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A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR I would like to extend a warm welcome to the players, officials, and supporters of Henley RFC to today’s match at the Big Field. Earlier in the season, away at Henley, we produced one of our best 40 minutes of rugby this year with a fantastic first-half performance. However, the second half was evenly contested, leaving the scores level. I expect today’s game to be a closely fought encounter, with Armand and the players determined to avenge last year’s home defeat by Henley Both sides come into this match on the back of wins last week: Henley secured a narrow home victory against Oxford, while we delivered a thrilling comeback, winning (once again!) with the last play of the game. With that momentum, today’s match promises to be an exciting contest—though there will be no brotherly love evident for the full 80 minutes between the Howe brothers!

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A WORD FROM THE DOR Welcome back to the Big Field today.

We’re finally able to get some rugby going at Dorking in 2025, after the big freeze caused the OA’s match to be cancelled.

A warm welcome to the Henley players, supporters, and management who are visiting us this week. I know the match at your place earlier this season didn’t truly reflect your performance, and we’re sure to expect a tough challenge from you today.

We’d also like to extend a special welcome to the East Grinstead Women’s team today. It’s a significant milestone as both our Women’s and Men’s 1st teams are playing at home today, showcasing the fantastic progress our club is making.

Last weekend, we faced a tight contest at Bury St Edmunds, where a strong fightback in the last quarter saw Dorking secure a 5-point win on the road.

This week, I’m eager to see if we can carry that form into the start of our game, as there was some great rugby on display from Dorking last week.

I hope you all have a fantastic day with us today. Let’s get behind the teams and support them in every way possible!

Your Director of Rugby, Armand Roux #WACOMB

Armand Roux

Director of Rugby, Dorking Rugby Club

TODAY’S OPPONENTS - HENLEY We’re delighted to welcome Henley Hawks to the Big Field today. A club with a proud history and strong tradition of success, Henley Rugby Club was founded in 1930 and has established itself as a staple presence in National League rugby.

The Hawks achieved their first major success in the 1992/93 season, earning promotion to the National Leagues. Their finest moment came in 1999/2000 when they secured promotion to National League 1, the third tier of English rugby.

Since then, Henley has been a consistent presence in the National Leagues, often competing at levels 3 and 4.

Based at Dry Leas in Henley-on-Thames, the club enjoys tremendous community support and is renowned for its picturesque setting, just a stone’s throw from the River Thames. Henley RFC boasts a thriving youth system, a strong women’s team, and an ambitious development programme focused on nurturing local talent and building pathways to the senior squads.

This season, the Hawks have had a mixed campaign with 9 wins and 5 losses, placing them 7th in the league. They’ve displayed their characteristic flair and physicality to claim some notable scalps, including victories over Canterbury, Bury St Edmunds, and Guernsey.

We’re anticipating another thrilling encounter today as our two clubs go head-tohead. A warm welcome to all Henley players, staff, and supporters—we hope you enjoy your visit to the Big Field!

LEAGUE POSITIONS Pos Team

P

W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB Pts

3

Dorking

14

12

0

2

528

361

167

12

1

61

8

Henley

15

9

1

5

321

345

-24

5

1

44

RECENT FORM Team

Dorking Henley

Rd 13

Rd 14

Rd 15

Rd 16

Rd 17

Havant A

Canterbury H

Barnes A

OA’s H

BSE A

Won

Won

Lost

Postponed

Won

TJs A

Barnes H

BSE A

W. Park H

Oxford H

Lost

Lost

Lost

Postponed

Won

TODAY’S OPPONENTS - EAST GRINSTEAD We’re excited to welcome East Grinstead to the Big Field today, marking their first visit here for what promises to be a thrilling match.

Currently sitting second in the league, East Grinstead’s women’s team has been in excellent form, and they bring a competitive edge with their blend of physicality and skill.

The club’s commitment to developing rugby across all levels has played a key role in their success, and their women’s side is a shining example of that. With a strong squad and a winning mentality, East Grinstead are sure to be a tough challenge for our women’s team today.

We’re looking forward to an exciting contest and extend a warm welcome to the players, coaches, and supporters of East Grinstead. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Big Field!

