Medway V Westcombe Park 190309

Home , Kent Cup, London 1 North, Westcombe Park RFC

MEDWAY M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB O B Y O F

P MATCH PROGRAMME R I E S T F I E L D S WWW.MRFC.NET • LONDON DIVISION 1 (SOUTH) • EST. 1931

KO 3.00PM MEDWAY RFC VS PRIESTFIELDS MATCHDAY SPONSOR WESTCOMBE PARK RFC JEWELM Training & Development E D 9 MARCH 2019 • £2 U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S Ellan Gray Contractors Limited

The complete building service

If you are in need of a building contractor in the South East of England, look no further than Ellan Gray Contractors Ltd.

01634 832 032 E: [email protected] www.ellangraycontractors.co.uk M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME R I E S T F I E L D S

Today we welcome Westcombe Park players and supporters to Priestfields for our 22nd league game of the season. Only five games to go, and still everything to play for with Sevenoaks, Camberley, Brighton and ourselves still in the mix. Only the top team gains automatic promotion and the second placed team goes into a play-off against the runner-up from the London 1 North League.

Back in November Westcombe Park gave us a bit of a thumping at their place winning by 29 points to 13. Our performance was disappointing and we will need to be far better today to give ourselves a chance of winning against a traditionally very strong team.

Huge congratulations to Max Bullock and Cullen Daly for their selection for London Counties U18’s and more recently England Counties U18’s squads, read more about this later in the programme. Matt Beard, Thomas Miles, Zach Garratt and Zeki Yesilman have also represented Kent U20’s and we have had an amazing eight Medway girls selected to the U15/18 Kent squads. Well done to everyone and it is brilliant to see these very talented youngsters putting Medway on the rugby map!

We are now well into the final quarter of the season and the diary is absolutely jammed packed with exciting rugby for all. Whatever the event, please do join in, volunteer and help your coaches and managers make this season the best one ever. I hope you have another great day at Medway RFC.

Ian Dance MRFC Chairman

M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S

M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P TODAY’S MATCH & BALL SPONSORS R I E S T F I E L D S

Jewel Training & Development www.jewel-training.co.uk tel: 01491 822651 info@ jewel-training.co.uk

Providing the training and coaching solutions you need to develop brilliance in your people, teams and business.

Our development is bespoke to meet your specific needs.

Now operating in Kent.

M Jewel Training @jeweltraining jewel-training E D B W MATCHMATCH BALLBALL SPONSORSPONSOR L U WPAA HEALTHCAREY PRACTICE C Brian Hinchliffe 01795 830 643 • 07712 667 127 L L [email protected] • www.wpa.org.uk/ brianhinchliffe A Health Insurance forU individuals & families B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S

M E ...... 500 CLUB FEB RESULT DRAWN AT THE LAST VP`S DINNER..... B D ( MEDWAY V COBHAM 16TH FEB) U W1ST GEORGE NELSON £114 2ND ANTONY COLLMAN £68 L 2X3RD MARK WILLIS & MATT BACON £23 EACH. £227 TO CLUB FUNDS C A Y L MEDWAY RFC L Please note that all players and coaches RMUST change into clean clothing before entering the bar/ A social space. Boots MUST UNOT be worn in the clubhouse. The Exec have observed many youngsters and adults inside the new bar/social space covered in B mud having just come in from training or playing. WeG need all club members to adhere to these T rules to help keep our new superb facilitiesB in good order. Thanks! O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

CLUB NEWS P S Taff Gwilliam R I E S T F I E L D

This week the tremendous club news is that two of our youngsters have been selected for England Under 18. These selections highlight the quality of the youth coming through the ranks at the club.

Over the last few years we have worked hard to bring rugby to more and more schools in the Medway area and grow long term partnerships with these schools. We are now we are seeing the results of this policy.

Last season Alfie Orris and Jordan Stubbington not only played for Kent but went on to play for London and South East England. This season there are 4 Medway boys representing Kent at under 20 level, Zach Garratt, Matthew Beard, Zeki Yesilman and Tom Miles.

The above success has been followed now by the brilliant news that Max Bullock and Cullen Daly have both been selected for the England Counties Under 18.

Both players having represented Kent were then selected for London & South East England and at the Divisional tournament (which they won) Max was selected in the playing squad and Cullen as a reserve in the National Under 18 side.

It is a fantastic achievement for them both and all our congratulations go to them and their families. The club is really proud of their success.

The boys will attend a Training camp at Portsmouth from 16th till to the 21st April. They will then travel to Ireland.

The International programme is from Monday 22nd April until Sunday 28th April. England Counties U18 will play against Ireland U18 Clubs on Wednesday 24th April (kick off 2:30pm) and Saturday 27th April (kick-off 2:00pm).

The first test will be played at Energia Park (Donnybrook Stadium) and the 2nd test will be played at Ashbourne RFC in County Meath. M E B D WZendrill Scaffolding L U ALL TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING SUPPLIED & PROFESSIONALY ERECTED C A Y L FREE L 01634 268880R Estimates A U & Surveys B zendrillscaffolding.co.ukG T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S BRANCH TELEPHONE NUMBER: 01634 715522

HIRE SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0345 604 5337

OPENING TIMES: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm

Unit 1 Deacon Trading Estate Knights Road Strood www.hirestation.co.uk Kent ME2 2AU

Independent Financial Advice for Pensions and Investments Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority 779041

t: 01634790453 m: 07790390047 e: [email protected] www.kentinsuranceservices.co.uk 100002-Widest-www-148x210-NEW.pdf 1 01.12.17 14:34

mouser.com

CMY

The widest selection of the newest products. Over 4 million products from over 600 manufacturers.

