAR

2024 AUGUST

Saturday 17th

Men v Richmond | Pre-Season

Saturday 24th

Women v Belsize Park | Pre-Season

Saturday 31st

Men v Sutton & Epsom | Pre-Season

Women v Chobham | Pre-season

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 14th

Men v Barnes | Nat 2 E Round 2 Festival of Rugby Weekend

Saturday 28th

Men v Bury St Edmunds | Nat 2 Rd 4

OCTOBER

Saturday 12th

Men v Oxford H. | Nat 2 Rd 6 Oktoberfest Club Social

NOVEMBER

Saturday 2nd

Bonfire Canapes

Saturday 9th

Men v Sevenoaks | Nat 2 Rd 9

Saturday 23rd

Men v Guernsey | Nat 2 Rd 11

Christmas Lunch

DECEMBER

Saturday 7th

Women v East Grinstead | NC 2 Rd 7

Saturday 14th

Men v Canterbury | Nat 2 Rd 13 Annual Christmas Ball

Tuesday 24th

U22s v Old Reigatians Ben Regan Memorial

2025 JANUARY

Saturday 4th

Women v Worthing | NC 2 Rd 8

Saturday 11th

Men v Old Albanians | Nat 2 Rd 15 JDYDF Lunch

Saturday 25th

Men v Henley | Nat 2 Rd 17 Burnes Lunch

FEBRUARY

Sunday 9th

Women v Guernsey | NC 2 Rd 10

Saturday 15th

Men v Westcombe P. | Nat 2 Rd 19 Valentines Lunch

Saturday 22nd

Women v Seaford | NC 2 Rd 11

MARCH

Saturday 1st

Men v Colchester | Nat 2 Rd 20 Past Players Lunch

Sunday 9th

Women v Crawley | NC 2 Rd 12

International Women’s Day

Saturday 15th

Men v Worthing | Nat 2 Rd 22 Saint Patrick’s Day

APRIL

Saturday 5th

Men v Havant | Nat 2 Rd 24

Retired Coaches Lunch

Sunday 6th

Women v Uckfield | NC 2 Rd 14

Saturday 26th

Men v Tonbridge J. | Nat 2 Rd 26

Season Finale - Family Day

Sunday 27th Annual Minis Festival

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Sunday 4th Dorking 7's

Friday 9th End Of Season Awards

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COCK FACTS - ‘POG’

Patrick, or ‘POG,’ joined the club just over a year ago, initially helping with our Youth Pathway and supporting the Colts on their way to a National Cup victory last season. Now fully committed to the Senior Squad, he has teamed up with Armand & Co., focusing on supporting our backline and defensive systems. The only man with a better Wattbike power output than Daniel Mackenzie himself, POG has been pushing the squad in training, sharing his wealth of rugby knowledge gained from many years with London Irish.

Patrick O’Grady

Rugby Inspiration?

Brian O’Driscoll. He changed the game and was my idol from a young age.

If you had to drive from the Big Field to Land’s End, who from the club would you want in the car with you?

It would have to be the coaching team/backroom staff. We haven’t had a social yet, so this might be a good starting point. Though Birchy would be banned from talking about scrums—ZZzzz.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Charlie Connor or Jacko—wouldn’t get a word in!

Describe your perfect Sunday. Bike ride, roast dinner, family.

Best DRFC memory so far?

Probably seeing the Colts become National Champions. It was special to see how much it meant to the players and staff. I was delighted to play a small part in their success.

What do you like most about coaching/playing at DRFC?

It’s an ambitious club with good people, built on strong foundations within the junior age groups and a long-term sustainable vision.

COCK FACTS - DAN MACKENZIE

Usually found in the gym shouting at someone to perfect their form or push a little harder, Dan is a constant and unmistakable presence around the club. His attention to detail to ensure that every player is primed to perform at their best makes Dan’s behind the scenes work invaluable in preparing our teams for game day, and we’re lucky to have him driving our success each week.

Earliest DRFC Memory?

There is so many to choose from the one that stands out is getting promoted to Nat 2.

Rugby Inspiration?

Bakkies Botha the enforcer

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

Driver would be Armand Dj Finn

Chat Master Max

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Smithy cause we would get fined if

we don’t meet the standard of the journey.

What was your best memory from last season?

When Will Sanders scored his first try after 7 games and everyone went nuts.

Dan Mackenzie

What do you like most about coaching/playing at DRFC?

The amount of work that happens behind the scenes. The path way that Armand and the rest of the coaches do from minis (under6 ) level all the way to men’s opens. It’s truly something special to be apart of and see them grow and how far some of the kids go.

It’s a special club and there is still more to come that’s why I love this club.

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COCK TRIVIA

How well do you know Dorking Rugby? Been paying attention this season? We’re putting your knowledge to the test at every home game! Check how you stack up by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the page to find the answers on our website.

1. As of the start of this season which current Men’s player has the most National 2 appearances?

Finn Osborne / Cam Cowell / George Jackson

2. Who is the tallest player at Dorking Rugby?

Arlo Copp / Will Scholes / Jasper King

3. Which 2 players got to play at Twickenham representing Kent & Sussex in their respective Counties Cup finals last season?

George Jackson / Bryan Hotston Rachel Higgins / Rowan Shiers

4. Who won the Women’s Player’s Player of the Season award last season?

Gemma Wood / Naomi Brown / Rachel Higgins

5. How many 1st XV Men & Women home games will there be this season (including today)? 12 / 16 / 19

6. Which name might you find represented on both the Men

and the Women’s team sheets this season?

Howe / Wood / Puttick

7. Which senior Men’s player played the most 1st XV minutes last season?

Jasper King / George Jackson / Craig Holland

8. Before hanging up their boots at the end of last season which player had played the most times for the club: Fred Dalton or Fraser Mosley?

9. What Lead Partner has their logo printed on the front of the 1st XV shirt?

Veloce / Jackson Stops / Downs

10. Which player captained last season’s Colts team which went on to win the National Cup?

Will Darbishire / Alex Power / Dan Gale

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