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- Knights 37 Newbury 7
A five try win that Lynn Howells thought was about the best the Knights have played over 80 minutes this season completed the double over Newbury and sent them home with the Blues! Podcasts with the t... - Newbury Preview
On Saturday (kick off 2.00pm) the Knights are at home against Newbury, a club we have been playing each of the past six seasons since we first met in National Two. To date there have been eleven match... - Cornish ABs 8 Knights 27
Cornish All Blacks 8 Doncaster Knights 27 Doncaster Knights set off for Cornwall on the back of two consecutive defeats and still reeling from losing, with 5 days, all three of their first ... - On Line Tickets Now Live
Doncaster Knights have launched a new online ticket sales system with immediate effect. Rugby fans can now purchase tickets for Doncaster Knights games at Castle Park using a Credit or Debit Card via ... - Boxing Day Game Video
Another fantastic game in the 20 year history of the Boxing Day match at Castle Park. Two teams came together to blow away a few cobwebs and raise money for some fantastic causes. A Late kickoff due t... - Xmas Panto Invitation
All members and regular supporters are invited to a traditional Xmas Panto " The Magic Castle" being held at Castle Park on Thursday 27th December at 4.00pm. Entrance is FREE. As space is limited plea... - Glen Wilson anouncement
Doncaster Knights' skipper Glen Wilson will miss the remainder of the season with the recurrence of a back injury which requires an immediate operation. We wish him well in his recovery.... - Launceston offer
Message from Launceston. This is our last home game of 2007 and we are looking to end the year in style with a massive Polson party, some great sport, some great entertainment and some great company. ... - Knights 17 Coventry 25
Doncaster Knights were defeated at Castle Park by a Coventry team showing their best form of the capaign so far. Coventry seemed unable to put a foot wrong all game , overcoming a Knights side unable ... - Academy OFF on Sunday
The Academy game at Huddersfield YMCA is OFF due to frozen pitch. The Academy are away at Huddersfield YMCA Colts i(12 noon) n a Yorkshire Colts Cup tie postponed from last Sunday. The team is: T hugh... - Coventry match UPDATE
We are very hopeful that the game will be on. The ground is in same condition as Friday when it became playable by lunchtime. Xmas lunch will take place. Doncaster Knights v Coventry on Saturday 2.00... - 20 Xmas lunch places
Due to late cancellation there are 20 places available for the Xmas lunch on Saturday at £13 a head (ground entry extra). If you are interested please call the club sales office on 01302 831388 today.... - Bar & Food on Saturday
FOR INFORMATION - SATURDAY ARRANGEMENTS Because some 440 Xmas lunches are booked in before the Coventry game on Saturday (sold out) and will be served across the Murrayfield, Arms Park & Twickenh... - Fa'aoso signs for Knights
Knights sign Lisiate Fa’aoso Doncaster Knights have moved to cover the recall of Sean Tomes to Newcastle Falcons, and the continuing absence of the injured Luke Gross, by signing the Tongan lock forwa... - Home Draw in EDF Trophy
EDF ENERGY NATIONAL TROPHY. ROUND 4 DRAW The draw for Round 4 of the EDF Energy National Trophy - ties to be played on the weekend of January 12, 2008 - is as follows: Blackheath v Halifax Cambr... - Tackle Heath Scheme
TACKLE HEALTH SCHEME AIMS TO CONVERT THE COMMUNITY DIRECT – the Doncaster Inclusive Rugby Education Community Trust – a registered charity which aims to promote rugby at grass roots level in Doncaste... - Exeter 26 Knights 8
The Chiefs deserved their bonus point win in attrociously windy conditions. The Knights had an early Woodrow penalty and a late Boden try but, after leading 12-3 at the break, Exeter got the result th... - Exeter match preview
Exeter Chiefs v Doncaster Knights on Saturday at 3.00pm The half way point in the season arrives this weekend, after which every one of the fifteen other sides will have been played, and for the Chief... - Academy on Sunday in Cup
The Academy team to play at Huddersfield YMCA Colts on Sunday (12 noon) in the Yorkshire Colts Cup is as follows: R Jackson, M Murray, J Holmes, M Melhuish, T Barker, M Steadman, N Francis, A Fagen, ... - Knights 39 Rotherham 15
At last a home performance by the Knights who led 15-3 at the break and in the end scored five tries for a comprehensive win. Picture of Chris Planchant's try courtesy of Brian Pollard Anthony Carter'... - "A" lose at Rotherham
The "A" team lost a close match at Bawtry Road last night, going down by the narrowest of margins 17-16.... - Venue change tonight!
