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  • BUS to BEDFORD
    There are several places available on the supporters' bus to Bedford this coming Saturday. It will leave Castle Park at 10.30am and the cost is £12. To book places call Bob or Chris Briggs on 01302 53...
  • Waterloo 0 Knights 44
    Jason Forster's third hat trick of the season was the highlight of a clinical performance on a muddy pitch under inadequate floodlights as the Knights moved to the top of National One. ...
  • Waterloo Preview
    Waterloo v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3.00pm After last weekend’s tribal battle against fellow promotion chasers Rotherham, this weekend’s encounter for the Knights is on paper rather more stra...
  • Knights 15 Titans 9
    Doncaster won a ferociously contested derby before 2500 fans at Castle Park. Ben Gollings scored a try after 4 minutes, which Woody converted, and that was the only score of the half. A Woody penalty ...
  • Pitch information
    THE GAME IS DEFINITELY ON THE GAME IS DEFINITELY ON The pitch at Castle Park will be covered on Friday night and will be subject to a precautionary inspection at 11am on Saturday morning. There is s...
  • Rotherham match preview
    THE GAME IS DEFINITELY ON THE GAME IS DEFINITELY ON Knights v Titans at Castle Park on Saturday at 2.00pm This most eagerly anticipated match for years will have a significant bearing on the promotio...
  • U 13s only unbeaten team
    DONCASTER U13s: FROM BOYS TO MEN When the squad first started training in July, they set themselves a number of mid season goals: 1. To be undefeated at Christmas (Done) 2. Win the Northern Fina...
  • Iestyn Harris Coaching
    This afternoon sees a guest coaching clinic for the Knights' backs at Castle Park given by Iestyn Harris at the invitation of fellow Welshman Clive Griffiths. Clive is keen to expose his players to ne...
  • Nottingham 17 Knights 35
    The Knights moved up into second place with this five try bonus point win at Meadow Lane in an often fiesty encounter. Anthony Carter scored twice, with other tries coming from John Cannon, Wes Davies...
  • Colts progress in Cup
    The Colts had a comfortable 53-5 home win on Sunday over Roundhegians in the National Plate competition....
  • Nottingham Preview
    The Knights are looking to make it eight in a row, and a third double of the season, on their first visit to Meadow Lane on Sunday (2.30pm). The earlier encounter with the Greens went the Knights' way...
  • "A" XV win 73-0
    The Knights "A" team overwhelmed Halifax to record a 73-0 home win on Saturday....
  • Saturday action
    The only game at Castle Park on Saturday is the "A" XV match against Halifax in the N2C league. Kick off is at 2.30pm. It's got to be better than Xmas shopping!...
  • Mrs Shelia Senior
    It is with regret that Shelia passed away last Monday 11th December 2006. Our thoughts our with Noel, David, Richard and Family and we pass on our deepest sympathies. David has asked us to to inform a...
  • Knights 12 Plymouth 8
    The Knights won a hard fought attritional game at Castle Park, although the concession of a soft try in the last move of the game - and the losing bonus point it gave Albion - was a disappointment. Th...
  • Home Cup Draw
    Doncaster Knights have a home tie in Round Four of the EDF National Cup against Rosslyn Park. The tie is played on 20th January. The full draw is posted on the website Forum....
  • Phoenix progress in Cup
    Phoenix won a close game in bad conditions in Lancashire to progress to the last 16 of the EDF Vase with a 9-6 win over Garstang. Match report is filed....
  • "A" team win at Morley
    The Knights' "A" team had a comfortable 38-7 away win at Morley to remain top of the N2C league....
  • Plymouth Preview
    Knights v PlymouthAlbion on Saturday at 2.00pm Match of the Day in National One sees two in form sides clash in the first of a December series of games between the top five sides that will have a sig...
  • November Player Awards
    At last night's Awards Evening, the following awards (voted for by the playing squad themselves) were made: Try of the Month - Brad Hunt (against Exeter after Netani Talei's storming run) Tackle of t...
  • Gollings stars in Dubai
    ENGLAND THROUGH TO SEVENS SEMI By Alex Lowe, PA Sport, Dubai England inflicted further sporting misery on Australia on Saturday morning to book a semi-final clash with pre-tournament favourites South ...
  • Knights 52 Sedgley Pk 17
    The Knights put in a storming first hour to score 8 tries (including a hat trick by Jason Forster) and lead 52-0 before taking the foot off the pedal, bringing on the replacements and allowing the Tig...
  • Sedgley Tigers Preview
    Doncaster Knights v Sedgley Tigers at Castle Park on Saturday 2.00pm It’s fifth v fifteenth at Castle Park on Saturday on a weekend when all the top teams play lower opposition so the Knights will be...
  • Deakin helps Police
    Deakin tries boost British Police Doncaster RUFC full-back Craig Deakin was in fine form for British Police in their game against Buckinghamshire last night (Wednesday, Nov 29). He collected two of...
  • GB v Oz this Sunday at CP
    Great Britain U18 Community Lions v Australian Schoolboys Rugby League International Sunday 3 December Castle Park, Doncaster RUFC KO: 2.00pm Adults: £5 – Concessions: Free The Great Britain U18 Comm...
  • Newbury 5 Knights 22
    The Knights opened the scoring after 30 minutes when Anthony Carter came into the line, took an inside pass from Mark Woodrow and beat the defence from 22 metres for the try. Conditions are claggy aft...
  • "A" team win 58-5
    The Knights' "A" team had an easy 58-5 win over Cleckheaton on Saturday with Rob Worrincy yet again the star of the show with FOUR tries as he continues to learn the Union game. Craig Deakin got a pai...
