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Ash RFC Six Nations Tickets - 10th Oct 2023

10

Oct

Ash RFC has 26 international tickets available for England's home games in 2024. See the attached

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This Weekend at Ash RFC (World Cup Edition!) - 21st Sep 2023

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Sep

Last weekend in the RWC was very good; a near upset with France vs Uruguay, which was a close game for most of the game. The least could be said about NZ vs Namibia Ash RFC will have the next round on at the clubhouse, sh...

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Rugby World Cup at Ash RFC - Week 2 - 13th Sep 2023

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Sep

The world cup is under way! What a game to open up the tournament -  with France vs New Zealand. A cracking test match which resulted in the hosts victorious. Ash RFC has this game on at the c...

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Rugby World Cup at Ash RFC - 6th Sep 2023

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Sep

There's only 2 days to go..... The 2023 Rugby World Cup is nearly here. Watch all home nation games at Ash RFC Clubhouse on our brand new 75" TV. The perfect place to watch, with pints starting at £3 a...

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Charity Match a Success!! - 23rd Aug 2023

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Aug

A few days has passed now and our charity match for Leukaemia Care has been played. A tough but exciting games for both teams with a small victory for the barbarians, final score of 38-42 points. An 80 point game made the...

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Roles to be Filled - 7th Jul 2023

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Jul

We still have some crucial roles to fill within our committee. Without them being filled by a volunteer, it will make the running of the club more difficult for the next year. The roles are: &...

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Ash RFC Summer Ball 2023 - 5th Jul 2023

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Jul

The ball is Done! On Saturday 1st July 2023, Ash RFC gathered at Betteshanger Country Park in their 25th Anniversary (+3 years!) Summer Ball. After multiple postponements due to COVID-19 and Q...

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Ash RFC Summer Ball Drinks - 29th Jun 2023

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Jun

Ash RFC 25th Anniversary Ball πŸ΄πŸ·πŸ’ƒ Saturday 1st July 2023 Players and friends of the club are welcome to come to the drinks function of the ball. Please arrive between 20:30 - 21:00, wearing cl...

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Ash RFC @ the Staple Country Fayre - 27th Jun 2023

27

Jun

The hottest day of the year so far saw the club attend the Staple County Fayre to help out the community that we represent. There was lots of fun was had spending the day entertaining the youngsters with fun and games, including a game of to...

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1 Week until the 25th Anniversary Ball! - 24th Jun 2023

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Jun

Ash RFC 25th Anniversary Ball.The Numbers:7 days to go1st July, Saturday, 6:30pmWed 28th June  final chance to book a place7 seats available4 fundraising raffle...

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Post AGM notes for 2023/2024 season - 22nd Jun 2023

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Jun

The AGM has passed and we have a new committee. New members were elected into new roles, existing members changed roles and unfortunately members stepped down from roles. We thank them for their many years of service to Ash RFC. You can see ...

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New Merchandise Available!! - 30th May 2023

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May

Good news Ash! We're pleased to announce that new Ash RFC merchandise is available from Ambition Sport. Available are training tops, vests, hoodies and polo shirts, sponsored by new club sponsors, Quinn Estates.

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Notice of Ash RFC Annual General Meeting 2023 - 20th May 2023

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May

To Ash RFC Members, Notice of 2023 AGM.  The Annual General Meeting 2023 for Ash Rugby Club will on Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Ash Sports Pavilion. ...

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Ash RFC Barn Dance - 12th Apr 2023

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Apr

After a successful event last year we will be hosting another Ash RFC Barn Dance on the 6th May 2023.  Its a fantastic family event for all age groups across the club, and a great opportunity to bring along famil...

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Ash RFC Six Nations Challenge - 27th Jan 2023

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Jan

Entry forms for the 2023 Six nations are available on the bar. The last one before the World cup and what a treat it promises. Will France and Ireland still be dominant. Borthwick's England, who knows, a better version of Leicester I su...