LEAGUE POSITIONS Pos Team

P

W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB Pts

2

East Grinstead

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4

0

3

142

99

43

0

0

26

4

Dorking

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4

0

2

348

77

271

0

0

24

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Henley Dorking

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Rd 4

Rd 5

Rd 6

Rd 7

Uckfield A

Worthing H

Guernsey H

Seaford A

Crawley A

Won

HWO

Lost

Lost

Won

Worthing A

Guernsey A

Seaford A

Crawley A

Worthing H

Won

Lost

Lost

Won

Won

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2024/25 SEASON

EVENTS CALENDAR 2024 AUGUST

DECEMBER

MARCH

Saturday 17th

Saturday 7th

Saturday 1st

Saturday 24th

Saturday 14th

Men v Richmond | Pre-Season

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

Women v East Grinstead | NC 2 Rd 7 Men v Colchester | Nat 2 Rd 20 Past Players Lunch

Men v Canterbury | Nat 2 Rd 13 Annual Christmas Ball

Tuesday 24th

Women v Crawley | NC 2 Rd 12 International Women’s Day

U22s v Old Reigatians Ben Regan Memorial

Saturday 15th

2025 JANUARY

APRIL

Saturday 4th

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

Saturday 5th

Women v Worthing | NC 2 Rd 8

Men v Havant | Nat 2 Rd 24 Retired Coaches Lunch

Saturday 25th

Sunday 6th

Men v Henley | Nat 2 Rd 17 Burnes Lunch

OCTOBER

Women v Uckfield | NC 2 Rd 14

Saturday 26th

Men v Tonbridge J. | Nat 2 Rd 26 Season Finale - Family Day

Saturday 12th

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

FEBRUARY Saturday 1st

Men v Guernsey | Nat 2 Rd 11

Sunday 9th

NOVEMBER

Women v Guernsey | NC 2 Rd 10

Saturday 15th

Saturday 2nd

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

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Sunday 9th

Men v Sevenoaks | Nat 2 Rd 9

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Men v Old Albanians | Nat 2 Rd 15 Women v Seaford | NC 2 Rd 11

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COCK FACTS - GEORGE SPRECKLEY When did you join DRFC and why/how?

I joined Dorking RFC for the 1996 /1997 season aged 5 following the footsteps of my older brother Alex. My Dad (Roger) also allegedly represented DRFC Derelicts in the early 90s but I am yet to be presented any evidence he ever made it out of the bar and on to the pitch on any of the many tours he embarked on.

Earliest DRFC Memory?

My earliest memory of Dorking rugby is playing in the mini festivals in horrendous weather having to warm my hands under the dryer between games.

My age group team was very successful and contained many club legends including Fraser Macdonald, George Evans and Will Crow.

Rugby Inspiration?

My rugby Inspiration came from playing Jonah Lomu Rugby on the Play Station one. The great one liners from the legendary Scottish commentator Bill McLaren and smooth gameplay has cemented it as the best Rugby computer game of all time. My front row hero has always been Quins and Irish maverick Keith Wood.

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

I would have to fly back my long-standing chauffeur Tom Budd from OZ to take the wheel for this epic journey! He would entertain the passengers with tales of Brockham Bonfire and the DTFB. The second spot would go to Jake Dobson (Jungle Juice connoisseur), Jake would prove very useful storing any loose change needed for parking and tolls along the way. The Final spot would go to Henry Page who would

inject some youth and educate the car on the latest music and fashion trends as well as sharing Unay stories.

Who would be the last person you’d choose?

The last person I would bring would be the retiring DRFC icon Jonny Ellis. Jonny is famous for moaning, and would likely dominate the chat with Lord of the Rings factoids and criticism of the chosen route. There would also be a strong possibility of Jonny throwing the toys out the pram and storming out of the car in the last mile of the voyage.

Best moment from last season?

Not so much in the shirt but in the pubs. The best memories are definitely with boys on Tour!

The top 3 being Dusseldorf, Roen and Treviso. On the field I particularly enjoyed winning the zoo league with the 2s in 2017. This squad performed extremely well both on the pitch and socially that season.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? Dorking is a fantastic rugby club full of great characters! The thing I love the most is the stories shared by the old boys in the bar and the mutual respect between different generations within the club.

COCK FACTS - LILY PUTTICK When did you join DRFC and why/ how?

I joined Dorking in the U13s in 2019 after trying many sports, such as dance, gymnastics, and football, before finally deciding to give rugby a go after watching my dad (Wolfie Jr.) play at Dorking for as long as I can remember.

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Who would be the last person you’d take?

The last person I’d take would be Yasmin Jones—I don’t think I could handle her ball of energy for such a long journey!

Earliest DRFC Memory?

My earliest memory of DRFC is being a little kid, probably around 5 or 6, climbing trees on a Saturday to find a better view of my dad’s matches while my mum stood on the sidelines taking pictures. I’d run up after the game to try to tackle him.

Rugby Inspiration?

My most prominent rugby inspiration is probably my college rugby coach, Emily Robinson. However, I can’t forget my old man, who first introduced me to rugby.

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?