  • "A" XV v Cleckheaton
    The “A” team game against Cleckheaton at Castle Park (2.30pm Saturday) should be an attractive fixture with a mix of youth and experience, many looking to catch the attention of Clive Griffiths. Rob W...
  • Newbury Preview
    Newbury Blues v Doncaster Knights on Sunday The Knights have a Sunday fixture for the first time this season when they travel to Berkshire to take on a rapidly improving Newbury side at Monks Lane. ...
  • Look North on Friday
    A small feature on the Club, and Yorkshire clubs in National One, will be shown on BBC Look North on Friday in the 1.30pm and 6.30pm programmes....
  • Ben Gollings new signing
    Doncaster Knights have signed 26 year fly half Ben Gollings. Born in Cornwall, his professional rugby career in the Premiership was with Harlequins, Newcastle Falcons and Worcester before he moved to ...
  • Match Highlights
    Starting this week, the previous weekend's Knights' match highlights will be shown in the Lansdown Suite at 7.30pm every Thursday...followed by Quiz Night at 9.00pm. All members and friends are welcom...
  • Phoenix progress in Cup
    Phoenix came from a 3-10 half time deficit to win 30-10 at Castle Park ion the EDF Energy Vase. Now just 5 games away from Twickenham, Paul Curzon is already getting his new suit measured!...
  • Knights 24 Chiefs 11
    The Knights won an abrasive encounter by 3 tries to 1 at Castle Park but the result was ion douibt until the last five minutes. Without Jason Forster (injured) and with Dave Scully coming off the benc...
  • Exeter Chiefs Preview
    Knights v Chiefs on Saturday at CastlePark2.30pm After two good wins on the road, where nine points out of ten were gathered, the Knights are back on home turf this Saturday knowing they will need a...
  • This weekend's action
    In addition to the Knights' home game against Exeter, the Vets are hosting Sandal; and Phoenix are hosting Medicals (Tyneside) in the EDF Energy Junior Vase. On Sunday the Colts are away at Huddersfie...
  • Barretto out on loan
    Steve Barretto has been loaned to Otley for one month. The Irish prop, just back from a foot injury incurred in pre season training, needs game time and Otley have injury problems in the prop departme...
  • 350 up for Scully?
    Scully the fireman in pole position Dave Scully, the Knights' veteran scrum-half and one of the great men of English rugby, is in line to become the first player to make an incredible 350 league appea...
  • Tom Davies is Barbarian
    Tom Davies selected for the Barbarians Local lad Tom Davies, a product of Doncaster’s junior rugby section and now a professional in the Doncaster Knights, is due to play for the Barbarians tonight ...
  • "A" XV defeat Rotherham
    In a compelling match on Saturday the Knights' "A" team beat Rotherham by 29-17 with a hat trick of tries by Rob Worrincy the highlighted of the afternoon. Others came from Kyle Billam and Craig Deaki...
  • Colts win at Scunthorpe
    The Colts had a comfortable 32-10 awaqy win at Scunthorpe on Sunday. Awaiting further details.......................
  • Moseley 0 Knights 22
    The Knights had theit first "nil" success since doing it to Bracknell in March 2003 but were left ruing their failure to grab the bonus point that was palpably there on offer. A Penalty Try plus other...
  • "A" XV v Rotherham
    For those not going to Moseley on Saturday, the "A" team have an attractive local derby against Rotherham at Castle Park when the kick off is now 2.00pm. The Doncaster side will be: Deakin, Worrincy,...
  • Message from Moseley Club
    Following is a message we have been asked to post by Moseley RFC for the match this saturday and the facilities available for all travelling supporters.   Moseley v Doncaster, Saturday 11th Nov...
  • Moseley match preview
    Moseley v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3pm kick off On a weekend when four of the leading group of six clubs face tougher assignments on paper (Rotherham host Pirates, Leeds are at Exeter, and Bedfor...
  • Edlington Pyramid next
    The DIRECT Community Rugby team are expanding their reach into new schools this term as the Edlington Pyramid gets the attention of Tom Ryder and his team.Children in years 5 and 6 from Warmsworth, H...
  • Bees 13 Knights 39
    A five try win in Solihull keeps the Knights in a tightly bunched top six who have now detatched from the chasing pack. John Rawson scored a debut try, and Jason Forster got two more to bring his tall...
  • Pertemps Bees Preview
    Pertemps Bees v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 2.00pm The Knights make the first of two consecutive visits to the Midlands on Saturday when they travel to Solihull to face the side one place below the...
  • "A" XV win at Harrogate
    The "A" team came from 3-13 behind to win 20-15 in their N2C match at Harrogate. Carey Thomas scored two tries, and Rob Worrincy one....
  • Good weekend's results
    The Knights' "A" XV won 22-6 away at Otley on Saturday, with Rob Worrincy scoring two tries on the wing. Ryan Peacey and John Boden also scored tries. On Sunday the Colts won comfortably at home by 36...
  • Knights 25 Otley 15
    A bonus point win, earned in stoppage time, after Otley disrupted the Knights for an hour. Tries for Gen Wilson, Jason Forster, Simon Bunting and Wes Davies. Match report is now on the website. This p...
  • Otley Match Preview
    Doncaster Knights v Otley on Saturday 2.30pm A second successive Yorkshire derby sees Otley visit Castle Park for only the second time in league history. They didn’t enjoy last year’s visit, going...
  • Clam Japhry Band to play
    The ever popular Clam Japhry band will be playing immediately after the Otley match at Castle Park on Saturday in the Lansdown room which is open to everyone. Firm favourites already with Castle Park ...