The "A" team game against Rotherham tonight will now be played at the Graham Tolley Sports Centre, Bawtry Road, Rotherham (7.30pm). Directions as follows: Directions to the Graham Tolley Spor... - "A" team Rotherham Monday
The Knights "A" team are playing Rotherham at Bawtry Road on Monday night (7.30pm). The team (updated Monday 9.45am) is:, R Jackson, J Rothwell, S Young, M Melhuish, T Barker, C Rees, D Storey, R List... - Rotherham match preview
With the departure last May of Leeds (up) and Otley (down) from National One, the unique Yorkshire derby experience is limited to just one match at Castle Park and one at Clifton Lane. The first of th... - Saturday Arrangements
A bumper crowd is expected for the first "derby" game of the season as Rotherham Titans travel to Castle Park, home of Doncaster Knights, on Saturday 1st December, 2pm KO.To add to an already exciting... - Academy win 29-0
The Academy were at home on Sunday and enjoyed a comfortable 29-0 win against Sheffield. The team was: N Francis, R Jackson, S Slingsby, M Melhuish, T Hughes, M Steadman, D Matthews, N Sydall, N Dough... - "A" team lose 7-15
The Knights "A" team were away at Nottingham on Monday night and went down by 15-7. The team was as follows R Jackson, J Webb, S Young, C Thomas, J Rothwell, C Rees, D Storey, R List, S Plevey, J Raw... - Knights 22 London Welsh 3
Another win and another game where the bonus point eluded the Knights. Tries by Donavan Van Vuuren, Wes Davies and Cerith Rees. See Lynn Howells' and Cerith Rees' views on the game in our podcast sec... - London Welsh Preview
Doncaster Knights v London Welsh on Saturday 2.30pm Doncaster fans will get a first sight of new Tongan prop Toma Toke on Saturday. After two weeks of impressive work in training, and an eye catching... - Welsh interest onSaturday
We will be recording the Wales v S Africa international on Saturday and showing it "as live" immediately after our game against London Welsh. The London Welsh supporters' bus is staying to watchy the ... - National Colts Cup Draw
The Academy, who won at Wharfedale on Sunday, has been rewarded with a home draw in the 4th Round of the National Colts Cup. They will entertain Stockport Colts on Sunday 20th Janaury at 12 noon.... - Academy win at Wharfedale
The Academy won 31-6 today at wet Wharfedale in a match that doubled as a Colts League and a National Colts Cup fixture. Tries from Tom Barker, Danny Matthews, Joe Makin and two from Steve Slingsby - ... - Bedford 14 Knights 16
A late Mark Woodrow penalty gave the Knights the points at Goldington Road. Woody hit three penalties and converted Paul Bailey's try for the win that keeps them in second place. Video podcasts by Gle... - Academy at Wharfedale Sun
The Academy are at Wharfedale on Sunday (12.30pm) to play a match that counts as both a Yorkshire Colts league game and the National Colts Cup. The team is:R Jackson, A Lee, M Melhuish, S Slingsby, T ... - Knights at Bedford Blues
Doncaster Knights at Bedford Blues on Saturday The Knights will be looking to get back to winning ways this weekend at Bedford, after giving up their unbeaten home record to the Pirates a week ago. Th... - Falcons recall Sean Tomes
Sean Tomes has been recalled to the Falcons as the Newcastle club find themselves short of second row forwards through injury and retirement. This was always a condition of his loan arrangement. ... - John Cannon Departure
John Cannon leaves Doncaster Knights It is with considerable regret that we have to announce that the Club and John Cannon have mutually agreed to cancel John’s contract due to on going medical issu... - "A" team Rotherham Monday
The Knights "A" vXV play on Monday night against Rotherham at Clifton Lane 7.30pm. The team is: R Jackson, P Bailey, B HUnt, S Young, J Rothwell, M Steadman, D Storey, T Toke, P O'Donavan, J Rawson, A... - Knights 12 Pirates 16
The Knights were unable to lay their Pirate bogey, despite leading twice in an attritional forward battle at Castle Park. The thoughts of Anthony Carter and Mark Woodrow can be seen on our podcast sec... - Calling all Girls yrs 7-9
GIRLS will now have the opportunity to begin playing Tag Rugby at Doncaster Rugby club on a Wednesday night, 6pm – 7pm, with Year 7, 8 & 9 girls welcome to come and join in. There may also be a fu... - New Signing - NEWS
Knights sign Tongan World Cup prop Toma Toke Director of Rugby Lynn Howells has moved quickly to sign up Toma Toke, a 22 year old Tongan prop who was being eyed up by a number of clubs around the wo... - Pirates Preview
