Dorking v Guernsey

Dorking v Guernsey Saturday 23 November | 2PM Kick Off National 2 East | Round 11

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With both teams sitting in 2nd and 3rd positions in the league, it’s clear this is a crucial game for both sides to maintain their strong start to the season and keep the pressure on TJ’s! Both teams are known for their attractive style of play, and while the conditions may pose a challenge, I’m confident we’re in for an entertaining match.

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TODAY’S OPPONENTS - GUERNSEY Today, we’re delighted to welcome Guernsey Raiders to The Big Field for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Currently sitting in third place, just four points behind us, the Raiders have had a strong start to the season and will undoubtedly be looking to close that gap today. While we came away with a 59-14 victory in this fixture last season, their impressive form this year suggests a much closer contest is on the cards.

Founded in 1928, Guernsey RFC has a proud history and is a cornerstone of rugby on the Channel Islands. Rebranded as the Guernsey Raiders in 2016 to reflect the evolution of their men’s and women’s sections, the club has continued to grow in stature both on and off the pitch. The Raiders made their National Leagues debut in 2018, marking a significant achievement for an island-based team competing regularly against mainland opposition.

The club has kept a core squad together for several seasons now, which, combined with some astute new signings, appears to be paying dividends.

This stability has allowed them to build cohesion and confidence, making them a serious contender in National 2 East this season.

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COCK FACTS - JOE ANDRESEN

COCK FACTS - AMBER MILLER

Joe, or “Guernsey Joe” as he’s often affectionately dubbed by his teammates, joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season and is now in his second season with us.

After starting out in the club’s youth teams at 13, following a few years of tag rugby, Amber is now a key member of the women’s team’s Senior Leadership Team.

After a two-year spell in Guernsey, he’s been putting his aerial skills and sharp backfield vision to good use from the number 15 shirt, steadily making it his own. Fittingly he’s up next to answer this week’s cock facts.

After a stint away when she spent time away at the University of Portsmouth, where she captained their women’s side and honed her leadership skills, before returning to the red and white hoops. Now back at DRFC, she’s bringing her ball-carrying power and steady leadership as the team tackles NC2 for the first time.

Who would be the last person you’d take?

Callum Powell, after witnessing his poor bus admin last weekend What was your best memory from last season?

Coming from behind at half time to beat TJ’s at home toward the end of last season to take the title race down to the wire.

Joe running a try in during his time in Guernsey

Earliest DRFC Memory?

I actually made my debut for Guernsey at the big field in 2019! (We won that day sorry!!) or my earliest memory can be when I came to watch the last game of the 22/23 season against Blackheath and that was a great day in the sun and I knew then I wanted to join!

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? It has the perfect balance between taking its rugby seriously and upholding high standards on the pitch whilst also really driving the social, family club environment off the pitch - really happy to have decided to play here when moving back to the UK.

Rugby Inspiration?

My Dad - got me into rugby as a youngster and a great role model to have growing up.

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

Henry Smith, Scotty Richardson & Bryan Hotson. Spend a lot of time in the car with them already and it’s always a good gig.

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Who would be the last person you’d take?

At the moment I’d have to say Jas as we’d probably have to go in an ambulance with the amount of injuries she’s had this season.

What was your best memory from last season?

Weymouth Beach Rugby Festival- we absolutely smashed the other teams and definitely had the most fun out of everyone there.

Amber during her time at the University of Porstmouth

Earliest DRFC Memory?

Playing my first tournament at Worthing when we were clustered with Old Reigations and Chipstead. We were known as the Reikingchips!

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? We don’t take things too seriously so we always have a laugh and they’re also such a welcoming group of people who immediately made me like part of the team again after I came back from university.

Rugby inspiration?

Shaunagh Brown - I’ll never forget when she came down to Dorking for a training session and offered us £1 if we could tackle her.

A young Joe Andresen

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

It would have to be Jemma, she’d definitely bring a great playlist and make sure we’ve got snacks for the

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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. In round 10 of Nat 2 East, the 1st XV came away comfortable winners against local rivals Worthing Raiders. How many current Dorking players have played for the Raiders?

5/7/9 2. What is the name of the cup for which Guernsey competes against Jersey annually, which also happens to be the second oldest rugby trophy in the world?

Manly/Liam/Siam

6. How many Years was Alan Clatworthy President of DRFC? 41/45/49 7. Which famous author lived in exile on Guernsey and wrote Les Misérables there?

Victor Hugo/Jane Austen/Alexandre Dumas 8. Against which Opposition did Dorking have to play with their shirts inside out?

Clifton/Southend/Redruth 9.What unique and rare type of animal can you find in Guernsey?