  • KIDZ ZONE this weekend
    As part of our target to become the town's premier family friendly club, the KIDZ ZONE will again be open for this week's Otley match. Sited beside the East stand and behind the East terrace, it is cl...
  • Claire Garner on TASS
    As well as an influx of talented athletes into Castle Park for the first XV we have our very own High Flyer. Claire Garner is a young lady who has attracted attention at a national level with her quic...
  • Tykes 30 Knights 18
    The Knights, having established a 10-18 lead after the interval and the platform from which to win the game, then proceded to gift the Tykes three second half tries which left Clive Griffiths apoplect...
  • "A" XV v Moseley OFF
    For the second week running, the "A" XV have been let down by scheduled opposition. This time it's Moseley. Eugene Martin is scouring the land for new opponents - players please keep in contact with h...
  • Tykes v Knights Preview
    Leeds Tykes v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 2.30pm Even during the historic rise of Doncaster through the English league system, this was one fixture that could only be dreamed of! When the Tykes w...
  • This weekend's action
    With the Knights away at Headingley on Saturday, Castle Park will still be a busy place - the "A" XV have been let down by Moseley but are searching for new opposition; but Phoenix 1st and 2nd XVs ent...
  • Knights 29 Coventry 13
    A bonus point win, and Jason Forster's 10th try in 6 matches, made for a satisfactory outcome on a perfect afternoon for rugby. Match report is posted. This photo courtesy of Graham Beardsley. For ful...
  • Coventry match preview
    Doncaster Knights v Coventry on Saturday 2.30pm Clive Griffiths makes three changes to the Knights’ side that lost to the Pirates last weekend. Dan Cook comes in for Luke Gross, who pulled a hamstr...
  • Player of the Month
    Glen Wilson was last night presented with the Players' Player of the Month award for September by Clive Griffiths at a team outing in a local Chinese restaurant. Glen joined from Otley in the summer a...
  • Knights 23 Pirates 29
    A strangely underfunctioning Knights' team conceded a 46 second try that in the end cost them the game. Jason Forster was again a try scorer, as was Glen Wilson, but a coherent Pirates side deserved t...
  • Pirates preview
    Sitting in second spot, and with leaders Plymouth Albion facing a tough derby at Exeter, a Knights’ win against the Pirates could well see them top of the table on Saturday evening. These are heady da...
  • Fiji International Signs
    Doncaster Knights have further strengthened their pack with the signing of current Fijian international No.8 Netani Talei. The 23 year old from Suva stands 1m 90cm and weighs in at 105kg and comes fr...
  • Lexus big success
    Doncaster's junior teams had a very successful Lexus tournament on Sunday, winning two of the age group finals and being runners up in two others.The Under 13s and 16s both were winners. The Under 14s...
  • London Welsh 8 KNIGHTS 29
    Another five point win for the Knights who came from a half time deficit of 5-8 to score four second half tries and take the bonus point. Try scorers were Wes Davies, Glen Wilson, Jason Forster and a ...
  • London Welsh preview
    London Welsh v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3pm   Clive Griffiths returns to an old stomping ground when he takes his Knights to Old Deer Park on Saturday. He has mixed emotions about his retu...
  • Lexus tournament Sunday
    The biggest ever rugby event in the North of England takes place in Doncaster on Sunday 1st October when Castle Park hosts the North qualifying round of the prestigious Lexus Tournament for teams in t...
  • Donny the White Knight
    Doncaster Knights Bringing Art to Life What started with a light hearted discussion six months ago became a reality at Castle Park last Saturday. As part of the Knights’ battle for top of the table ...
  • Colts v Dinnington
    The Colts went down 10-17 in a fast and furious encounter. A match report has been posted....
  • Knights 43 Nottingham 29
    Jason Forster scored a hat trick of tries as the Knights bagged another 5 point haul. Trailing 14-19 at the break, a storming second half performance saw them deny Nottm a bonus point with a late try....
  • "A" XV at Nottingham
    The "A" team traveled to Nottingham on Saturday for a friendly and went down by 31-21. Donovan Van Vuuren scored twice, and Dan Storey once. Dan converted all three.Team: Carter, Van Vuuren, Mulhollan...
  • Nottingham match preview
    The Knights in fourth place will be hoping for a first ever win against ninth placed Nottingham at Castle Park on Saturday and are able to field a strong team to do so. With no injuries from last wee...
  • COLTS game OFF
    The fixture against Morley on Sunday is off - Morley have withdrawn. Despite efforts to find alternative opposition it has not proved possible so all Colts should now attend a training session at the ...
  • This weekend's action
    The Knights are back on home turf on Saturday with an attractive fixture v Nottingham (2.30pm) - preview to follow. Also at Castle Park will be the Phoenix 2nd XV v Aireborough, and the Dragons v Shef...
  • Plymouth 14 Knights 13
    The Knights lost out by a point at Brickfields. A highlights package will be shown at the club Tuesday evening at 8pm....
  • This weekend's action
    With the Knights away for the second successive weekend, at Plymouth, the action at Castle Park on Saturday centres on the "A" XV hosting Morley at 2.30pm, and Phoenix at home to West Leeds at 3.00pm....
  • Fly Boys off to Plymouth
    The Knights are taking to the air this weekend as they fly from Doncaster Airport at 10am on Saturday morning to their top of the table clash against second place Plymouth Albion. A 31 seater aircraft...
  • Knights' A win 59-6
    Doncaster "A"  59 Bees "A" 6 Doncaster proved too strong for the Bees second string at Castle Park, running in nine tries in the sunny conditions. Dan Storey was the star of the show with 29 poi...