The Knights’ credentials will be severely tested on Saturday when a strong Pirates side invades Castle Park in what, for them, is a crucial encounter. They lie fifth, a point behind Nottingham, but al... - Moseley 11 Knights 18
Yet another away win that keeps the Knights in second spot.Tries by Glen Wilson & Brad Hunt plus the boot of Mark Woodrow (1c,2p) won the points but after being 18-5 ahead at the break, the second... - Academy on Sunday
The Academy side host Middlesbrough in a Yorkshire Colts league game on Sunday , kick off 12.30pm. The team, which shows seven changes to the side that beat Sheffield in the National Cup midweek, ... - Knights at Moseley
The Knights travel to the Midlands on Saturday to take on tenth placed Moseley at Billesley Common. Although in only tenth place, Moseley do have the capacity to surprise, as last week’s astonishing 4... - Academy win 25-0
The Academy side advanced to Round 3 of the National Colts Cup last night with a 25-0 win against Sheffield under the Castle Park lights. They are away at Wharfedale in Round 3.... - National Colts Cup Wednes
The Academy is in action under lights on Wednesday when the visitors in Round 2 of the National Colts Cup are Sheffield (7.30pm). The team is: 1) Nick Syddall 2) Tom Doughty 3) Lewis Thiede 4) Joe Mak... - Supporters Bus to Moseley
Numbers are disappointing for the bus to Moseley on Saturday. If we are to continue running a bus to away games we need more supporters to use it. The cost is a mere £15 and places can be booked by ca... - Supporters' News- Moseley
Moseley v Doncaster Knights – Supporters Arrangements Sat 3rd November- from Moseley RFC www.moseleyrugby.co.uk * Special offer on catered hospitality boxes for Doncaster RFC suppo... - Knights 19 Plymouth 13
A hard fought win for the Knights against strong opposition. 12-3 at the break: 19-3 on the hour; but in the end it was a close run thing with Doncaster holding out for a deserved win in front of a cr... - Academy team for Sunday
The Knights Academy play York Colts on Sunday at Castle Park (12.30pm). The team (meet 11am) is: Hughes, Murray, Slingsby, Ashworth, Barker, Steadman, Francis, Brocklehurst, Doughty, Theide, Dannett,... - The Club Needs You
The Club Needs You!! – message from Mick May “Within the Club, we are aware that there is a wealth of untapped resources in the form of OAPs and the semi retired.. We would like to set up a group... - Plymouth Match Preview
Having put out a much changed side last weekend at Sedgley Park, Lynn Howells reverts to the tried and tested for Friday evening’s showcase encounter against Plymouth Albion. The match is being televi... - Parking on Friday night
Please will everyone coming to Castle Park on Friday night be aware that there will be changes to parking for the Plymouth match. Because of a larger than usual expected crowd, access to the inner fro... - A team v Leeds Monday
The Knights "A" team to play Leeds Carnegie "A" on Monday night under the Castle Park lights at 7.30pm is as follows: R Jackson, P Bailey, B Hunt, M Melhuish, J Rothwell, A Ellis, N Francis, R List, N... - Sedgley Pk 17 Knights 47
Another bonus point win that puts the Knights into second spot. The highlight was a five try first half blitz with Wes Davies picking up a hat trick. Full match report now posted. Picture by Martin Ha... - Knights at Sedgley Park
Sedgley Park v Doncaster on Saturday Doncaster make eight changes to the side that started last week at Northampton, for this weekend’s short trip to north Manchester where 12th placed Sedgley Par... - World Cup Final Night
The club will be open on Saturday night for the Rugby World Cup Final which kicks off at 8.00pm. There will be a bar and food counter service available in the Lansdowne suite.... - Saints 39 Knights 17
The superior pace and fire power of the Saints won out in the end but not before the Knights had competed wonderfully well for 70 minutes - a late penalty and converted try gave the score line a gloss... - Northampton Preview
Lynn Howells makes five changes to the side that started last weekend for this week’s top of the table clash at Northampton. The league’s two unbeaten sides will be playing before an expected 12,000 c... - National Colts Cup Draw
North’s England Colts RU Cup challenge Bedford Blues, the English Clubs Colts Knockout Cup holders, will defend their title this season in a nationwide competition that will involve 25 clubs from the... - John Reeves Funeral
Funeral of John Philip Reeves The funeral of John Reeves, who passed away last weekend, will be held at Armthorpe Church on Thursday, October 18th at 1pm and will be followed by a burial service at A... - Hall Cross Pyramid TAG