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1st XV Pre Season Training begins - 14th Jul 2022

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Jul

The wait is finally over....the new season has started. Ash RFC kicked off senior 1st XV training on Tuesday night at 7pm. Our new season means promotion into the Kent 3 League, meaning a tough new set of fixtures coming ...

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Walking Rugby at Ash - 21st Mar 2022

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Mar

On Sunday 20 March, Ash RFC formed a walking Rugby team to play the Whitstable and Herne Bay over 60’s, with both sides were playing their 1st game of walking rugby. The game finished 2-3 to the visitors. 

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Updates around the Club - 17th Mar 2022

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Mar

Ash 25th Anniversary Dinner, Sat 10th September 2022,  Dress: Black Tie, Location: (TBC) Betteshanger Park Conference Centre. Likely cost: (TBC) £50 for Dinner & Dance (limited to 1...

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Not Long Left To Go Now!! - 30th Jan 2022

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Jan

It is less than a week until the start of the Six Nations Championship 2022, where Ireland hosts Wales on Saturday 5th February.  If you haven't completed your Six Nations Challenge Sheets yet, then make sur...

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Six Nations Challenge 2022 - 7th Jan 2022

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Jan

Yes, it's that time of year again folks. After a break of a year due to us all being in lockdown the Six Nations Challenge is back live! For the un-initiated, it is a fun competition to predict the winners of the 15 ...

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Info about Ash 1st vs Folkestone 2nds - 6th Jan 2022

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Jan

This weekends fixture, Ash 1st XV vs Folkestone 2nd XV has been postponed, due to suspected COVID cases within the Folkestone squad. We wish the players affected a speedy recovery. This fixture has been rearranged to Satu...

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Dash U15s vs Deal and Betteshanger under lights - Report - 20th Dec 2021

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Dec

Friday 17th December saw the Under 15s play thier first game under the floodlights at Ash vs Deal.  The Under 15s have joined forces with Dover Sharks RFC, due to both clubs having a drop in players after the ret...

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Details about Ashford Barbarians vs Ash - 18th Dec 2021

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Dec

❌ Game Postponed ❌ Unfortunately due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, with a few members of our playing squad testing positive for COVID this morning, Ash Rugby Club and Ashford Barbarians RFC have agreed ...

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Training Cancelled - 18th Sep 2021

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Sep

Hi all, sadly this week we've had 2 children from different age groups test positive for covid. Although Public Health England say we can all carry on as normal, we feel as a club, we need to re-assess a safe way to ...

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Minis and Juniors Return to Rugby - 31st Aug 2021

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Aug

We are pleased to say that the first day of the minis and juniors season is on this Sunday, 5th September 2021. Here we will be dusting off the boots from the summer, and getting back into the swing of things all rugby re...

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Mrs Osborn Funeral Arrangements - 11th Aug 2021

11

Aug

Following the recent passing of a beloved club member, Judy Osborn, we have now received the arrangements for Judy’s funeral. Her funeral will take place at Barham Crematorium on Monday 23rd August at 11:20.

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Seniors Fixtures - 9th Aug 2021

09

Aug

The 1st XV fixtures for the 2021/2022 season have finally been confirmed! We start with four pre-season friendlies, starting with Bexley on 21st August at home, then we host Whitstable on 4th September. We then play away ...

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Seniors Preseason - 29th Jun 2021

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Jun

The time has come for the start of the 2021/2022 season. The start date for preseason will be TUESDAY 13th JULY. This training will consist of strength and conditioning and rugby training in alternate weeks. This will give you a opp...

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AGM Notice - 1st Jun 2021

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Jun

To Ash RFC Members, Notice of 2021 AGM.  The Annual General Meeting 2021 for Ash Rugby Club will on Friday 11th June 2021 at 7:30pm (arrival time will be at 7:00pm...

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Minis and Juniors Return to Rugby - 23rd Mar 2021

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Mar

Thank you for getting in touch over the last couple of weeks. We hope your children are enjoying being back at school and looking forward to starting back at rugby. To ensure all the correct safety equipment and procedure...