I’d bring Jemma Wood to be the car DJ, Rachel Higgins for laughs and great conversation, and Lauren Parsons so between us we might actually get

What was your best memory in a Dorking shirt?

My best memory in a Dorking shirt has to be playing my first women’s game last season on the first team pitch and scoring a hat-trick against Camberley.

What do you like most about playing at DRFC? My favourite thing about playing at Dorking is the family feel of the club— how everyone is always ready to pitch in, whether it’s giving someone a lift or scraping ice off the pitch with post protectors.

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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!

1. Our Women’s team currently sits 3rd in NC 2 South East with 4 wins and 2 defeats. Who have these defeats been to?

Seaford & Worthing / Guernsey & Crawley / Seaford & Guernsey 2. Earlier this season, our 1st XV beat Henley 5-34 at Dry Leas with a solid performance. During which season did we last lose to the Hawks?

2023-24 / 2022-23 / 2021-22

BSE / Guernsey 6. This season, more players have played for the 1st XV than in both the previous seasons in Nat 2 East.

How many players is this?

35 / 43 / 49 7. Who is currently the top try scorer for the Women’s team this season?

Lily Puttick / Charlotte Winslet / Jemma Wood 8. This season marks the first season the club has had two ladies’ teams, but when was the Ladies section first formed?

1972 / 1988 / 1999

3. Dorking currently sits top of the charts at level 4 of English Rugby for which uncommon stat?

Biggest Fortress / Highest Winning Margin / Best Travellers

9. Tom Hardwick played in the 2018 U20 World Cup, scoring a try in the semi-final, against which nation?

South Africa / France / Scotland

4. For what sporting event is the town of Henley most commonly known?

Henley Marathon / Henley Royal Regatta / Thames Showjumping Festival

10. One current Dorking player has also played for Henley, who?

Craig Holland / Tom Howe / George Jackson

5. Last week, the 1st XV travelled to Bury St Edmunds, their longest away bus trip of the season, but which is furthest away as a crow flies: Bury St Edmunds or Guernsey?

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

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A WORD FROM THE DOR PLAYERS

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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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Fullback 28 yo | 21/22 Available to Sponsor

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Cameron Cowell

Arlo Copp

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APLAYERS WORD FROM THE DOR

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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

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Scrum Half 27 yo | 21/22 Steve Major

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

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Olly Rawlinson Prop/Hooker 20 yo | Youth The Plough

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Ben Puttick

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Prop 44 yo | Youth Available to Sponsor

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September 7

3PM

Tonbridge Juddians

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L

45-31

14

3PM

Barnes

H

W

29-24

21

3PM

Old Albanians

A

W

28-43

28

3PM

Bury St Edmunds

H

W

47-27

5

3PM

Henley

A

W

5-34

12

3PM

Oxford Harlequins

H

W

36-7

19

3PM

Westcombe Park

A

W

31-40

Colchester

A

W

25-38

October

26

3PM

November 9

2:30PM

Sevenoaks

H

W

50-26

16

2PM

Worthing

A

W

34-61

7

3PM

Havant

A

W

25-28

14

2PM

Canterbury

H

L

34-35

21

2PM

Barnes

A

W

7-14

18

3PM

Bury St Edmunds

A

W

42-43

25

2PM

Henley

H

1

2PM

Guernsey

H

8

3PM

Oxford Harlequins

A

15

2:30PM

Westcombe Park

H

22

2PM

Old Albanians

H

1

3PM

Colchester

H

8

3PM

Sevenoaks

A

15

3PM

Worthing

H

22

3PM

Guernsey

A

5

3PM

Havant

H

12

3PM

Canterbury

A

26

3PM

Tonbridge Juddians

H

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LEAGUE TABLE & RESULTS National 2 East Team

P

W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB

Pts

Tonbridge Juddians

15

14

0

1

564

307

257

13

0

69

Barnes

16

12

0

4

493

305

188

11

4

63

Dorking

14

12

0

2

528

361

167

12

1

61

Canterbury

15

11

0

4

518

354

164

10

1

55

Guernsey

14

9

0

5

429

332

97

10

2

48

Westcombe Park

15

9

0

6

415

404

11

9

1

46

Bury St Edmunds

16

7

0

9

519

517

2

12

6

46

Henley

15

9

1

5

321

345

-24

5

1

44

Old Albanian

15

6

0

9

433

437

-4

9

4

37

Havant

16

6

1

9

443

505

-62

9

3

35

Sevenoaks

15

4

0

11

337

431

-94

5

4

25

Oxford Harlequins

16

3

1

12

396

588

-192

8

3

25

Colchester

15

1

0

13

303

537

-234

7

3

16

Worthing

15

1

0

14

328

604

-276

7

4

15

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TODAY’S TEAMS DORKING RUGBY SINCE 1921