On Saturday 6th October, Primary Schools from the Hall Cross Pyramid of Schools attended the Doncaster Knights vs Pertemps Bees game to play their Pyramid Tag Rugby Tournament. Each of the 17 school P... - Knights 27 P. Bees 14
Donavan Van Vuuren's hat trick was the highlight of another bonus point win for the Knights. The Bees looked anything but the bottom side amd played their part in a tough contest. Full match report no... - Bees Match Preview
Doncaster Knights v Pertemps Bees on Saturday 2.30pm at Castle Park The Knights welcome back an old favourite this weekend when former player Russell Earnshaw, now player coach at the Bees, brings hi... - Watch Knights & England
Don't stay at home on Saturday - instead come and sees the unbeaten Knights welcome back Russ Earnshaw and his Bees for a 2.30pm kick off in the league: then settle down with a refreshment or two and ... - Dragons big Friday night
Germans raid Castle Park on Friday night! Doncaster Dragons, the veteran’s team at Doncaster RFC, offers the chance for the town’s more mature player (aged 35+) continued participation in the game of... - Deakin stars for Police
DEAKIN STARS IN BRITISH POLICE WIN Doncaster full-back Craig Deakin was the star of the show as British Police defeated their Australian counterparts 31-19 in an entertaining Police Internati... - "A" team win 27-16 Monday
On an ideal night for rugby a competitive match between two good sides saw the Knights come from behind to secure a 27-16 victory. An early 10 point lead courtesy of a Dave Scully try, converted by To... - Nottingham 34 Knights 40
A nine try thriller at Meadow lane saw the Knights take maximum points, although only 4 of the tries were theirs. They were grateful to Mark Woodrow for another perfect kicking day to see them home. M... - Team v Nottingham "A" Mon
The "A" XV have a home match on Monday night (7.30pm) against Nottingham. The team selected is as follows: T Hughes, J Rothwell, T Barker, J Webb, A Lee, T Luke, D Scully, R List, S Plevey, T Davies, ... - Nottingham match preview
Nottingham v Doncaster Knights on Sunday 2.30pm at Meadow Lane Doncaster make one change in the backs, one in the pack, and several on the bench of merry men for Sunday’s encounter at Nottingham. The ... - Craig Deakin capped
Craig Deakin, who is with South Yorkshire Police, has been chosen at full back in the British Police team to meet Australian Police at Imber Court in London on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Tuesday's game... - Adwick Flood Relief Game
Match to Help Save Flood-Hit Adwick ONE of the area's oldest rugby clubs takes to the pitch later this month - with more that just winning a match in mind. Adwick le Street is taking on a Doncast... - New Fly Half Signed
Knights sign new fly half Lynn Howells has moved to cover the 6/8 week injury absence of fly half Cerith Rees with a broken hand by signing Tom Luke, who can play 10 or 12. The 24 year old is a Yo... - Knights 26 Esher 17
The Knights remain unbeaten but this was a far from convincing win over an Esher side who defended well and frustrated the Knights throughout. Two tries by Anthony Carter and Bryn Griffiths, converted... - New sponsorship deal
Doncaster sign new 3 year six figure supply and sponsorship deal with Carlsberg Tetley With Castle Park now the third highest liquor outlet in their Doncaster area, Carlsberg Tetley have signed up to ... - Esher match preview
Doncaster Knights v Esher on Saturday 2.30pm The Knights look to maintain their unbeaten record on Saturday when newly promoted Esher make the trip up from London. Under former Rotherham coach Mik... - Cuttitta new scrum coach
Doncaster Knights are pleased to announce that they have appointed the former Italian captain Massimo Cuttitta as a scrummaging coach. The loosehead prop will start working with the squad from today.... - "A" team lose 14-50
The Knights "A" XV were on the wrong side of a 8 tries to 2 defeat on Monday night in front of an appreciative crowd who enjoyed a match that was fast, physical and skillful. The Rotherham backs were ... - "A" XV v Rotherham
The "A" XV are at home on Monday evening v Rotherham with a 7.30pm kick off. The team is: C Thomas, D Van Vuuren, P Bailey, M Melhuish, J Rothwell, C Deakin, N Francis, A Hayes, S Plevey, S Fox, B Wil... - Newbury 22 Knights 49
Video links included The Knights scored seven converted tries in a convincing win at Newbury. Brad Hunt got a brace, with others from Justin Bishop, Sean Tomes, Bryn Griffiths, Steve Boden and Mark Wo... - Newbury Match Preview