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Seniors Return to Rugby - 23rd Mar 2021

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Mar

So, following on from tonight's committee meeting we have set a date for the return of Senior Rugby at Ash... Government guidance allows us to start rugby activity from the 28th March, however we need to get differen...

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News on our Chairman, Geoff - 4th Jan 2021

04

Jan

It is with a heavy heart that the club wishes to inform all of its members of the sad and untimely passing if our brother Geoff Gunter.  Geoff was Chairman of the Rugby Club, the Seniors Coach, and Head Coach for...

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COVID-19 Update - 2nd Dec 2020

02

Dec

We have taken the tough decision this week to not restart training this week, following the RFUs announcement about the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap. We’re now technically on Stage E, meaning adapted contact training can now h...

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The 6 Nations Challenge Results! - 5th Nov 2020

05

Nov

They think it's all over, it is now! Yes at long last the 2020 6 Nations comes to an end and I can announce the results. A nail biting afternoon and evening was exp...

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Coronavirus - 2nd Nov 2020

02

Nov

We bring some sad news unfortunately. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases across England, we are now in a new national lockdown. Fortunately somethings are still allowed to carry on, such as going to work, or school etc, however community ...

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The Return of the 6 Nations! - 26th Oct 2020

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Oct

Well at last, we are close to the end of the longest 6 nations tournament in history. It should all end this weekend Covid permitting. It has never been more closely contested with 8 people in with a chance of walking away with £50...

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Ash RFC Coronavirus Update Page - July to September 2020 - 5th Oct 2020

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Oct

Update 10 - 05/10/2020. It’s been a few weeks since the last update. That’s because nothing has changed much, and there’s no changes for the forthcoming weeks (as...

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Memberships 2020/2021 Season - 16th Sep 2020

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Sep

Ash RFC Membership 2020/2021 🌿     We are pleased to announce the new membership prices for the 2020/2021 season.

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Minis and Youth Training Starts this Sunday! - 7th Sep 2020

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Sep

Ash RFC are excited to start youth training on Sunday 13th September 2020.  Below are the times for the age groups: Under 6s/Under 7s/Under 8s: 09:45am - 11:30am

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Annual General Meeting 2020 - 11th Aug 2020

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Aug

Ash Rugby Club's Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday 25th August 2020 at the clubhouse. Please arrive at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. This will be a socially distanced meeting. The agenda will include: voting to ele...

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Give Rugby a Try with Ash RFC - 10th Aug 2020

10

Aug

Want to play Rugby? We welcome all ages and abilities to Ash, whether you've played once or all of the time! Ash has 2 senior sides playing in competitive leagues in the 2020/21 season (whenever i...

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RFU & Update on Coronavirus - 1st Jul 2020

01

Jul

The RFU have released their basic plan for getting the senior game, along with the minis & juniors game back up and running for the 2020/21 season. The link to their plans can be found

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Charity Run - 24th May 2020

24

May

We have reached our extended target of 1,000km run for charity! We have raised a total of £505 for the East Kent Hospital Charity, We thank all of you who have ran on behalf of the club, and to those who have donated!...

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Ash RFC 500km Run Update - 24th Apr 2020

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Apr

We are underway in the challenge, day 5 of 14, to try and hit a minimum of 500km for charity. For anyone who isn't aware, the club is attempting to raise £1,000 for the East Kent Hospital's Charity to help fund the NHS du...

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Our Committee's Message to Ash RFC - 5th Apr 2020

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Apr

To all players, members and relatives of Ash RFC, As we all now know, the 2019-2020 season has now finished for all teams under the Premiership. This means that we will sadly have to postpone all even...

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Chairman's Message - 18th Mar 2020

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Mar

RFU Suspends All Rugby  Following government advice on Monday, the RFU has suspend all rugby activity in England, at b...

