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National Two is to be split in to three

29 May 2022 1 comment

THE RFU have confirmed the structural changes to level three for the 2022/23 season with National Two set to be split into three leagues. The […]

Improving Westcliff plot centenary success

29 May 2022 0 comments

WESTCLIFF head coach Danny Johnson believes they’ve laid strong foundations for next season after a difficult campaign saw them finish 15th in National 2 South. […]

Banahan urges Bath to bridge the divide

1 May 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW BATH legend Matt Banahan says the club must urgently return to its city roots to stop an “us and them” dynamic which […]

Esher battle to bonus triumph

17 April 2022 2 comments

By BEN GODDARD Canterbury……..11 Esher………………33 TITLE-CHASING Esher left it late to secure what could be a vital bonus point after being made to work for […]

Return to real rugby

17 April 2022 0 comments

I RECENTLY attended the game between Canterbury and Clifton, in the National League 2 South.What a pleasure it was. It was a complete contrast to the […]

Nel steers Clifton to bonus-point triumph

3 April 2022 0 comments

By CARRICK BLAKE Canterbury…………..24 Clifton…………………..38A TOPSY turvy game ended with a bonus point for Canterbury, but it was Clifton who took the win and five […]

Foxes hit back as Barnes are rattled

27 February 2022 0 comments

By CARRICK BLAKE Canterbury……. 21 Barnes…………… 12CANTERBURY returned to winning ways against Barnes.The start for Canterbury was exciting but error-strewn and didn’t deliver any points. […]

Constant thrives as Lions triumph

20 February 2022 0 comments

By MICHAEL HOWKINS Leicester Lions…..35 Canterbury……………..0DEVON Constant scored two tries as Lions show their class in the wet by claiming a bonus-point win.On a cold […]

Cunning Foxes lure Barnstaple to trap

13 February 2022 1 comment

By CARRICK BLAKE Canterbury…………..52 Barnstaple…………..22CANTERBURY got back to winning ways emphatically against Barnstaple.The hosts opened their account with a try through Aaron Cooper. However poor […]

Foxes hit form to humble Hundred

23 January 2022 2 comments

By CARRICK BLAKE Canterbury…………..46 Rochford Hund……. 17A STRONG second-half display earned Canterbury a solid home win over Rochford Hundred.The visitors trailed by only five points […]

Rudder steers Raiders to victory

16 January 2022 1 comment

By SHAUN WREN Worthing………..33Canterbury……. 19JEROME Rudder’s hattrick helped secure a bonus-point victory as Worthing made it backto-back wins.With backing from prop Ken Dowding and replacement […]

McPhun gives hosts the slip

9 January 2022 0 comments

By JON BATHAM Canterbury……………. 3 Old Albanian……….. 12SCRUM-HALF Elliott McPhun produced a wet conditions master-class to lead Old Albanian to a hard-fought win over hosts […]

Cult figure Seb inspired the outstanding 1964 Sevens team

2 January 2022 2 comments

Simply the best: King’s triumphant team at Rosslyn Park in 1964THE late, great, Geoff Dodds – talent spotter extraordinaire and ever present helping out at […]

Superb victory crowned by King

19 December 2021 1 comment

By JON BATHAM Canterbury…….29Guernsey………. 17MAN-of-the-match Tristan King inspired Canterbury to a bonus-point win over Guernsey.The versatile forward was forced to vacate his normal role as […]

Smith steps in to help Canterbury

5 December 2021 0 comments

CANTERBURY have formed a sponsorship and community partnership to support young players across south east England.The sponsorship is provided by BRS Education, a consultation and […]

Thinking prop Ray believed persistence trumped all

28 November 2021 0 comments

Peter Jackson remembers the life of Ireland’s great British Lion Ray McLoughlin When they laid Ray McLoughlin to rest last Wednesday, the Lions he left […]

Clifton stave off comeback threat

28 November 2021 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton…………………..22 Canterbury………….. 19CLIFTON managed to cling on for a narrow victory in a competitive tussle with Canterbury.The home side looked to be […]

Away run rolls on for in-form Reds

21 November 2021 0 comments

By BILL HOOPER Canterbury…………..22 Redruth………………..26 REDRUTH maintained their unbeaten away record with a narrow bonus-point win at Canterbury. The hosts bossed the opening phases, scoring […]

Battered Sandy takes his secret to the grave

31 October 2021 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Every now and then, whenever the x-certificate stuff reared its ugly head during a Lions tour, Sandy […]

Hawks swoop with late show

31 October 2021 0 comments

By DAVID BALLHEIMER Canterbury………….. 10 Henley Hawks……. 19HENLEY Hawks scored three second-half tries to see off the determined challenge of hosts Canterbury.Playing against the slope […]

Hammett’s hero in Barnes late show

24 October 2021 0 comments

By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes…………………. 20 Canterbury………….. 20A LATE Josh Hammett penalty earned Barnes a thrilling draw in an error-strewn game against Canterbury.The home team were […]

Reynolds crosses in Canterbury late show

17 October 2021 0 comments

By SIMON SMITH Canterbury……. 30 Leicester L…….27CANTERBURY left it late as they edged past Leicester Lions to record a thrilling bonus-point victory.Frankie Reynolds crossed for […]

