News Archive

Jan 5th:  Membership Survey

The survey has now closed and many thanks to the 185 members who contributed. We are currently analysing the responses and we will report back shortly on what you told us and what actions we will be taking

Dec 29th:  A Pride of Lions

nother date for the diary - Friday, March 5th....David Duckham will be hosting a fantastic night of Lions rugby at the Club, to include dinner, surprise guests and more - all in aid of the Big Field (Redevelopment) Appeal and Youth Development Programme....»info

Dec 19th:  Stork news....

Not only have Issy and Pete recently increased the Club's potential membership...but now Vern too....»details and photo

Dec 7th:  Elliot is called up by England too!

Dorking Under 17 player Elliot Daly, having played for the national Under 16s last season, has been selected for England U18s versus Australia at Sale RFC this week.

Dec 4th:  Planning permission granted

By unanimous vote, Mole Valley District Council's Planning Committee have granted the Club planning permission for the new Charity Annexe and club house refurbishment. More details to follow...outline plans can be seen....»here

Dec 2nd:  Kay plays for England!

Congratulations from all at the Club to Kay Wilson, who played for the England Development team against the Combined Services on 12th November, scoring a try in the process. She has also been selected for the England Under 20 squad for this season’s matches.

Nov 13th:  York & Kruis make the grade....»more

Nov 9th:  6Nations tickets

We are waiting to hear from Twickers regarding additional tickets. Therefore the draw will take place in the first week of December, with Members notified appropriately thereafter.

Nov 3rd:  Planning Application - Urgent

The official deadline for those Members and others who wish to support our planning application is the end of this week. Details of where to write to can be found ...»here

Nov 1st:  Financial AGM

This year's Financial AGM will take place at 8pm, Monday, November 16th at the Clubhouse.

Oct 20th Minis Tour to IOW - Urgent...»here

Oct 20th 'History of Dorking RFC' - Volume 2...»details

Oct 18th Post arrives early at the Big Field

Dorking unveiled new rugby posts for the first fifteen show pitch before the game with Tring...»more

Oct 17thYouth Development Programme....»more

Sept 21st:  Planning Application submitted.......drawings can be found...»here

Sept 18th:  Something Evil this way comes....Dr. Evil's Night Out...»info

Sept 16th:  RFU Survey

In light of recent events in the professional game, the RFU are canvassing the wider rugby community (us!) with their 'Image of the Game Survey'...»more

Sept 10th:  6 Nations tickets application form....»here

Sept 3rd:  VP/Member Lunches

We will be holding a Lunch at every home League fixture this season...»booking form

Sept 2nd:   A XV Report 2008/9....»here

August 30th:   Chairman's Welcome....»read

Aug 27th:   New Brooms at The Falkland Arms

Club stalwarts, Gary and Chrissie Broom have just taken over said hostelry in Falkland Road, Dorking and are looking forward to seeing new and old friends alike from the Club. Sky and top home cooking available!

Aug 20th:   Lease extension - Public Notice

The National Trust are publishing the relevant Notice with regards to the proposed lease extension for the Big Field, please find a copy ...»here

Aug 20th:   New Senior membership form....»here

Aug 17th:   Girls selected for national squad

Congratulations go to Millie Moore and Kay Wilson as they are selected for the RFUW Under 18 Talent Development Group....»more

Aug 4th:   Paul Hodgson to coach Seniors

Paul will be returning to the Club this season to carry on the excellent work from last. He will be at training on Tuesday August 18th after he has returned from England Elite Squad duty and will then coach DRFC every other Tuesday thereafter.

 

July 10th:   Pre-season fixtures

 

22nd August: 1st XV v Old Colfeians RFC - KO TBC

29th August: 1st XV v Wimbledon RFC - KO 2pm   

29th August:   Extra A XV vs Newick RFC (on tour) 

 

All games are at the Big Field.

 

June 30th:   Change to 1st XV fixtures

 

With Halifax RFC dropping out of the National League structures the knock-on effect has been the movement of Luton RFC from our League to National 3 Midlands, to be replaced by Haywards Heath.

 

June 19th:   Pre-season training....»more

 

June 8th:     Club Awards....»here

 

June 1st:     1st XV 2009-10 fixtures....»here

May 26th:    ELVs ....»more

May 2nd:     300 Club....latest winners....»here

April 25th    1st XV secure promotion....»report

 

April 1st:     Scots Legend visits the Club....»more

 

Feb 5th:      Zinzan in big turn-on....»read

 

Jan 28th:     Yorkie gets England U20 call....»more

 

Jan 2nd:      Saracen George heads East to Barking....»details

 

March '08:   Jonny backs Big Field Appeal!....»more

 

 

Club Hotline: 

0845 62 62 888

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