Newbury v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3pm at Monks Lane The Knights travel to Berkshire this weekend enjoying being top of the table, albeit on points difference above Northampton Saints who are t... - New Knights' Partnership
BODY SCIENCE – PRESS RELEASE Doncaster Knights are delighted to announce a brand new partnership with sports nutrition and compression garment specialists Body Science. Body Science will now become th... - Castle Park Action
Saturday - the only home match this weekend sees the Dragons take on Mosborough Vets at 3pm. On Monday night, the Knights "A" team are at home against Rotherham, with a 7.30pm kick off.... - New Community Manager
Appointment of new Community Programme Manager David Butler has been appointed Community Programme Manager for the Doncaster Knights’ Charity, DIRECT. The 27 year old from Sheffield has spent the last... - Knights 26 Blacks 8
Another bonus point win for the Knights but they struggled to break down an obdurate Cornish defence and made far too many errors. The sparkle and cutting edge of last week was missing ..... but they ... - Cornish ABs Match Preview
Doncaster Knights v Cornish All Blacks on Saturday Castle Park 2.30pm Lynn Howells makes seven changes to last week’s starting line up for the Knights’ first home match of the season. “I am... - Supporters' Event on 12th
Lynn Howells, Justin Bishop and Glen Wilson are holding a Question & Answer evening on Wednesday 12th September at 7.30pm to which everyone is invited. There is a Pie and Peas supper available if ... - Players Kitted Out
The Knights squad have had their new post match clothing sponsored and supplied this season by local stylish outfitters, Robinsons of Bawtry. Sporting Roy Robson blazers, Eterna shirts and Bruno St. H... - Saints game postponed
Northampton have asked to postpone the "A" team game from Monday 3rd to Monday 10th September, due to front row injury problems!! We apologise to all who planned to make a night of it at Castle Park b... - Coventry 13 Knights 40
Glen Wilson was delighted with his side's 5 try winning performance as Coventry were cut to shreds by three tries in the fourth quarter of a game where the Knights pack took control and the backs look... - Coventry match preview
Coventry v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3pm The new league season gets under way on Saturday when the Knights travel to Coventry. It will be Lynn Howells’ first game in charge as new Director of Ru... - Knights game live on SKY!
The Knights home match against Plymouth Albion, originally scheduled for Saturday 27th October, will now be played on Friday 26th October with a 7.45pm kick off and will be televised live on SKY TV as... - Academy on Sunday
The Academy side is away at Middlesbrough on Sunday (12 noon). The team selection is posted on the website Forum. Meet at Castle Park 9.00am. Bus leaves 9.15am and any parents wishing to travel on the... - Saturday 1st September
This Saturday Phoenix see both sides in action. The 1st XV travel to Yorkshire 1 side Huddersfield YMCA and the 2nd XV are at home to the Dragons - both teams to kick off at 3pm &nbs... - Leeds 31 Knights 10
In a game of two very different halves, the Knights starting line up based on last season's team were 26-0 behind at half time, conceding four tries from close quarters and all their own fault. The se... - Weekend Preview / Teams
The Knights continue their pre season build up with what will be another testing encounter on Sunday. They make the short trip to Headingley to play the newly named Leeds Carnegie (Tykes as was) at fi... - Knights v Phoenix 20/20
Doncaster Knights turned their attention to the round ball on Sunday in a charity game against fellow rugby union side Doncaster Phoenix- with the real winner on the day being the Bluebell Wood Childr... - Lynn Howells new DoR
Lynn Howells has been appointed as the new Director of Rugby at Doncaster Knights. A native of the Rhonda Valley, his coaching career began in 1991 at Pontypridd and later at Cardiff where he led the... - Bishop happy with start
Bishop happy with first outing Doncaster Knights’ backs’ coach, Justin Bishop, commenting on Sunday’s encouraging performance at Newcastle Falcons, said: “I am disappointed with losing the match as I ... - Falcons 27 Knights 14
The Knights put up a very encouraging performance against strong opposition at Kingston Park as most of the squad had their first game time of the pre season. A match summary has been posted... - Members' & Players' BBQ
On Wednesday 22nd August from 6pm to 8pm there will be an opportunity for supporters who are all welcome to meet the playing and coaching staff in an informal setting. Catering and drin... - Scrum half emergency!