Authorised distributor of semiconductors and electronic components for design engineers.

Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. Other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein, may be trademarks of their respective owners. www.spitfireale.co.uk /spitfireale

4.3%

Now available at WAITROSE M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O MEDWAY RUGBY CLUB COMMUNITY SCHOOLS F

P PROGRAM SEEKS COACHES FOR RUGBY & R I E S T F I E L D S “TOUCH RUGBY” COACHING SESSIONS

Medway Rugby Football Club is strengthening its rugby coaching staff. With a growing portfolio of school satellite clubs, match days, events and rugby development camps, the next few seasons offer unprecedented opportunity for the community group within our club. As a result, Medway RFC Community Schools Program is looking to recruit a number of part time community coaches to play a vital role in the growth and development of existing programmes.

Ideal candidates will have worked or desire to work in a professional sports environment, have first class communication skills and a passion for rugby.

• RFU Level 1 & Level 2 hourly rate £15... • Improvers (rugby ready or scrum factory) with DBS check £12.50 per hour who will will work initially alongside the qualified coaches. • You will play a key role in developing Medway RFC’s Community coaching reputation among our community groups & schools.

Roles & responsibilities: • Deliver a high quality programme in line with the Medway RFC Community philosophy. • Plan, organise, deliver and review all sessions • Liaise with Medway RFC Community team on the development and progress of all session attendees.

To apply please email; [email protected] with a coaching CV.

M E B D W L U Sessions include; C A Rochester Grammar Girls Y Strood Academy L Hundred of Hoo L R Brompton Academy Fort Pitt Girls A U Chatham Grammar Girls B Strood Youth Club G Trinity School T B St Mary’s Island Primary O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S Mechanical & Welding Services Limited Tel: 01634 403743 Email: [email protected] Clear www.gmmechanicalandwelding.com home Commercial Heating, winners Anglian are pleased to Ventilation & Plumbing Services supply Medway RFC

Make your house an Anglian home, Medway have Call us today to find out TEL: 01634 811229 about our products and E: [email protected] offers by calling us free on 0800 500 600 Ref: 81/MEDWAY18 anglianhome.co.uk Clear home winners Anglian are pleased to supply Medway RFC

Make your house an Anglian home, Medway have Call us today to find out about our products and offers by calling us free on 0800 500 600 Ref: 81/MEDWAY18 anglianhome.co.uk NATIONAL SALES: 01634 374444 WWW.CABP.CO.UK

Serving great ale, The Good Intent Sponsoring great rugby John Street, Rochester ME1 1YL

Fine rotation of quality ale dispensed from gravity fed racking system in the bar. Separate saloon bar to cater for those who prefer a quieter ambiance, also available for private functions. Regular music evenings, quiz nights, pool table and sky sports. Contact Karen 01634 843118 [email protected] Facebook: Thegoodintentrochester M London Division 1 South E B D U W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O MATCH REPORT Sevenoaks RFC 22 Medway RFC 16 F P R I E S T F I E L D S