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Ash Rugby Club Initial Statement - 16th Mar 2020

16

Mar

This afternoon, following the UK Governments announcement following the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, the RFU (England Rugby’s governing body) have suspended all rugby across England until the 14th April 2020. This is subject for...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 - It's Not Over Until It's Over! - 9th Mar 2020

09

Mar

I can confirm that this 6 Nations Challenge will not finish until the last of the 15 matches has been played or until the organising committee decide that no more games will be played. Having made a prediction last week t...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 - Getting Tight at the Top! - 25th Feb 2020

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Feb

Following this weekends games I can confirm that it is now a 5 way tie at the top. The previous leaders, Smalls, Al Warner and Bruce all slipped up and have been joined by our esteemed coach, Geoffrey and also by past winner now frequently s...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 - The Championship Builds! - 11th Feb 2020

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Feb

After 2 exciting weekends at the club watching the matches, I can reveal that there are 3 people at the top of the list having all 6 correct predictions. They are Mick Smalley, Al Warner and Bruce Burbridge. Loads of people have 5 correct pr...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 - It's Nearly Time! - 30th Jan 2020

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Jan

The 6 nations is almost here, 2 days from writing this in fact. Time is therefore running out to get your entry in to the 6 Nations Challenge being run at the club by your ever so friendly bar man. As ever numerous people including many play...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 Announcement! - 16th Jan 2020

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Jan

Just over 2 weeks until it all kicks off and I can report that entries are starting to come in. Perhaps you want to wait and see who the coaches pick for their squads. France have selected theirs and a lot of the "ol...

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Guinness 6 Nations Challenge 2020 - 27th Dec 2019

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Dec

Here we go again folks, the World Cup is over and the 6 nations is not far away. At least we can guarantee that it will be won by a northern hemisphere side. It can also be won by you; all you have to do is to get your ha...

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Guinness 6 Nations International Tickets through Ash RFC - 26th Nov 2019

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Nov

Guinness 6 Nations International Tickets through Ash RFC We are pleased to announce that Ash RFC have tickets available at the home matches for England during the Guinness 6 Nations! The poster with ...

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England vs South Africa live at Ash RFC! - 29th Oct 2019

29

Oct

England are through to the Rugby World Cup final, looking to etch their name on the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time! England play South Africa on Saturday 2nd November 2019 in the biggest game of Rugby Union this year, a...

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England vs Tonga at Ash RFC - 15th Sep 2019

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Sep

After minis and juniors training on Sunday 22nd September, Ash RFC will be hosting a World Cup breakfast for England's first game in their Rugby World Cup campaign! Kick off is at 11:15am, and it will be shown in the...

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A New Week at Ash RFC - 1st Sep 2019

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Sep

This Week at Ash RFC Week Commencing: Monday 2nd September 2019 With mid-week training now into fu...

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Ash RFC @ the Ash Community Fete! - 31st Aug 2019

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Aug

What a successful day at the Ash Community Fete! An enjoyable day for all and also some fun...Thank you for the guys who came down to represent the club and to the Fete organisers for a fantastic day! See the ...

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The Final Push! - 28th Aug 2019

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Aug

We have less than 2 weeks until the first weekend of rugby at Ash RFC. Next weekend, Ash 1st XV play Sheppey 1st XV at Ash RFC on Saturday 7th September, at 3pm. Then on Sunday, we have the first minis and juniors trainin...

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1st XV Fixtures Announced! - 9th Jul 2019

09

Jul

The 1st XV fixtures for the 2019/2020 season have been announced. We start with two Friendlies against Sheppey RFC on 07/09/2019 and Thanet Wanderers 3rd XV on 14/09/2019. 

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Minis and Juniors Tour 2019 - 15th May 2019

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May

The weekend of May 10th to the 12th saw the first mini and junior tour in which a combined group from the minis and juniors went to kingswood adventure centre in Ashford. The weekend started on the Friday afternoons and e...

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Junior's End of Season Awards 2019 - 12th May 2019

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May

Friday 3rd May was the Junior section presentation held at the club house, it was an evening of celebration for both teams Under 15s and Under 12s at the completion of a very long hard season for both teams, for different reasons. Both teams...