Knights sign French scrum half as emergency cover Doncaster Knights have been forced to sign a scrum half after both Ben Jones and Dan Storey were forced to miss the first month of th... - Annual General Meeting
The AGM of Doncaster Rugby Club will be held on Thursday 30th August at 7.30pm - calling document will be in tonight's post to all members. If anyone has not received their calling notice by Monday 2... - Glen Wilson new Captain
Glen Wilson has been announced today as the Knights' captain for the new season. The 31 year old number eight has returned to full fitness following ankle and back injuries in a last season that was c... - Gross in RWC USA squad
Luke Gross has been named in the USA Eagles squad to travel to the Rugby World Cup in France next month. The USA open their campaign against England in Lens on September 8th and then face Tonga, Weste... - New Main Sponsor Unveiled
Knights announce new main sponsor – WELDRICKS PHARMACY Doncaster Knights are delighted to announce that Weldricks Pharmacy have signed a 3 year deal to become the Knights’ new main sponsor. Weldricks ... - "A" team raise standard
Knights “A” team raise standard Having won the RFU North 2nd team league at a canter last season, with too many games offering less than meaningful opposition, the Knights have withdr... - Newcastle Falcons away
There will be a supporters' coach going to Kingston Park on Sunday 19th August, leaving the Club at 11.00am. Please ring Bob or Chris on 01302 536561 to book your place.... - Fans' Forum Live Again
The fans' FORUM has been reinstated and is now live once again. We are in the process of reinstating all the members' data so please be patient if yours is not yet in place - we are having to do these... - Club Statement
The quest for a new Director of Rugby continues daily and details of any appointment made will be posted on our website immediately a contract is signed. We have interviewed a number of excellent appl... - England Tickets available
The Club has 4 tickets at £55 each available to members for this weekend's England v Wales RWC warm up game at Twickenham. Call Rupert Jordan at the club office 01302 831388 if you are interested.... - DIRECT news
The Club's Community charity, DIRECT, are supporting the Network Rail "No Messin' Summer Camp" in Sheffield on 7/8th August at the Concord Sports Centre. With the support of professional players, Ali ... - Fans Forum Technical Prob
We are currently experiencing serious technical problems with the Fans Forum that has meant we have had to temporarily suspend this feature pending further investigation. We hope to be able to provide... - Summer Knights and Dome
Summer’s the season to be sporty in Doncaster Children in Doncaster are being given the opportunity to get fit and healthy this summer, thanks to an exciting new initiative. Doncast... - Start of Season Lunch
Start of Season Lunch – 8th September 2007 Doncaster Knights vs Cornish All Blacks We are now taking bookings for the Start of Season Lunch, bookings can be made through the Club office at recep... - Latest signings announced
Knights sign two Scottish international forwards to complete playing squad for new season Doncaster Knights have now finalized their 34 man playing squad for the new season by the signing of two forw... - Knights Academy Announced
Knights take major step forward with appointment of Steve Salvin as “A” team Coach and Coach of a new Academy Background Doncaster Knights, as part of the next stage of their plans, are to set up an A... - TAG Wednesday 4 July
Biggest yet TAG Rugby Tournament at Castle Park 4th July 32 Doncaster area junior schools competed in arguably the biggest TAG Rugby Festival ever in the North of England on Wednesday (4th July) at ... - Job Vacancy DIRECT
JOB ADVERT - Community Programme Manager Doncaster Knights is an ambitious rugby football club business that is looking for a Manager for their Charity, the Doncaster Inclusive Rugby Educatio... - Dragons win Whistlers'
Doncaster Dragons, the club Vets team who called upon no fewer than 51 players last season, have been awarded the WHISTLERS' TROPHY by South Yorkshire Referees' Society for their all round organisatio... - Squad news 2007-08