Saturday saw the two top sides in the league clash at out and following several phases down the left excellent Sevenoaks. In front of a large crowd that included RFU interplay saw them create the space to race away and President Chris Kelly the game kicked off in breezy but score a well worked try. The conversion was good and dry conditions. Sevenoaks went into half time with a 13-9 lead. The opening minutes of the game all belonged to The second half kicked off and the initial play was all deep Sevenoaks. Having won a turnover at a Medway lineout in the Medway half. Medway looked to retain possession they attacked the Medway line time and time again and go through the phases playing into the breeze. but the Medway defence was resolute. That was until 8 Eventually, after 50 minutes, Medway created the space minutes of continual pressure had been soaked up and for Zach Garratt to break away down the right. He was the home side won a penalty for Medway not rolling only stopped by a high tackle. The resultant penalty was away. The home kicker made no mistake from in front kicked deep into the home 22m. Bill Sandison and Max of the posts. 3-0. Easton combined to provide a good driving platform. From the re-start Sevenoaks secured the ball and from a As Medway drove for the line the Sevenoaks defenders clearing box kick Medway counter attacked. Good work committed to prevent the drive and Jordan Stubbington from Charlie Wardzynski and Sam Sharpe combined to seized the chance to break off and score a well worked try. win a penalty 32 metres out from the Sevenoaks line. Dan Harvey converted and Medway led 16-13. Daniel Harvey converted to level the score at 3-3. Sevenoaks re-started and Medway in trying to carry the The next 10 minutes saw both sides trying to impose ball out found their player isolated and penalised for themselves on the other in a real physical battle at holding on in front of the posts and paid the price with the breakdown. Dan Huntley, Richard Petch and Tom the simple kick converted by the home sides ever reliable Beaumont were all prominent with their ball carries and kicker. 16-16. Sam Garofalo providing the continuity. Neither side On 54 minutes Medway lost another line out and found could break the others resolve. A penalty for Medway themselves deep in their own 22m. Sevenoaks attacked allowed them to kick deep into the home 22. Despite and Medway were penalised in a kickable position. There losing the line out Medway regathered the ball and was no mistake and Sevenoaks were back leading this Sevenoaks were again penalised and Harvey made no pulsating affair. 19-16. mistake with his kick for a Medway lead. 3-6. Medway made changes and both Lewis Stimpson and Medway having secured the ball from a deep kick off Ryan Redman worked hard and carried strongly in were then guilty of playing too much rugby in their own attacking the home defence. Medway continued to take half. They went through phase after phase to trying and the game to the home side and whilst in possession run the ball out but Sevenoaks defence was just as a conceded a needless crossing penalty on the half way resolute as their visitors. Eventually Sevenoaks isolated line. With the breeze at his back the Sevenoaks kicker a ball carrier and Medway were penalised for holding maintained his 100% record to push the lead out to 22-16. on. They kicked into the corner and won another Medway powered back. The fresh legs of Gary Beck, penalty from the lineout. The kick was good to level Stimpson and Redman were proving handful for the home the score at 6-6. defenders. Orris was coming off his wing to provide good The next score, in this tense affair, went to the visiting options and a penalty won saw Medway kick into the side on 34 minutes. Having missed a more difficult corner 5 metres out. A great opportunity was missed with opportunity a few minutes earlier Harvey was on target an errant throw. Sevenoaks survived. following another period of lengthy phase play Antony Medway continued to press and with time up on the clock Clement, Sam Sharpe and Charlie Wardzynski all a number of consecutive penalties won saw Medway opt Mattacking the home defence with gusto, resulting in a for scrums at 5, 7 and 10 metres out near the home posts. kickable penalty. Harvey made no mistake 9-6. Eventually good defence and a Medway handling error ImmediatelyE from the kick off Medway were slow saw Sevenoaks survive the late pressure and secure the B to re-gatherD a long kick off and were charged down. win in this top of the table clash. U Despite having theW throw in Medway lost the line out Medway were left rueing the great late opportunities L and Sevenoaks were only denied by some excellent they had to snatch victory but it was not to be. The day defending on their own line.A Having cleared their belonged to Sevenoaks. Great defence late on ensured C lines through solid scrummaging. RichardY Petch, Bill the victory and their top of the table place. Sandison and Alex O’ Leary were a real handful for their Medway Coach Taff Gwilliam said “this was a tough, L counterparts all afternoon. Medway pinned Sevenoaks physical battle played in the right spirit where both L back in their own 22m but could not break downR their defences stood strong. The effort put in from both sides A defence. Jordan Stubbington, Tom Beaumont and was terrific. We just could not take advantage of the late Amon Panikoula all carried hard but could not secureU opportunities we had to win. Fair play to Sevenoaks in B the all important break. winning the game on the day”. He added “ We still have In fact the last act of the half was a Sevenoaks score. all toG play for, there are a lot of tough games to come for T Good phase play deep in their own half saw them break all the sidesB fighting for promotion”. O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S Celebrate St George`s Day M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P Wealth management advice to Cockney R I E S T F I E L D S kick-start your financial planning Singalong Friday 26th April 8-11pm Eugene Portman on piano! Good Old Fashioned Pub Entertainment - The Way it Used to Be

TICKETS £5 EACH INCLUDES PIE `N` MASH Tickets from the bar- Entry by ticket only (must be bought in advance to allow for catering No`s Etc) t roppus ot duorP ot roppus t yawdeM ybguR labtooF l bulC So don`t sit on your bottle, give the old boat a quick look at a bar of Bob, stick on We provide a comprehensive wealth management service, offering specialist face-to-face advice tailored to you. Our services include: your best whistle, grab the Trouble, stick some bees in yer sky an get yerself there. • Investment Planning • Inheritance Tax Planning You can even bring the saucepans. • Retirement Planning • Intergenerational Planning Don`t forget only a Lady each Prize for the best dressed cockney, cto seps ae rh u roF ruf reht iated sl esaelp tcatnoc : You could be the pearly king or queen of MRFC!! Speak to Mark Marriot or Andy Watts for more details :leT 3020 033 0490 :liamE sac t ku.oc.ppjs@htlaewkcorel Translation;-Do not sit on your backside (Bottle and glass) give your face(Boat race) a wash using k.ch awcrltsac.www t laewkcorel ku.oc.ht soap (Bob Hope),put on your best suit (Whistle and Flute). Bring you wife (Touble and strife). Put some money (Bees and Honey) in your pocket(Sky rocket).You can bring the children to. Please remember to buy your tickets in advance only £5 (Lady Godiva)

Website: www.castlerockwealth.co.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 3330 0940 Fax: 020 3330 0949 Rochester office: Innovation Centre Maidstone Road Chatham Kent ME5 9FD Deal office: Glencott Dover Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7NB London office: York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

The Partner Practice represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. Celebrate St George`s Day M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P Cockney R I E S T F I E L D S Singalong Friday 26th April 8-11pm Eugene Portman on piano! Good Old Fashioned Pub Entertainment - The Way it Used to Be

TICKETS £5 EACH INCLUDES PIE `N` MASH Tickets from the bar- Entry by ticket only (must be bought in advance to allow for catering No`s Etc)

So don`t sit on your bottle, give the old boat a quick look at a bar of Bob, stick on your best whistle, grab the Trouble, stick some bees in yer sky an get yerself there. You can even bring the saucepans. Don`t forget only a Lady each Prize for the best dressed cockney, You could be the pearly king or queen of MRFC!! Speak to Mark Marriot or Andy Watts for more details