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Seniors End of Season Awards 2019 - 30th Apr 2019

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Apr

Another season has passed, and what a season it was! Kent Salver Quarter Finalists and finishing 7th in the new league. We finished with 55 points, 9 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses. There is a lot to take from these games! T...

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Seniors End of Season Dinner 2019 - 9th Apr 2019

09

Apr

Annual club dinner 🍽🍷and awards πŸ† Friday April 26th. 7.30 for 8pm. Players and partners

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Six Nations Challenge - Final Update! - 1st Apr 2019

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Apr

Yes it is all over, a magnificent Grand slam for Wales and some incredible matches along the way with the most remarkable kept for last. And we have a winner, and it did go to a tie break. Two entries tied with just 2 wrong calls each, one o...

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Six Nations Challenge Update - 12th Mar 2019

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Mar

With the finishing line in sight, the pressure mounts and what I predicted weeks ago is actually going to happen. There are 11 people who have made just 1 bad call. The winner will inevitably come from this group and it will be decided on a ...

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Club Social Event - 3rd Mar 2019

03

Mar

This upcoming Saturday we will be running a BBQ and bar will be open! Firstly, the 1st XV will be playing Tunbridge Wells 3rd XV at 14:30 Then England are hosting Italy at 16:45 in the Guinness Six Nat...

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Six Nations Challenge - Clear Leader! - 25th Feb 2019

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Feb

Following this weekends thrillers a clear leader has emerged from the pack. At lunchtime on Saturday there were 13 perfect lines, by tea time Sunday this has been reduced to 1 !!!. Tony James has the only perfect line with 13 having just 1 b...

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6 Nations Challenge Update! - 21st Feb 2019

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Feb

TIGHT AT THE TOP!   Thanks to the 33 people who entered this fun competition. After the first two rounds it is indeed tight at the top with 13 having pre...

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Six Nations Challenge Countdown - 21st Jan 2019

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Jan

Six Nations Challenge. It's not long now until it all kicks off which means that the time you have to submit your entries is also running out, funnily enough at the same rate!

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Ash RFC Guinness 6 Nations Challenge - 27th Dec 2018

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Dec

Following a brilliant Autumn International series and with the World Cup next Autumn, the 2019 6 Nations is expected to be one of the best ever. &...

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Christmas Inter Club Game 2018 - 26th Dec 2018

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Dec

A quick thing: everyone from Ash Rugby Club wishes everybody a very Merry Christmas! Just a quick reminder, that there is the Christmas Game on the 28th December @ 6:00pm at the Clubhouse on F...

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Juniors Trip to Saracens - 13th Dec 2018

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Dec

On Sunday 9th December the junior section of the club travelled to Allianz Park, the home of Saracens, to take part in a skills session, and to watch them play Cardiff Blues in and group game from the Heineken Champions Cup. The day started ...

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Christmas Game 2018 - 2nd Dec 2018

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Dec

Our Christmas fixture is back, where two teams from Ash will play each other on Friday 28th December 2018 under lights, with Kick off being at 6:00pm. After the game, there will be a curry with beer from Mr. and Mrs. Evan...

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Co-op Presentation for Ash Minis - 26th Nov 2018

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Nov

On Sunday 25th November 2018, Ash Minis and Juniors RFC received a donation from Co-op Sandwich of £1,500. We thank Co-op Sandwich for choosing Ash RFC to donate the profits of selling Duck food! A photo gallery...

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International Tickets Available! - 3rd Oct 2018

03

Oct

Stop press! International Tickets are now available through the Club. Below is the information you will need to get your tickets. See the document called 'Ash RFC International Tickets' for a better view of the image on the right.&...

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Pavillion Beer Festival - 28th Sep 2018

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Sep

The opening times for the Pavilion Beer Festival is:   Friday 28th Sept opens at 5.00pm Saturday 29th opens at 2.00pm Sunday 30th open...