  • This weekend's action
    With the Knights across the Pennines at Sedgley Tigers, the Castle Park entertainment is left in the hands of the "A" team who host Bradford & Bingley in the N2C league at 2.30pm; and Phoenix 2nds...
  • Sedgley Park 6 Knights 48
    A seven try demolition of the Tigers was completed without breaking sweat for much of the game! Jason Forster got two more tries before being rested early second half - five other players got on the t...
  • Sedgley Tigers Preview
    After a successful start to the season last weekend, the Knights cross the Pennines on Saturday looking to make it two out of two at Sedgley Park. The Tigers, who were spared relegation last season by...
  • Robert Worrincy signs
    Doncaster Knights have signed Robert Worrincy, a 21 year old winger from Sheffield Eagles rugby league club. He joined the Eagles from Castleford Tigers and previously played Super League for London B...
  • Knights 27 Newbury 11
    A bonus point win was thoroughly deserved in difficult playing conditions. Tries by Jason Forster (2), John Boden and Glen Wilson, with Mark Woodrow converting two and adding a late penalty, saw the K...
  • Weldrick shirt sponsor
    The Knights are delighted to announce that Weldricks Pharmacy has become their new shirt sponsor for this season....
  • Newbury Match Preview
    Knights Ready to Charge!..... Clive Griffiths has named a strong looking line up to start the National One league campaign, and one that will feature no fewer than eight Knights’ debutants. In Jason F...
  • This weekend's action
    The Knights' season opener against Newbury is not the only action on Saturday at Castle Park. There are two Phoenix games - 1sts v Barnsley and 2nds v Sheffield both kicking off at 3pm. The Knights' "...
  • Junior Registration Day
    This Sunday 3rd September is Registration Day for all the Mini and Junior age groups from 7 to 17s. All players should attend Castle Park on Sunday morning from 11am to 1pm to sign up for another year...
  • New Club Doctor
    The club is delighted to announce that Andy Smith has become the club match day doctor. He is one of the A&E Consultants for the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust that covers Pontefract, Wakefield and Dewsb...
  • Knights 33 Halifax 3
    The Knights had a convincing 33-3 win over an industrious Halifax who gave our defence a thorough workout for periods in the second half. Wes Davies bagged two tries in an impressive home debut, and o...
  • Saturday 26 August
    The pre-season preparations finish with two matches against Halifax at Castle Park on Saturday. At 1.00pm the "A" XV play, followed by the 1st XV at 3.00pm. Both games will be on the main pitch. Clive...
  • Scully Knighted!
    David Scully joins Doncaster Knights......... Doncaster Knights are pleased to announce that David Scully has joined the club. The 41 year old was described by Clive Griffiths as the Teddy Sherringh...
  • Jonno Rugby Camp
    Today and for the next two days, the club is hosting a 'Johnno Rugby Camp' which is a three day course for 11 - 16 year olds, run in conjunction with the RFU, by Martin Johnson & his organization....
  • Knights win at Aberavon
    At half time Doncaster were leading 12-5 with two tries by Jason Forster on his return to Wales! Mark Woodrow converted one. The second half saw Ryan Peacey, playing at eight, add a third try, and the...
  • Aberavon weekend
    After two months in pre season training, the Doncaster Knights head off on Friday for a three day camp in South Wales led by their new Director of Rugby, the former Welsh coach, Clive Griffiths. The c...
  • Doncaster Knights Launch
    Doncaster Rugby Club is entering a unique period in its 135 year history. Over the past 19 years, since the instigation of a league system in Rugby Union, Doncaster have been promoted 8 times from hu...
  • Quiz Nights on Thursdays
    Thursday TV too tedious?...Cracked the Da Vinci Code?...then come to the Members' Bar at Castle Park on Thursdays for a fun night out. We will be holding a fun, free to enter quiz every Thursday from ...
  • New Sales Executive
    As of 21st August we have a member of the sales team joining us. Rachael Sharville will target new business for conferences and proactively sell Castle Park as a venue....
  • CEO Invite to Readers
    INVITATION......Doncaster Rugby Football Club is about to embark on one of the most exciting periods in the club’s history. Alongside the launch of full time professional rugby, which brings internati...
  • Cricket Day
    The Dragons would like to extend an invitation to all adult playing sections of DRFC to take part in their annual cricket day. Dragons, Knights, Demons and Phoenix are very welcome and encouraged to t...
  • Quiet Summer? NO!!
    The website saw some 7500 unique visitors last month, who made a total of 36000 visits to this site and read 138000 pages. Not bad for a quiet summer! Thanks for your interest in the Club and be assur...
  • New RDO Appointed
    .....New Community Rugby Development Officer (RDO) appointed.......     Alistair Wood has been appointed full time RDO at Doncaster Rugby Club working for DIRECT (Doncaster Inclusive Rugb...
  • New 2nd XV/Academy Coach
    New 2nd XV Coach Appointed Eugene Martin has been appointed as full time 2nd XV Coach with the added responsibility of developing an Academy structure within the Club that will identify and develop y...
  • Tiger joins the Pack.....
        ......Clive Griffiths has bolstered the Doncaster pack with the significant signing of Kiwi prop, John Rawson, from Leicester Tigers.   The 30 year old, 1.78m and 106kg, tight h...
  • Two new backs added (1)
    .........Paul Bailey (Saracens) and Spencer Davey (Bath) latest recruits in the backs.......... ....Clive Griffiths has signed two top class backs with Premiership and England age group experience - 2...
  • Two new backs added (2)
    Spencer Davey (Bath) and Paul Bailey (Saracens)latest recruits in the backs Clive Griffiths has signed two top class backs with Premiership and England age group experience - 23 year old Spencer Davey...