Translation;-Do not sit on your backside (Bottle and glass) give your face(Boat race) a wash using soap (Bob Hope),put on your best suit (Whistle and Flute). Bring you wife (Touble and strife). Put some money (Bees and Honey) in your pocket(Sky rocket).You can bring the children to. Please remember to buy your tickets in advance only £5 (Lady Godiva) 1st XV SQUAD TO PLAY WESTCOMBE PARK

RICHARD PETCH BILL SANDISON Sponsor: Sponsor: Ellan Gray Rodmersham Coffee Shop 1 2

ALEX O’LEARY MAX EASTON Sponsor: Sponsor: Castlerock WM Clean4UWindows 3 4

AMON PANIKOULA DAN HUNTLEY Sponsor: Sponsor: Rhicon Piling Ltd Lukehurst Furnishers 5 6

TOM BEAUMONT JORDAN STUBBINGTON Sponsor: Sponsor: The Cannon Jackson Crane Hire 7 8

SAM GAROFALO DAN HARVEY (C) Sponsor: Sponsor: City Way Nursery Nightingale WA Ltd 9 M 10 ay NuE Ages 4-11 B W rs D y e Qualified Friendly Staff (DBS Checked) U it r W y L C Child CentredA Environment • Ofsted Inspected C Y 18 City Way, Rochester, Kent ME1 2AB L T: 01634 845724 R W: www.citywaynursery.co.uk A L U B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S Head Coach: Taff Gwilliam Assistant Coach: Graham Longstaff Physio: Dan Horgan

ALFIE ORRIS ANTONY CLEMENT Sponsor: Sponsor: Bullocks Touring Evergreen 111 12 Property Services

SAM SHARP ZACH GARRATT Sponsor: Sponsor: SH Transport ArcelorMittol 13 14

CHARLIE WARDZYNSKI GARY BECK Sponsor: Sponsor: Sibley Pares Mikes Maindrain Services 15 16

JORDAN STUBBINGTON LEWIS STIMPSON RYAN REDMAN Sponsor: Sponsor: Sponsor: Jackson Crane Hire Kent Insurance Kent Catering 17 Services 18 Services

REFEREE: MR BEN MCNAMARA WE SAY “THANK YOU” TO ALL OUR POSITIONAL SPONSORS M E Partnership Programmes & Cash Back Ticketing D Schools & Clubs Partnership ProgrammesB W The Saracens Schools and Clubs Partnership ProgrammesU exist to develop sustainable re- lationships with clubs and schools throughout theL community. The partnership is beneficial A to the whole of your school or club providingC benefits to junior and mini players as well as coaches from under sevens through to the senior sides. For further details on the Clubs Y and School Partnerhsip ProgrammesL R please contact [email protected] L or call the community team on 0203 675 7240. U B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P FIXTURES & RESULTS R I E S T F I E L D S

Date Fixture Venue Result 18/08/2018 Old Haberdashers Home W 41-24 25/08/2018 Charlton Park Away Canc 01/09/2018 Havant Home W 35-14 08/09/2018 Dartfordians Away W 35-15 15/09/2018 Chichester Home W 25-20 22/09/2018 Thurrock Away W 20-10 29/09/2018 London Cornish Home W 66-26 06/10/2018 Chobham Away W 23-12 13/10/2018 20/10/2018 Hove Home W 85-12 27/10/2018 Cobham Away W 40-38 03/11/2018 Sevenoaks Home W 45-34 10/11/2018 17/11/2018 Westcombe Park Away L 29-13 24/11/2018 Tottonians Home W 34-15 01/12/2018 Brighton Home L 28 - 12 08/12/2018 Camberley Away W 26-23 15/12/2018 Dartfordians Home W 18-14 22/12/2018 29/12/2018 05/01/2019 Chichester Away W 30-19 12/01/2019 Thurrock Home W 55-33 19/01/2019 London Cornish Away W 27-22 26/01/2019 Chobham Home W 45-12 02/02/1019 09/02/1019 Hove Away W 33-29 M 16/02/2019 Cobham Home W 43-14 23/02/2019E D B 02/03/2019WSevenoaks Away L 22-16 L U 09/03/2019 WestcombeA Park Home C 16/03/2019 Y 23/03/2019 Tottonians Away L L 30/03/2019 Brighton R Away 06/04/2019 Camberley Home A 13/04/2019 Havant U Away B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S LUKEHURST FURNITURE BEDS CARPETS CURTAINS lukehurst.co.uk Special One-Off Event... to mark the start of the partnership between Lukehurst the Furnishers and Elvis & Kresse, manufacturers of luxury home and personal accessories from reclaimed materials.

Thursday 28th March 5pm to 8pm at our Sittingbourne store Talks from Elvis & Kresse, plus pop-up bars from The Dog at Wingham and Copper Rivet Distillery

And a prize draw for the chance to win dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the Dog at Wingham* Plus, receive up to 10% off Lukehurst products with your membership card

Bargebrick House, Eurolink Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 3HH. 01795 458295 | www.lukehurst.co.uk/lukehurstevent

* Terms & conditions apply – please ask in store at the event for full details Touring Royalties Rights

www.bullocks.co.uk WHAT’S ON AT MEDWAY RUGBY CLUB... HIGHLIGHTS DURING MARCH 2019!