White Fox/Blonde Hedgehog/Black Squirrel 10. Which two letters do all Guernsey postcodes begin with?

JE / GY / CI

3. Out of Dorking RFC and Guernsey Raiders, which club was founded first?

Guernsey/Dorking 4. Which Dorking player averages the highest number of tackles per game at 14+ tackles/game?

Harry Elbrow/Bryan Hotston/Daragh Chambers 5. To the nearest hundred how many miles separate the Big Field with Guernsey’s grounds at Footes Lane?

200/300/400

ANSWERS Flip over to the end of the programme for answers, or scan the QR code below.

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TODAY’S TEAMS

LEAGUE TABLE & RESULTS National 2 East Team

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222

183

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Dorking

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9

0

1

409

252

157

10

0

46

Guersney

10

8

0

2

350

256

94

9

1

42

Barnes

10

7

0

3

333

209

124

7

3

38

Henley

10

7

1

2

248

227

21

4

1

35

Canterbury

10

7

0

3

377

256

121

7

0

35

Bury St Edmunds

10

4

0

6

344

347

-3

8

4

28

Westcombe Park

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5

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5

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326

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27

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4

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6

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7

1

24

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4

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6

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2

23

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2

1

7

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6

1

17

Sevenoaks

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1

0

9

224

341

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3

11

Colchester

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1

0

9

218

369

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5

2

11

Worthing

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0

0

10

246

419

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3

9

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DORKING RUGBY SINCE 1921

1

Charlie Connor

1

Sam Steventon

2

Jonny Ellis C

2

Tom Ceillam

3

Tom Bristow

3

Martinas Dromantas

4

Steve Howoth

4

Lewis Hillier CC

5

Daragh Chambers

5

Carter Hackett

6

Will Scholes

6

Matt Creber

7

Tom Bloomer

7

Liam Welch

8

Finn Osborne

8

Josh Poullet CC

9

George Jackson

9

Sam Boyland

10

Tom Hardwick

10

Charlie Simmonds

11

Max Coyle

11

Ethan Smith

12

Henry Anscombe

12

Jonathan Dawe

13

Tom Howe

13

Ciaran McGann

14

Bryan Hotston

14

Jack Colbourne

15

Joe Andresen

15

Anthony Armstrong

16

Bryan Karimanzira

16

Phil Le Noury

17

Adam Musa

17

Tom Bray

18

Ryan Maguire

18

Brad Webb

19

Tyler Norwood

19

Owen Thomas

20 Luke Baldwin

20 Luke Sayer

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

Coaching Team Jordan Reynolds - DoR Malcolm Barnes - Coach Luke Jones - Coach

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TRIVIA & KEYHOLE ANSWERS COCK TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. In round 10 of Nat 2 East, the 1st XV came away comfortable winners against local rivals Worthing Raiders. How many current Dorking players have played for the Raiders?

The answer is 7! Will Scholes, Ryan Maguire, Zak Stephenson, Max Coyle, Henry Anscombe, Tom Golder & Craig Holland have all had stints with our south coast neighbours.

2. What is the name of the cup for which Guernsey competes against Jersey annually, which also happens to be the second oldest rugby trophy in the world?

Guernsey and Jersey play the Siam Cup every year and it was first contested in 1920.

3. Out of Dorking RFC and Guernsey Raiders, which club was founded first?

Guernsey was founded first in 1913 whereas Dorking RFC was in 1921.

4. Which Dorking player averages the highest number of tackles per game at 14+ tackles/game?

Before he got injured, Harry Elbrow was averaging 14.36 tackles per game, the highest amongst the squad.

5. To the nearest hundred how many miles separate the Big Field with Guernsey’s grounds at Footes Lane?

200 was the correct answer as there are 158 miles separating the Big Field & Footes Lane.

6. How many Years was Alan Clatworthy President of DRFC? Alan Clatworthy was president of DRFC for a remarkable 45 years.

7. Which famous author lived in exile on Guernsey and wrote Les Misérables there?

Victor Hugo, exiled to Guernsey for 15 years, found inspiration on the island, where he wrote Les Misérables and Toilers of the Sea. 8. Against which Opposition did Dorking have to play with their shirts inside out?

The correct answer was Redruth, following an oversight in the lead up to the game the only solution to avoid a kit clash was for Dorking to reverse their shirts.

9.What unique and rare type of animal can you find in Guernsey?

Blonde Hedgehogs! They are unique to the channel islands and Guernsey in particular.

Apparently due to a genetic variation that is thought to have developed due to the islands’ isolated ecosystems.

10. Which two letters do all Guernsey postcodes begin with?

Guernsey postcodes start with GY. Unlike mainland UK, Guernsey uses a unique postal code system tailored to the island, with GY codes identifying specific areas or properties.

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