  • New Fitness Coach
    ..........New Fitness and Conditioning Coach appointed......   ......Support for the increasingly professional squad at Doncaster has been enhanced by the appointment of Geoff Evans as full tim...
  • Griff's Q&A event 17 July
    All of last season's season ticket holders have been mailed inviting them to a FREE Pie & Peas evening on 17th July at which there will be a question and answer session with Clive Griffi...
  • Phoenix AGM date...
    ....The Doncaster Phoenix AGM will take place at Castle Park on Wednesday 26th July 2006 at 2030hrs. Any members wishing to raise any issues must do so in writing to Mr W.Hircock (Secretary) by 12th ...
  • Ben Jones new scrum half
    ......Doncaster sign a Saint....... Ben Jones joins from Northampton.     Following the relocation of Charlie Harrison, and the loss of Llyr Lane back to Wales, Doncaster have moved to f...
  • Wes Davies signs
    ......Wes Davies is latest Castle Park arrival...........   Doncaster have signed the Cornish Pirates back Wes Davies. Originally from Wigan, he initially played rugby league for Wigan, Salford...
  • New Charitable Trust
    DONCASTER RFC ANNOUNCE THE FORMATION OF THE DONCASTER INCLUSIVE RUGBY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY TRUST” ‘Helping Doncaster to discover the spirit.’ Doncaster RFC has ambitions to not only play at the hig...
  • Colin Blount RIP
    The Club deeply regrets the passing of a long term supporter in Colin Blount who died today. Our sympathies and best wishes go to his son John, and family, on this sad occasion....
  • RDO JOB VACANCY
    Rugby Development Officer Wanted   As part of an exiting move to form a charity, the community programme at First Division Rugby Club Doncaster requires an individual to fulfil the full time ro...
  • Fozzie joins Doncaster
    Jason Forster signs as player/forwards coach..... Doncaster Rugby Club is delighted to announce the signing of the Newport Gwent Dragons’ captain Jason Forster in a deal that sees him join forces with...
  • Pre Season fixtures
    Doncaster will play away at Aberavon on Saturday 19th August; and at home against opposition still to be confirmed a week later....
  • Mark Woodrow for No. 10
    Woodrow to take the 10 shirt…….   Mark Woodrow has been unveiled as the man to fill the considerable gap left by Rob Liley’s retirement in next season’s Doncaster squad.   Mark, aged 25...
  • Ben Phillips joins us
    Welsh influence felt in arrival of Ben Philips from Pontypridd.......... Doncaster Rugby Club is pleased to confirm the signing of the Pontypridd hooker, Ben Phillips. The 25 year old, a solid 5ft 9in...
  • Otley star joins us!!....
    Glen Wilson joins Doncaster..........   Doncaster’s recruitment for next season’s campaign, which yesterday saw Newcastle Falcon’s Luke Gross sign up, is given added impetus with the move of Ot...
  • Luke Gross signs.........
    Luke Gross joins Doncaster from Newcastle Falcons The 36-year-old American second row forward has spent the last two seasons at Newcastle Falcons, making 39 Premiership and European appearances. He ...
  • Griffiths Appointed DoR
    Doncaster get their man at last! Doncaster Rugby Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Clive Griffiths as its new Director of Rugby following his departure from the role of defence coac...
  • Ieuan's Achievement!
    Youngest ever Referee Ieuan Davis from Doncaster has become the youngest ever fully qualified referee in England when he completed the RFU National Foundation Course (Part 2) aged only 11 years. He ...
  • First new signing
    First new addition to Doncaster Squad Doncaster are pleased to welcome Anthony Carter to Castle Park, the first of several new players who will join the club for next season. Carter, aged 25, and ...
  • Summer Opening Hours
    During the summer months the club will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7pm for members and guests.  It will open on other nights once training restarts or when there are priva...
  • Dragons win Tournament
    Congratulations to the Doncaster Dragons who won the South Yorkshire Vets Tournament at Barnsley over the weekend! This coming weekend they are off to Italy on tour to Treviso....
  • Donny boys at Twickenham
    Congratulations to Dan Storey and Tom Davies who helped the Yorkshire U20 side defeat Oxfordshire on Sunday to win a place in the final against Northumberland at Twickenham on 29th May....
  • Birm'ham 29 Doncaster 31
    In a nail biting finish, Donovan Van Vuuren scored a try to level the scores and Rob Liley added the conversion to record another away win. Liley's 11 points on the day took him past the 2000 mark in ...
  • Bees Preview
    Pertemps Bees v Doncaster For the final match of their first season in National One, Doncaster travel into the midst of high controversy on Saturday to play the league’s bottom side. The Bees playe...
  • S Y Trophy
    Stocksbridge 23 Doncaster Phoenix 21 Phoenix went out in the semi-final of the South Yorkshire Trophy in an entertaining close game at Stocksbridge. Trailing 20-9 at half time they showed gritted det...
  • Colts out of Cup
    The Colts went out of the Yorkshire Cup with a 5-13 home defeat to Harrogate after an error strewn performance. The one try was an interception, scored by Sam Palmer....
  • Doncaster 31 Nott'ham 36
    Five tries apiece at Castle Park made for an entertaining match but the home side will rue errors that cost the game! Rob Liley passed the 1000 point mark for the club to join a small select group of ...
  • Nottingham match preview
    Doncaster v Nottingham on Saturday 2.30pm Liley Landmark approaches With a perfect sense of timing, Doncaster skipper Rob Liley closes in on a remarkable statistical double this weekend. He needs ju...