Wednesday 6th March – Floodlit match – Kent Police v Surrey Police – 7.30pm ko.

Thursday 7th March – Floodlit match – Medway Development XV v Royal Engineers RFC- 7.30pm ko

Saturday 9th March 1stxv home v Westcombe Park, Extra 1st home v Dartfordians & Crusaders home v Whitstable – all 3pm ko.

Sunday 10th March – u13 boys home v Southend, u14 home v Southend, both at 11am

Sunday 10th March - Ladies Development xv home v Beckenham – 2pm kick off!

Wednesday 13th March “Coach the Coaches” with Saracens RFC – 7pm at the Clubhouse!

Super Saturday 16th March 2019 – Our u16 host Weybridge Vandals who are on “Tour”

The Medway Spartans (University Side who have just won their League as Champions) host their Alumni kick off at 12 Noon on the Show pitch.

Our Extra 1stxv host Tunbridge Wells & our Ladies host Old Elthamians the same day...PLUS

12.30 – Italy v France, 2.45 Wales v Ireland & 4.45 England v Scotland on the TV in the Clubhouse!

Sunday 24th March - Medway u11 host the Kent Festival all day – all volunteers welcome.

Thursday 28th March – Secondary Schools Rugby Games – all day (referees sought).

Friday 29th March u 11 Quiz night – Contact Sarah Kelly.

Sunday 31st March – Mothers day plus Kent 7’s Girls Rugby tournament at the Club.

Phew...... C’mon Medway! BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS • UNDERFLOOR HEATING SOLAR HEATING • BOILER INSTALLATION M.C. Jordan Heating Services Ltd w: www.mcjheatingservices.co.uk e: [email protected] Mark: 07919 102893 Tel: 01795 556146

SUPPORTERS OF MEDWAY RUGBY CLUB Letting Agent Residential Property Services Property Management Licenced regulated Agent for your peace of mind Cheldgate House 45 High Street Rochester Kent. ME1 1LP Tel: 01634 815005 Fax: 01634 815006 www.evergreenresidential.co.uk

16 Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 5PP M. 07949 394 805 • 07711 358 876 • 07709 441 383 E: [email protected] • W: www.jacksoncrane.com Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend Celebrating 34 years this 2019 Landlady Pauline Marriott (known as Mother to the Corps) Home of the Royal Engineers We are delighted to support the Club this Season Do come & visit us. Perhaps hire the Pub as your celebration venue. You are always welcome at the Cannon!

ALL ASPECTS OF WINDOW CLEANING ROPE ACCESS IRATA CERTIFIED IBOLT INSTALLATION & TESTING CRADLE, REACH & WASH SYSTEMS FULLY INSURED & WORKING TO BRITISH STANDARDS

Contact: [email protected] M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F

P PLAYER PROFILE MAX BULLOCK R I E S T F I E L D S

This week we profile one of our young players who has been selected to represent England Counties at Under 18 level. Max Bullock is a young player who has just turned 18. The son of club stalwarts Ade and Tracy Bullock he, like his brother James, has come through the age groups at Medway and after a very short time has broken into the Senior sides from the Development Squad. A current pupil at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School (he is the 1st XV Captain) Max has enjoyed a wonderful season of rugby success. He has won representative honours at County, Divisional and now International levels. The school 1st XV have also had one of their best season’s for many years and only recently made the final of the Kent Schools 7s tournament for the very first time. His rugby ambition is simply to be the best player he can be. Max is a quiet unassuming young man who is popular with both his peers and coaches alike. He has a steady girlfriend, Tao, who is at University in Norwich. He has passed his driving test and uses his car to meet up with Tao and help run his friends around. Max loves eating, not surprising looking at the size of him, and is particularly fond of Nando’s. His favourite film is Moana, he watches it all the time. Really! Besides playing rugby he is a fine cricketer and is developing a reputation as a fast bowler for Borstal Cricket club. He loves music and names ‘Idles’ as his favourite band. His favourite places to visit are the United States, Medway RFC, Borstal Cricket Club and the local pub ‘Ye Arrow’ (but not on a Friday night!). Max’s life ambition is to seek a career in the construction Industry. jjrsolutions kent ltd M We deliver. You succeed. EJJR Solutions specialise in the provision of interim management, IT & Management consultancy,D programme & project management, outsourcing partner selection and B contract negotiation.W L U With over 30 years Aof experience in the IT industry gained in the financial services, C telecommunications, utilitiesY and outsourcing sectors they are well placed to provide L impartial and independent specialist R services. A L JJR Solutions wish Medway Rugby Club Uevery success. B G T B O Y O F

P R I E S T F I E L D S M OUR HISTORY MM M OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE OUROUR hihiSTORYSTORY BYBY BRBRiiANAN WOLFEWOLFE OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE E D B EEDD BB E D B W L U Brian Wolfe WW L UL U W L U A C AA C C A C Y L YY L L L Y L R A L R R A AL L R A L U B UU B B U B G T GG T T G T B O B B O O B O Y O Y Y O O Y O F F F F

P PP P R I E S T F I E L D S RRI EI ESSTTF FI EI EL LDDSS R I E S T F I E L D S THE STORY OF OUR CLUB THROUGH THE DECADES

March 1939 – In their away game against Thanet Wanderers, Rochester were losing 10-0 at half-time. However, the second half saw a complete change round. First of all, Graham kicked a nice penalty-goal to start the fight-back. Then a good three-quarter movement led to a try by Ron Buxton. Hitchcock finished off a move over to put Rochester only a point behind and near the end, Buxton, the Rochester skipper, with a brilliant try, settled the issue.