1

Tom Bristow

1

Kadeem Collins

2

Adam Musa

2

Spencer Hayhow

3

Bryan Karimanzira

3

Rory Mason C

4

Steve Howorth

4

Liam Goodison

5

Jasper King VC

5

Sam Lunnon

6

Will Scholes C

6

Marcus Lowe

7

Tom Bloomer

7

Roan Noone

8

Finn Osborne

8

Will Benning

9

Luke Baldwin

9

Joe Pattison

10

Tom Hardwick

10

Max Titchener

11

Bryan Hotston

11

Guy Rawsthron

12

Craig Holland

12

Leo Webb

13

Tom Howe

13

George Wood

14

Will Sanders

14

Lailand Gordon

15

Max Coyle

15

Toby Howe

16

Olly Rawlinson

16

Louis Bailey

17

Max Sheldrake

17

Nelly Kinninburgh

18

Daragh Chambers

18

Finn Basil

19

Tom Golder

19

Jake Rawcliffe

20 Henry Anscombe

20 Callum Jones

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P

W

D

L

PF

PA

PD

TB

LB

Pts

Seaford Scarlets

7

0

0

0

269

100

169

0

0

35

East Grinstead

7

4

0

3

142

99

43

0

0

26

Guernsey

5

5

0

0

188

41

147

0

0

25

Dorking

6

4

0

2

348

77

271

0

0

24

Uckfield

5

1

0

4

77

229

-152

0

0

12

Crawley

6

0

0

6

50

266

-216

0

0

12

Worthing

8

1

0

7

64

326

-262

0

0

9

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TODAY’S TEAMS DORKING RUGBY SINCE 1921

1

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1

G. Pullen

2

Tamzin Kerslake

2

E. Jacobs

3

Lucia Schifano

3

N. Gould

4

Amber Miller

4

L. Forsyth

5

Beth Dalgleish

5

A. Hulst

6

Olivia Dentus

6

B. O’Donoghue

7

Naomi Brown C

7

E. Byrne

8

Lily Puttick

8

E. Mccarthy

9

Charlotte Andrews

9

N. Hobbit-Lewis C

10

Imogen Trigger

10

S. Lewis

11

Jemma Wood

11

C. Wallis

12

Rachel Higgins VC

12

A. Greenslade

13

Lexie Potgieter

13

S. Shackel

14

Laura Lopez

14

L. Binge-Williams

15

Esme Arundell

15

L. Sullivan

16

Rachel Harrison

16

C. Sutton

17

Erin Taylour

17

V. Teasdale

18

Lauren Carcey

18

I. Neill

19

Amelia Corbett

19

20 Tatiana DuPont

20

21

Alice Clark

22

Caroline Court

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Who have these defeats been to?

Our ladies have lost this season to Seaford & Guernsey, both away from home in close defeats to two sides who remain undefeated so far.

2. Earlier this season, our 1st XV beat Henley 5-34 at Dry Leas with a solid performance.

During which season did we last lose to the Hawks?

The last defeat to Henley was on the 11th of March 2023, where they ran out 14-19 winners at the Big Field.

3. Dorking currently sits top of the charts at level 4 of English Rugby for which uncommon stat?

Our Men’s 1st XV are currently the best travelling team at level 4 with 8 wins on the road.

4. For what sporting event is the town of Henley most commonly known?

The Henley Royal Regatta, of course 5. Last week, the 1st XV travelled to Bury St Edmunds, their longest away bus trip of the season, but which is furthest away as a crow flies: Bury St Edmunds or Guernsey?

Guernsey is the furthest, 157 miles as the crow flies, while BSE is 82 miles away.

6. This season, more players have played for the 1st XV than in both the previous seasons in Nat 2 East. How many players is this?

49 players is the correct answer.

7. Who is currently the top try scorer for the Women’s team this season?

Jemma Wood is leading the way with 6 tries currently.

8. This season marks the first season the club has had two ladies’ teams, but when was the Ladies section first formed?

Formed in 1988, the first Ladies’ team played regularly through the 1990s, culminating in them winning the North South Junior Cup in 1999. The first U15 and U18 Girls’ teams were formed during the 2000s.

9. Tom Hardwick played in the 2018 U20 World Cup, scoring a try in the semi-final, against which nation?

South Africa in a game they went onto win 32-31 before going on to lose the final against France.

10. One current Dorking player has also played for Henley, who?

George Jackson played for Henley between 2016 and 2020 for a total of 54 games, scoring 7 tries and 383 points for the club.

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