  • New CEO Appointed
    James Criddle Appointed as New Chief Executive Now that Doncaster Rugby Football Club Ltd’s (DRFC) operations at Castle Park have grown so considerably, it has been decided by the Board to appoint ...
  • This Coming Saturday
    It's going to be all action this Saturday to mark the last home game of the season against Nottingham! It will also be Rob Liley's last home game before he hangs up his boots. After the game a live ba...
  • Sedgley P 33 Doncaster 19
    After coasting through the first quarter and establishing a 13 point lead, Doncaster lost their way and deservedly went down 33-19 in a lacklustre performance. It was a terrible disappointment to the ...
  • Sedgley Park Preview
    Doncaster head off across the Pennines with real hopes of a fifth successive league win against their old Roses rivals who lie one place off the bottom of the table. With Otley facing a tough ask at R...
  • Colts Yorks Cup QF
    The Colts will play their delayed Yorkshire Cup tie against Harrogate on Sunday 30April at Castle Park with a 1.00pm kick off. ...
  • Doncaster 16 Wharfdale 34
    Doncaster's young 2nd XV went down to a lively and penertrative Wharfedale side in the Yorkshire Cup. Interest in the competition has dimished as evidenced by a very small crowd!...
  • Yorkshire Cup - Wednesday
    RESULT: Doncaster 16 Wharfedale 34 The Yorkshire Cup gets under way with a home tie against Wharfedale at 6.30pm on Wednesday 12 April. Entry price is £5 with usual concessions at £3. Free parking ...
  • Colts lose in National SF
    The Colts went down 24-8 away at Rochford Hundred (Essex) on Sunday after leading 8-7 at half time. Less than happy with the officiating of two tries, Doncaster were left wondering why such an importa...
  • Doncaster 38 Holland 7
    Brad Hunt scored twice, with others from Steve Barretto, Dan Storey and Oliver Cook (with Jon Benson having a perfect kicking day) as team organisation overcame individual skills at Castle Park....
  • Phoenix rise!
    Congratulations to Doncaster Phoenix on their promotion to Yorkshire Three for next season. A comfortable win over Otliensians secures the second promotion place....
  • South Yorkshire Trophy
    On Tuesday 11th April Doncaster Phoenix entertain Sheffield 3rd XV in the South Yorkshire Trophy. The game kicks off at 6.30pm and the meet time is 5.30pm Squad: Liddle, Oliver, Tyrer, Skidmore, Dougl...
  • National U 17s on Sunday
    Castle Park will play host to the semi finals of the RFU National Under 17s competition this Sunday. At 2.00pm Ampthill play Leigh followed at 3.30pm by Worcester against Wilmslow. Come and watch the ...
  • Colts advance to QF
    The Colts finally advanced to the Yorkshire Cup Quarter Finals by beating Huddersfield by 18-0 at Castle Park on Tuesday evening, after the game had suffered four postponements at Huddersfield due to ...
  • Colts v Rochford (Essex)
    This weekend sees the Colts travel to Essex to play their National Plate Semi Final against Rochford Hundred at 12.30pm on Sunday. They are travelling South on Saturday to prepare for the match. The w...
  • Dutch match preview
    Doncaster v Netherlands on Saturday 2.30pm Doncaster play their first match against an international side when the Dutch fly in on Saturday. Facilitated by the daily flights from Doncaster Airport to...
  • Doncaster WIN at Newbury
    Doncaster have won 30-11 at Newbury - tries by Earnshaw, Montagu and Wood (2) gain the try bonus point! Rob Liley added two conversions and two penalties. Match report now posted....
  • Colts again delayed!
    For the fourth time the Yorkshire Colts Cup tie at Huddersfield has been postponed - this time due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will now be played at Castle Park on Tuesday evening 7.30pm under li...
  • This weekend's action
    The 1st XV travel to Newbury for a Sunday 3pm kick off. The side is the one that won against Rotherham last weekend, except for John Cannon and Ngalu Tau who are rested - Brad Hunt and Richard List de...
  • Doncaster 35 Rotherham 34
    An excellent win by five tries to four saw Doncaster notching up the elusive four try bonus point by half time (28-13) before withstanding a massive Roth assault after the break and running out winner...
  • Colts Cup Tie re-arranged
    The next attempt to play the game is on Sunday 2nd April at Huddersfield. This will be the fourth attempt!...
  • 2nd XV is OFF
    The 2nd XV game at Rotherham on Saturday was OFF due to their pitch being waterlogged....
  • This weekend's action
    The 1st XV are at home on SUNDAY (2.30pm) against Rotherham so the Saturday action focuses on the 2nd XV fixture against Roth at Clifton Lane where ko is at 2.00pm. At Castle park the Dragons host Man...
  • Rotherham Match Preview
    Dan Cook has been forced to withdraw from the Doncaster team to play Rotherham on Sunday after injuring a shoulder in training this week. His place is taken by Ed Norris. Cook was one of eight former ...
  • Dan Cook's Preview
    In the much anticipated clash with the Titans on Sunday there will be several former Rotherham players wearing the Doncaster shirt.Amongst them should have been a great favourite with the Clifton Lane...
  • Rotherham Match Tickets
    Tickets for the home match against Rotherham are on advance sale now from the club office in person or by phone/credit card. Stand seats are £12 and Terracing £10 with concessions available. Car parki...
  • Colts win at Ampthill
    The Colts had an excellent 24-18 win at Ampthill, Bedford, in the National Plate Quarter Final. They are away again in the Semi Final at Rochford (Essex) . Date to be confirmed on or before 9th April...
  • Cup Final for Under 15s
    Doncaster U15s progressed to the Yorkshire Cup Final by overcoming a spirited Wharfedale side by 22-3 at Castle Park....