March 1949 – Although two players short, Rochester travelled to play Cassiopeians at Motspur Park. This was an interwar suburban locality situated on the south-eastern side of New Maldon and best known for its past and present sports grounds. At the University of London’s athletics ground, several world records were broken in the years before and after the Second World War. In 1999 the university sold the ground to Fulham football club, for use as a training centre.

On arrival, the home side sportingly lent them two players and Rochester went on to win an enjoyable game 12-6. Joe Hilderbrands kicked two penalties and, also scored a try. Bill Foster used his speed to win the race to the touch-down after a good kick ahead. Pat Lee was in good form at full-back.

March 1959 – Rochester were defeated by 11 points to 9 in a close game awat to Wye College. Mick Kenny converted an excellent penalty from fully thirty yards. Thiswas followed by a wonderful try from Mike Lemon, who broke on the blind-side, ran half the length of the pitch, chipped over the full-back’s head and then won the race for the try-line for a great individual score. Despite further all-out effort, Rochester could only manage another Mick Kenny penalty. Outstanding in a side with only four players over 21 were Gordon Usher and Bruce Moss in the forwards and Charlie Rowles was always safe on the wing.

Rochester 1st XV: Keith Stevens, Charlie Rowles, Peter Sims, Mick Kenny, Tony Shepherd, Mike Lemon, Wally Elvy, John Moysten, Gordon Usher, Malcolm Tomlin, Terry Jackson, Don Humphrey, Dave King, Bruce Moss, Pewter Chowne.

March 1969 – This re-arranged fixture gave Rochester the opportunity to beat local rivals, the Anchorians, by 8 points to 3, for their first derby win over them for several

M M E B E B D W L U FORD W VPL U MEMBERShiP PLEASE cONTAcT [email protected] FOR VP MEMBERShiP PLEASE cONTAcT [email protected] A C A C Y L L SPONSORED BY ThE VicE PRESiDENTS ASSOciATiON Y L L SPONSORED BY ThE VicE PRESiDENTS ASSOciATiON R A R A U B U B G T G T B O B O Y O Y O F F

P P R I E S T F I E L D S R I E S T F I E L D S M MM OUR HISTORY MM OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE OUROUR hihiSTORYSTORY BYBY BRBRiiANAN WOLFEWOLFE OUR hiSTORY BY BRiAN WOLFE E D B EEDD BB EEDD BB W L U WW L UL U Brian Wolfe WW L UL U A C AA C C AA C C Y L YY L L YY L L L R A L R R A AL L R R A A L U B UU B B UU B B G T GG T T GG T T B O B B O O B B O O Y O Y Y O O Y Y O O F F F F F

P PP PP R I E S T F I E L D S RRI EI ESSTTF FI EI EL LDDSS RRI EI ESSTTF FI EI EL LDDSS seasons. In what was a close game Rochester scored first when Bob Richmond was able to pick up a loose ball and go over. Tony Evans converted. Rochester then lost Mick Burford through injury and the Anchorians got an unconverted try. With time running out, Joe Felce received the ball from a line-out and was able to drive over to settle the issue.

Rochester 1st. XV: Goff Quested; Charlie Rowles, Roger Tyler, Colin Brooks, Bob Richmond; Tony Evans (capt.), Jim Spackman; Steve Wilson, Graham Rowlands, Mick Burford; Ken Tanner, Peter Hudson; John Morley, Joe Felce.

March 1979 – With a display of hard, open rugby, Medway crushed Thanet Wanderers, the Kent Cup semi-finalists, by18 points to7. Brian Jacobs scored after backing up a good run by Dennis Kitchener, who himself, with some very determined running then scored two tries. Taff Gwilliam added the three conversions and Des Morant had his best game of the season at full-back

March 1989 - Medway, after five consecutive defeats, finally got back to winning ways with this narrow 21-17 home victory over Snowdon Colliery. Steve Meadows scored first following some good handling in the backs. In the second half Dave Davies, not having scored for six games, charged over from the base of the scrum. Mick Cadmore was in excellent kicking form, adding both conversions as well as two penalties and a dropped-goal.

(Right) Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Mick Cadmore, a useful cricketer in his day, was, no doubt very pleased with the recent award of a Yorkshire Cap, their 183rd, to his son, Tom Kohler- Cadmore.

March 1999 – After a good run in the league, Medway played host to Gillingham Anchorians and were well worth their 32-5 victory. As Medway were in control from the kick-off, they were able to score regular tries through Dave Davies, Ben Worthington, Simon Fisher, Adam Hamblin and Paul Essenhigh. Colin germany converted three. Medway had achieved their most important win of the season!

March 2009 – Following this convincing 58-0 home win over Ashford, Medway now needed only one more point to win their third successive championship. Peter Farrow (3), Darren Kistner (2), Danny Williams (2), Monish Shome and Billy Humthrey and Kevin Kimble were the try scorers for Medway.