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A Quick Reminder!! - 23rd Sep 2018

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Sep

The Pavilion Beer Festival is on this weekend... Starting Friday 28th September 2018 @ 5:00pm Check the events for more information!...

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Refreshments Coordinator - 5th Aug 2018

05

Aug

Ash Rugby Club needs a Refreshments Coordinator. This is a vital role to ensure that we have a supply of teas/coffees etc and bacon rolls on a Sunday. We need someone to coordinate this to ens...

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Help Requested! - 3rd Aug 2018

03

Aug

Dave Stephens has been busy getting ready for new season with getting the 1st team pitch ready for the first fixtures, it's looking good. We could do with some volunteers to help trim the nettles and cut the hedge ar...

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Ash RFC Rugby Week 2018 - 25th Jul 2018

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Jul

Rugby Week returns for the 2018/2019 season, where the club will be hosting lots of rugby orientated events and fixtures within one week! The week is between Saturday 29th September 2018 and Sunday 7th October 2018, and these events are for ...

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Pre-Season Training! - 6th Jul 2018

06

Jul

The new season has come with seniors Pre-Season training starting on Tuesday 10th July. Training will start at 7pm and will finish at around 9pm at Ash RFC.

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Club AGM - 31st May 2018

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May

Ash Rugby Club Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at the clubhouse. There will be voting for :- Election of officers to the committee There will also be an opportunity to raise any p...

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Super Saturday 17 March 2018 - 15th Feb 2018

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Feb

6 Nations St Patrick’s Day Super Saturday Banquet Saturday 17th March 2018 Ash Sports Pavilion 12pm Come and join us for all the Super Saturday action ...

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International Tickets 2018/19 - 15th Feb 2018

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Feb

International Tickets                                  &...

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Posts fall down - 20th Jan 2018

20

Jan

After years of faithful service(to the local dog population!) the base of one post has given in and fallen over. Rust has taken its toll on the lower posts on the new pitch. As luck would have it C & W groundworks were on hand to dis...

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Information available on here - 22nd Aug 2017

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Aug

Please see all relevant registration forms, fixture lists and other documents ready for you to download and bring when you attend training. We still have the option to pay by bank transfer. Bank details will be given to y...

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Registration Sunday 3 September 2017 - 19th Aug 2017

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Aug

Hope everyone is having a good summer. Rugby registration is on Sunday 3 September. I will be sending out registration details in the next few weeks for all minis and juniors players. Please let me know if any details have change...

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Help Needed!! - 30th Jun 2017

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Jun

Hope you are all enjoying the summer months. Nearly school holidays… Following the AGM in June we still have a number of vacancies at the club. These roles need to be filled to ensure we run effectively and smoothly. The more people...

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Chairman's Mutterings - 4th Nov 2016

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Nov

Firstly the flood lights are up!! A big thank you to Steve Trice and C&W Groundworks. Now we have to sort out the lights at the top of Laslett's field. Autumn international tickets have arrived and Dave Stephens will be handing them out s...

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Author: Paul Ralph - Chairman

Minis Start of Season - U15s - 4th Sep 2016

04

Sep

We hope you are all having a lovely summer break and either had a good holiday or are looking forward to one!! Rugby season is nearly here. We start back on Sunday 4th September at 10am. We will be running three junior teams, U15s, U16s and U17s...

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Author: Caz, Geoff & Trevor and Ash RFC Committee

Ash RFC in EK Mercury - 5th Aug 2016

05

Aug

Ash Rugby Club has been recognised twice in its bid to get more young people playing....

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Author: Trevor

Meet the ambASHadors Driving Rugby Forward - 11th Jul 2016

11

Jul

Members of the club youth sections have been enrolled on the England Rugby Young Ambassador Scheme under the watchful eye of Ash's youngest Level II Coach and England Rugby YRA Mentor Kieran Hopper. Being part of the YRA Programme gives young...

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Author: Trevor Hopper

New Website - 1st Jun 2016

01

Jun

Take a look at the new website and feedback your thoughts...

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Author: wedge