  • League One Expands!
    The RFU have agreed the expansion of National One to 16 clubs by suspending relegation for this season. This is the RFU Press release : March 17 RFU COUNCIL APPROVES EXPANSION OF NATIONAL LEAGUE ONE...
  • Saturday 18 March
    The 1st XV have another of these annoying blank Saturdays so the attention focuses on an interesting friendly between the 2nd XV and Sheffield Tigers 1st XV at Castle Park on Saturday (2.30pm). Tigers...
  • National Colts Plate Draw
    If the Colts can win their quarter final at Ampthill on Sunday they face another long trip in the semi final at the winners of Rochford Hundred (Essex) and Keynsham (Bristol). Tie to be played on or b...
  • Doncaster 30 Lon Welsh 11
    A thoroughly well deserved three try to one victory took Doncaster out of the bottom two and left everyone in good heart for the Rotherham match in two weeks time. Tries by Donavan Van Vuuren, Dan Mon...
  • This weekend's action
    A busy Saturday at Castle Park features the 1st XV at home to London Welsh (2.30pm) as well as the 2nd XV at home v Wharfedale (3pm) and Phoenix 2nds at home to Airborough. Playing away are the Dragon...
  • London Welsh preview
    Doncaster are able to select the same starting line up that beat Otley last time out, and are buoyed by the return of Charlie Harrison after a long injury - he starts on the bench. Kick off at Castle ...
  • Colts this Sunday
    The Yorkshire Colts Cup tie that was postponed due to weather last weekend will be played this Sunday at Huddersfield - kick off 1.30pm....
  • Ladies' Day on Saturday
    Doncaster Demons invite all ladies and girls over 14 to a day of rugby based fun at Castle Park next Saturday. The Demons are running a girls development day prior to the London Welsh game. The day s...
  • This weekend's action
    With no 1st XV match this weekend, the Castle Park action sees Phoenix entertain Hemsworth and the Dragons host Worksop Vets.On Sunday the Colts are away at Huddersfield and the Demons are away at Yor...
  • 2nd XV at Cleckheaton OFF
    The 2nds match at Cleckheaton has been called off due to heavy Friday snowfall on a frozen pitch....
  • U 21 Academy v Rotherham
    The Academy is due to play against Rotherham on Thursday night 7pm at Castle Park. Obviously we are keeping an eye on the weather and on ground conditions as there must be some doubt, given the foreca...
  • U 21 v Rotherham is OFF
    The Academy game against Rotherham on Thursday night at Castle Park is OFF. Rotherham are unable to send a team!...
  • Doncaster 24 Otley 12
    Doncaster won the Yorkshire derby but couldn't find the fourth try for a bonus point. Two tries by John Cannon and one by Mike Wood, all converted by Rob Liley who added a penalty. ...
  • Colts win on Sunday
    Doncaster Colts pulled off a 17-7 home win on Sunday against Huddersfield, whom they meet again away next Sunday in the Yorlshire Colts Cup....
  • Yorks U20 at Doncaster
    Yorkshire Under 20s are playing at Castle Park on Sunday 2.15pm against Northumberland in round 3 of the regional part of the competition that ends in a county championship final at Twickenham. Having...
  • This weekend's action
    With the 1st XV at home v Otley (2.30pm), the 2nds travel to Otley to play the reverse fixture in N2C. The Dragons are at home v Pontefract 3rds and Phoenix are awat at Burley. On Sunday the Colts are...
  • Match v Otley 25 February
    Doncaster approach this Yorkshire derby in much better heart after a hugely improved performance at Plymouth last weekend when they were denied a deserved away win in stoppage time. The pack, who domi...
  • Community Programme
    Rugby Club Community Programme expands further   The community programme at Doncaster Rugby Club (DRFC) continues to gather momentum with the support of Hesley Group, IFI and Sportsmatch. &nbs...
  • Plymouth 27 Doncaster 25
    Doncaster's brave second half fight back from a 24-8 half time deficit was cruelly ended with a penalty in the 4th minute of stoppage time to give the hosts the win. Doncaster tries were from John Can...
  • 2nd XV now AWAY at Scunny
    Once again, Otley have cried off a visit to Castle Park. This time they cite a shortage of front row. Tom Martin has arranged an alternative fixture AWAY at Scunthorpe. See 2nd XV news page for squad...
  • Plymouth Team
    Donovan Van Vuuren and Dan Storey are the latest backs to be added to the injured list after the Quins match last weekend - Donovan has a scratched retina and Dan a head injury. Jimmy Rule is also bei...
  • This weekend's action
    With the 1st XV away in Devon, the 2nd XV take centre stage at Castle Park on Saturday with the first of two back to back N2C games against Otley. This one was postponed earlier in the season. Kick of...
  • Colts advance to last 8
    Harrogate Colts 13 Doncaster Colts 21 - Doncaster advanced to the last eight of the National Colts Plate competition with this excellent away win at Harrogate....
  • Doncaster 0 Quins 45
    A six try to nil victory was a fair reflection of the huge gap in talent and wage bill between the two teams. Even so, Doncaster did not play as well as they can and were very disappointed with their ...
  • Team v Quins
    The team to take on Quins on Sunday is as follows:J Boden, M Riley, M Wood, J Cannon, D van Vuuren, R Liley, L Lane, S Bunting, J Roddam, N Tau, G Kenworthy, D Cook, R Earnshaw, S Grainger, D Montagu....
  • Life of Liley
    As Doncaster, club and town, gears up for its biggest game ever onSunday when the all star Harlequins come to Castle Park, one man in particular has a special interest in the match. Rob Liley, Doncast...