P P R I E S T F I E L D S R I E S T F I E L D S Wealth management advice to Medwaykick-start RFC your financial planning Summer all 2019 Friday 7th June 2019 Bat The Mercure GreatduorP Danes ot Hotel roppus t yawdeM ybguR labtooF l bulC RAISING Ashford Road, Hollingbourne FUNDS Maidstone,We provide Kent a comprehensive ME17 1RE wealth management service, offering specialist FOR face-to-face advice tailored to you. Our services include: MRFC 6.30pm for a 7.30pm sit down • Investment Planning • Inheritance Tax Planning • RetirementCarriages Planning at 1am • Intergenerational Planning Price: £45 Dress Code: Black Tie cto seps ae rh u roF ruf reht iated sl esaelp tcatnoc : Tickets available at the shop

kindly sponsored by

M E D U B W C L A Y L :leT 3020 033 0490 R A L U B G T B O Y O F :liamE sac t ku.oc.ppjs@htlaewkcorel

P R I E S T F I E L D S sac.www t laewkcorel ku.oc.ht

The Partner Practice represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, PROFESSIONAL THINKING For all your property needs, use the local experts. Simple, straightforward advice in a complex market.

Call our Maidstone o ce on 01622 673086 or sibleypares.co.uk email [email protected] SALES • LETTING • LAND & DEVELOPMENT • VALUATION

E5248_SIB Medway Rugby Club Advertising_P1_AW.indd 1 21/12/2016 15:35

Commercial Services GS www.thegsigroup.co.uk

For Commercial Insurance Call Facebook: gsicommercial 01634 727766 Twitter: GSICommercial

We undertake the supply, preventative maintenance and ongoing support for all forms of commercial catering equipment including: Annual or bi-annual maintenance agreements  Units 7-8, Dorset Road Extraction system cleaning Sheerness, Kent Gas Interlock Systems installations

Gas safety inspections ME12 1LT Installations of customer’s equipment 01795 668201 Rapid Response Times  01795 662667 Reports of equipment status Risk assessments  [email protected] Routine maintenance/breakdown service  www.kentcateringservice.co.uk Supply of grease filters

Supply of new and reconditioned catering equipment

Company Registration No: 3833609

PROVIDING A Paul Wydenbach WIDE RANGE E: [email protected] OF MARINE CIVIL M: 07876 568 663 ENGINEERING SERVICES T: 01622 435131 NIGHTINGALE WEALTH ADVISORY LIMITED Associate Partner Practice of St. Jame’s Place Wealth Management

46 Woodstock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HN Telephone (01795) 426115 / 07990 663117 Website www.nightingalewealth.co.uk S.H Transport For all your transportation needs

Contact Shane Huntley on: Office: 01795 435297 Mobile: 07595349641 MEDWAY 1st XV – London Division 1 (South)

Team P W D L F A Diff TB LB Pts Sevenoaks 21 19 0 2 608 283 325 12 1 89 MEDWAY 21 18 0 3 726 441 285 13 1 86 Camberley 21 17 0 4 854 358 496 15 3 86 Brighton (Blues) 21 16 0 5 759 406 353 16 5 85 Thurrock 21 13 0 8 546 524 22 7 1 60 Westcombe Park 21 12 0 9 561 440 121 8 3 59 Havant 21 10 0 11 594 608 -14 12 4 56 London Cornish 21 10 0 11 560 583 -23 9 4 53 Cobham 21 7 0 14 562 610 -48 11 6 45 Chichester (Blues) 21 8 0 13 460 527 -67 6 5 43 Dartfordians 21 8 0 13 443 647 -204 5 3 40 Tottonians 21 6 0 15 452 584 -132 6 8 38 Chobham 21 3 0 18 298 780 -482 2 4 18 Hove 21 0 0 21 292 924 -632 4 3 7 EXTRA FIRST XV – INVICTA 1 Team P W D L F A Diff LB Pts Sidcup II 18 14 0 4 635 373 262 1 61 Sevenoaks II 17 13 0 4 580 237 343 4 60 Tonbridge Juddians II 16 11 2 3 409 285 124 1 54 Old Elthamians III (Dev Squad) 14 10 0 4 405 265 140 0 44 Canterbury II (Pilgrims) 12 10 0 2 433 180 253 1 43 Medway II (Extra 1st XV) 15 7 1st0 XV8 Lon386don 3376 Sout h10East 3 Resu 39lts 1st XV SQUAD TO PLAY HORSHAM Old Alleynians II (A XV) 15 4 0 11 302 418 -116 6 33 Head Coach: Taff Gwilliam Assistant Coach: Graham Longstaff Westcombe Park II (Extra A XV) 17 4 0 13 336 467 -131 7 36 Physio: Dan Horgan Old Colfeians II 15 4 1 10 207 377 -170 2 30 Tunbridge Wells II 12 3 2 7 196 356 -160 1 26 MEDWAY Position Sponsor Dartfordians II (Demons) 12 3 1 8 191 341 -150 2 25 1 Sam Brice Paragon Beckenham II (A XV) 16 2 0 14 214 627 -413 1 23 2 Billy Sandison M.I.S.L. Medway 3XV (Dev Squad) – Premier Division 2 (East) 3 Lyam Johnson Team P W D L F A Diff LB Pts 4 Liam Weobley Kent Insurance Services Gravesend II (A XV) 16 11 0 5 417 165 252 4 53