Bury hold off spirited Canterbury fightback

5 September 2021 1 comment

By JAMES SMITH Bury St Eds…….30Canterbury…….22BURY St Edmunds enjoyed a winning return to National League competition as they held off visitors Canterbury.The hosts took the […]

Perpignan interested in Harlequins wing Nathan Earle

16 May 2021 2 comments

PERPIGNAN are chasing Harlequins winger Nathan Earle who is out of contract at Twickenham Stoop at the end of the season. The Pro D2 champions […]

London Irish star Curtis Rona signs extension

14 May 2021 1 comment

The Australian is looking forward to representing the Exiles for the ‘next few years’

Richmond 23-15 Jersey: Richmond delight at first win in 13 months

21 March 2021 0 comments

TRIES by scrum-half Luc Jones and wing Dan Kelly in an eightminute purple patch early in the second half secured Richmond’s first win in over […]

Sponsorships in Rugby

12 November 2020 0 comments

Sponsorships in Rugby are vital for the sport, both for Rugby League and Union. This also includes national teams too. In fact, England rugby has […]

All Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons

25 October 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice choirs and warrior spirit […]

Call it off and stick with local friendlies – Hilton

11 October 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By WARREN MUGGLETON NCA Rugby should “call off” the 2020/21 season, according to Canterbury chairman Giles Hilton. Third and fourth-tier rugby clubs found […]

DREAMTEAM

2 August 2020 1 comment

OWEN FRANKS, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS AND FORMER NEW ZEALAND, CRUSADERS AND CANTERBURY PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ben Franks […]

Multiple NRL clubs take interest in England head coach Eddie Jones

22 July 2020 0 comments

Eddie Jones has not coached in Australia since leaving the Reds for Saracens 13 years ago

Icon Dan becomes a hero for grassroots

12 July 2020 1 comment

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS One for the scrapbook: Blair Agnew tackles Dan Carter PICTURE: Getty Images “Some people dismissed Dan’s return to his […]

Williams column: So Super that rugby is back on the TV

10 June 2020 0 comments

Rugby will be back on our screens this weekend when the Highlanders host the Chiefs

Ben pushing to have scrum doctor Cron’s eye for detail

25 May 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Expert tuition: Mike Cron coaching Ben Franks FORMER detective Mike Cron will provide eagle-eyed inspiration to Ben Franks when the two-time World […]

Canterbury and Adidas lose out to rival as England confirm new kit sponsor deal

5 May 2020 0 comments

England Men’s team, Red Roses, Sevens and age grade teams will no longer wear Canterbury

Proud brother Luke Whitelock tips Crusaders flanker to hit the big time

27 April 2020 0 comments

Four brothers raised on a dairy farm who have hit the heights of New Zealand rugby

National One in conflict over salary cap reduction

19 April 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BATTLE lines are being drawn among National League One clubs after Chinnor chairman Simon Vickers demanded a swingeing 40 per cent reduction […]

Richmond have been promoted to the Championship

RFU have reached a fair outcome says Hill, as Richmond bounce back

8 April 2020 0 comments

Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill has his say on how the RFU’s formula to decide league outcomes fared

A fair decision says bounce back up at

5 April 2020 0 comments

Hill as Richmond their first attemptBy NEALE HARVEY Excited: Steve HillRICHMOND rugby director Steve Hill has praised the strength and character of his players and […]

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards

RFU confirm how promotion and relegation for the Championship and below will work

2 April 2020 0 comments

Outcomes for Championship, Premier 15s, National Leagues and below to be formalised on Friday

Falcons are clear, they should be promoted

29 March 2020 0 comments

THE RFU have declared the 2019/20 season over for level 2 and below. I imagine that this was not an easy decision to take.The coronavirus […]

Villagers Nick it to keep up the chase at the top

1 March 2020 0 comments

■By JACK JOHNSON Diving in: Jason Worrall scores Chinnor’s first try PICTURES: Simon Cooper MATT Williams hailed his Chinnor side as Nick Selway’s try earned […]

Leaders survive a scare to secure key bonus point

1 March 2020 1 comment

■By TIM FORRESTER Richmond……27 Canterbury……10 LOWLY Canterbury briefly held a two-point lead against Richmond but the league leaders were stung into response and managed to […]

Cant hit for nine as DMP surge

9 February 2020 1 comment

By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlington MP……64 Canterbury …………14 CANTERBURY were competitive in the first half of this game, but a 36-point second half performance by hosts […]

NEWS EXTRA

9 February 2020 0 comments

Scarlets confirm Delaney as Mooar successor GLENN Delaney’s promotion to replace fellow New Zealander Brad Mooar as head coach for the 2020-21 season has been […]

Magic Matt strikes at the death to win it

26 January 2020 0 comments

By STEVE JACKSON MATT Hema’s 12th try of the season snatched victory from the jaws of defeat for Cambridge in the last play of a […]

Like father, like son for Brooks

5 January 2020 1 comment

By WARREN MUGGLETON Canterbury……5 Rosslyn P ……38 JAMES Brooks honoured his father’s Rosslyn Park legacy with a superb debut as the leaders put in a […]

OEs hold on for crucial victory

5 January 2020 2 comments

By JON EDWARDS Old Elthamians28 Sale FC………………21 OLD Elthamians withstood a late Sale fightback to begin the new year with a deserved bonuspoint victory. OEs […]