  • Quins Match Arrangements
    Please note that match tickets (£10 and concessions) WILL be available on the day at gates around the ground. We ask you to arrive as early as possible before 2pm to ensure being in place for kick off...
  • Road Closure Notification
    Please be aware that Armthorpe Road will be closed next weekend from 6am Saturday until 9am Sunday from Armthorpe centre to the bridge. Access to the Club will be from the Leger Way only. Things will ...
  • Muller Departs
    Doncaster RFC have parted Company with their Director of Rugby Development, Pieter Muller, with immediate effect. Chief Executive John Lowe said that the Club, who are currently third from bottom in N...
  • This weekend's action
    The 2nd XV had a re-arranged game (Moseley called off) away against Hull Ionians whose own game has been postponed. But they called off on Friday night!. The Castle Park action sees Phoenix at home t...
  • Quins Match Posters
    The Club office would love to hear from anyone who can put a poster advertising the Quins game on 12th February in any shop, pub, office, factory etc etc to give as much publicity to the  game as...
  • Coventry 37 Doncaster 24
    Doncaster once again failed to win away from home in a match they could have won. John Lowe's match report has been posted. Doncaster team: J Benson, M Riley, J Cannon, J Boden, M Wood, R Liley, L Lan...
  • Rotherham 24 U21s 17
    The Academy Under 21 lost 24-17 at Rotherham tonight (Thursday). The team selected was: Keil Billam Adam Lloyd Ricky Tipper James Cuthbertson Dan Brookfield Ben Millar Tom Pearce Tom Davies Mike Mar...
  • This weekend's action
    With the 1st XV away at Coventry, home action centres on the 2nd XV N2C match against Harrogate at Castle Park (2.30pm). The Colts are away at Middlesborough on Sunday 12 noon....
  • Wheatley Hills assisted
    ............Doncaster respond to Wheatley Hills’ plea for help Doncaster have agreed to send hooker Scott Plevey on short term loan to Wheatley Hills to help them through their front row player injury...
  • Matt Riley in on loan
    Sale Shark's winger MATT RILEY has joined us on loan to cover the injury crisis in the backs. Both Donovan Van Vuuren and Nick Wakley have damaged ribs after the Bedford game and will miss the next co...
  • COLTS MATCH OFF
    Preston have pulled out of Sunday's Cup game unable to raise a team, giving Doncaster a bye into the last 16 round.  ...
  • Exeter 31 Doncaster 5
    Matt Riley scored a try on debut but Exeter take full points witha four try win. James Rothwell has a bad knee injury that looks like he will miss the rest of the season. John Lowe's match report has ...
  • Exeter Preview
    It’s another West Country trip for Pieter Muller’s men this weekend as they visit The County Ground for the first time – and arguably not at the best time as full time professional Exeter have this we...
  • This weekend's action
    With the 1st XV away at Exeter, and the 2nd XV without a fixture, the action at Castle Park on Saturday sees the Dragons v Barton and Phoenix v Bramley both at 2.15pm.On Sunday the Colts are at home v...
  • Hesley Suite Opened
    The latest addition to Castle Park's already excellent facilities was declared open on Saturday when Steve & Di Lloyd performed the ceremony before lunch at the home game against Bedford. Able to ...
  • 2nds win away at Halifax
    An understrength 2 XV managed a narrow 31-27 away win at Halifax in Saturday's N2C fixture to keep their title challenge alive. Match report posted....
  • Colts win in Cup at Otley
    The Colts pulled off an excellent 23-12 away win in the National Colts Plate at Otley on Sunday. The reward is a next round home tie against Preston Grasshoppers next Sunday 15th January with a 12 noo...
  • Doncaster 17 Bedford 24
    Despite the late withdrawal of Rob Liley, Doncaster managed to compete admirably and were well worth their losing bonus point after holding the Blues to 7-7 at half time. Tries by Ryan Peacey and Simo...
  • Bedford Match Preview
    Doncaster will be without both Russell Earnshaw and Charlie Harrison for the visit of Bedford Blues to Castle Park. Earnshaw has had a minor knee operation and should be ready in another week, but Har...
  • New facilities opening
    Doncaster will unveil the latest addition to the already excellent facilities at CastlePark when the club hosts Bedford Blues this Saturday. A newly built two storey building in the north east corner ...
  • This coming Saturday
    This Saturday sees the first ever visit of the Bedford Blues to Castle Park. Kick off is 2.30pm. Stand tickets are selling fast but can still be bought in advance by calling 01302 831388 and using a c...
  • Colts this Sunday
    The Colts are away at Otley this Sunday 15th in the BNational Colts Plate competition at 12 noon. The prize for the winner is a home tie against Preston Grasshoppers in the next round....
  • 2nds WIN at B&B
    The 2nd XV had a 22-12 away win at Wagon Lane. Match report will be posted later. The team was: Kyle Billam James Rothwell Craig Deakin Duncan Murray Dan Brookfield Guy Townsley Simon Greenslade T...
  • Scott Plevey out on loan
    Scott Plevey was loaned to Halifax on a short term basis to help them with current injury problems, and to get Scott some match action. He has been recalled this week....
  • Midweek rugby
    Phoenix went down 10-35 against South Yorkshire Police on Wednesday night (4th) under the lights in a very entertaining game The squad was : Mcnally (Snr), Snow, Timms, Mundy, Malton, Williams,Lane,...
  • Pirates 43 Doncaster 26
    A four try performance gave Doncaster a bonus point to take north. Two tries by Mike Wood and others by Russell Earnshaw and Steve Barretto.Rob Liley converted three. Full match report has now been po...
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