Deal & Betteshanger II 17 11 0 6 426 366 60 1 51 5 Anthony Cross Mike Boucher Sevenoaks III 14 12 0 2 411 149 262 0 50 Good Intent PH Medway III (Dev Squad) 17 9 2 6 294 298 -4 1 47 6 Malcolm Graves Thanet Wanderers II 15 8 1 6 347 330 17 2 43 7 Ryan Dixon Gordon House Hotel Canterbury III (Dev Squad) 15 8 0 7 372 244 128 3 40 Snowdown CW I 15 7 0 8 355 317 38 3 39 8 Alastair Lock Red Lion PH Aylesford Bulls II 15 7 0 8 314 303 11 3 39 9 Sam Garofalo Brian Wolfe Vigo II 17 5 1 11 EXTRA312 FIRST476 XV -164 2 35 DEVELOPMENT XV Dover II 16 5 0 11 205 393 -198 2 31 10 Glenn Wadsworth Dave Rands Maidstone II (Mustangs) 17 2 0 15 136 548 -412 0 19 East Peckham & Paddock Wood Withdrawn 11 Rob Ellis Medway 4XV (Crusaders) – Rural Kent League - Late Red 3 12 Simon Green (Capt) Whitton Marine Limited

Danny Pattenden Team P W D L F A Diff LB Pts 13 Luke Burns Weavering I (Warriors) 17 15 0 2 545 235 310 1 63 14 Tony Nolan Ashford II 18 14 0 4 648 259 389 1 61 15 Ben Wadsworth The Cannon PH Cranbrook II 18 12 0 6 463 331 132 2 56 Sevenoaks IV 17 12 0 5 550 261 289 2 55 Replacements from MEDWAY IV (Crusaders) 17 11 1 5 406 348 ‘A’58 XV 0 51 HOLCS Whitstable II 18 10 0 8 370 387 -17 0 46 16 Steve Young Dakers Marriott Solicitors Edenbridge I 18 5 1 12 342 483 -141 5 40 17 Huw Collings Ash I 16 5 2 9 343 393 -50 3 38 Gravesend III 18 7 0 11 260 389 -129 3 37 18 Douglas Ebanks Leigh I 17 4 0 13 273 535 -262 3 32 Folkestone II 17 5 0 12 285 519 -234 1 30 Tunbridge Wells III 17 2 0 15 172 517 -345 2 22 Referee: Chris Pullen Medway Ladies – Women’s Championship South East 2

Team P W D L F A Diff TB LB Pts We say “Thank You” Old Albanians 13 11 1 1 387 193 194 7 1 54 Mr Brian Wolfe is collecting to all our Hammersmith & Fulham 13 9 3 1 321 164 157 4 1 47 Archive and Historical Positional Sponsors. Hampstead 12 7 0 5 355 199 156 6 4 38 Information on Medway RFC. Old Elthamians 13 7 1 5 306 224 82 3 3 36 Please do pass to Brian your Lewes 12 5 1 6 222 274 -52 3 3 28 Can you sponsor a Position, Match information on loan, so he can MEDWAY 13 4 0 9 183 234 -51 1 6 23 or Match Ball? Beckenham 12 3 0 9 205 275 -70 2 4 18 write the History of Medway RFC! Chesham 12 1 0 11 76 492 -416 0 2 6

A4.indd 1 MONDAY’S ONLY OFFER (Hours subject to change during school holidays - see website f or details) Offer valid on prepared food, hot drinks and cake. Eat-in or takeaway SATURDAY 8.00AM - 2.00PM SUNDAY 8.00 AM 1.00PM 1 ST. PATRICKS ROW, RODMERSHAM GREEN, WWW.RODMERSHAMVCS.CO.UK MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.00AM 4.00PM RODMERSHAM, KENT, ME9 0PS CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 01795 423700 OPENING HOURS

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 01795 423700

1 ST. PATRICKS ROW, RODMERSHAM GREEN, RODMERSHAM, KENT, ME9 0PS

WWW.RODMERSHAMVCS.CO.UK

20% DISCOUNT

MONDAY’S ONLY DISCOUNT OFFER28/08/2018 09:37 10 % Offer valid on prepared food, D I S C O U N T hot drinks and cake. on20% production of this advert* Eat-in or takeaway

*valid until 26/08/2019

OPENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 8.00AM - 2.00PM SUNDAY 8.00 AM - 1.00PM (Hours subject to change during school holidays - see website for details)

A4.indd 1 28/08/2018 09:37 PLEASE SPONSOR US

Mascot Sponsor £25 Be at the Captain’s side as the team take to the pitch and record the moment with Buxton at your side. Ball Sponsor £50 Capture the moment as you hand over the match ball to the Referee with Buxton by your side, then later another photo with a 1st XV player. Match Day Sponsor £250 Match Day Program feature. Present the award to your chosen man of the match Club Sponsor £1000 Good Luck message under the players picture in the programme. Advert in the match day programme & other

M B E D L U W C A Y L L R A U B “festival” programmes through G T B O Y O F

S season. A battle flag flying during P R I E S T F I E L D 1stxv home games. International tickets and invites to two club lunches per season. Web-site advert and red & yellow pages advert.

Those Club sponsors who donate £3000 or more will have their logo on the 1stxv kit.

Many other sponsorship packages and advertising opportunities are available see www.MRFC.net/Sponsorship

TODAY’S MATCH SPONSOR JEWEL Training & Development

Front cover reproduced with kind permission of Paul Wardzynski - see more at www.mrfc.net Design & Print by Barkers Printers, Rochester 01634 829048 www.barkerslitho.co.uk