Knights name full time squad for new season Although the successor to Clive Griffiths as Director of Rugby is not expected to be decided for a few weeks yet, as a strong list of applicants is being fi... - James Criddle Interview
Interview with James Criddle, Chief Executive, Doncaster Knights 15 June 2007 Allan MacGregor (AM), the Knights’ media manager, gets an update from James Criddle (JC) on what’s happening at the ... - Coaching Job Opportunity
Coaching Job Opportunity Delivery time- 10am to 12pm Day- 2 x Tuesdays Date- 31st of July and 7th of August Duration of session- 2 hours for each session Number of sessions- 2 Size of group- ... - Woody steers England home
Mark Woodrow scored 13 of the England Counties 23 points as they defeated Russia in Moscow today (16 June). Match report from RFU: Russia 21 England Counties XV 23 The England Counties XV en... - Summer Camps announced
Knights Unite Forces with the Dome DIRECT, the charity organisation of the Doncaster Knights, have joined with the Doncaster Dome to create an action packed summer camp. The camp will last for six ... - Woodrow for England
England Counties XV selectors have cast their net far and wide in choosing their squad for the forthcoming three-match tour to Russia, the first by a senior England team. With players drawn from 15 di... - Club Announcement
Statement from the Board of Doncaster RFC. Thursday, 17th May 2007 The Board of Doncaster Rugby Football Club reluctantly announce the departure of Clive Griffiths from his post of Director of R... - Season Ticket 07/08 NEWS
Season Tickets 07/08 NEWS We are now offering existing members and season ticket holders the opportunity to purchase 2007/08 season tickets at 2006/07 prices. This offer is being sent by PDF e-mail t... - White Knights star, but..
Yorkshire had to work hard for their 21-20 win over Cheshire at Harrogate where both sides managed two tries. Doncaster No 8 Oliver Cook had a debut to remember with a 50-yard gallop for a try after h... - Forster is Barbarian
Barbarians name squad for summer tour by Alan Evans The Barbarians will play the national teams of Tunisia and Spain on their annual summer tour later this month. The touring party of 25 players, dr... - White Knights!
Dan Cook led Yorkshire to a comfortable 57-19 win against North Midlands at Castle Park in the County Championship. He scored two of the County's nine tries - Scott Plevey also scored one. Also in the... - Yorkshire Knights
Yorkshire have called on players from nine different clubs for their squad to face North Midlands at Doncaster (2.15pm), with 10 players in line to make the county debuts and a dozen who played last s... - Knights beat Lakers!
OAR-SOME Doncaster Knights rowed to victory against rugby rivals the Lakers as they helped promote physical activity to Doncaster College students. Both sides were competing for the college's Pro-Ch... - Knights win Yorkshire Cup
Doncaster Knights 31 Wharfedale 6 The Knights finished an excellent season on a high, winning T’Owd Tin Pot that is the Yorkshire Cup and scoring five tries to nil in the process. It was a perfect nig... - Cup Final Preview
Doncaster, who last won the Yorkshire Cup in 2000, take on Wharfedale on Wednesday evening at York RUFC (7.30pm). The Greens have had a positive season in National Two, finishing in 6th spot having lo... - Knights 22 Bedford 12
A marvellous end to a wonderful season, decided by a Paul Bailey try in the dying stages that must be a contender for try of the season. Picture by Graham Beardsley... - Bedford Match Preview
It’s a case of “last man standing” for the Knights this weekend as Jason Forster joins the growing list of late season injuries. He has fluid on his left knee, having had to withdraw at half time last... - TOTAL RUGBY on SKY TV
The TOTAL RUGBY programme on SKY Sports tonight (Wednesday) includes a special feature on the four guys who have scored 100 tries in National League Rugby - including, of course, our own David Scully.... - Knights 68 Waterloo 15
Ten tries, nine converted, as the Knights slay Waterloo at The Castle. Cerith Rees bagged 23 points. Photo of Netani Talei by Graham Severn... - Waterloo match preview
Doncaster Knights v Waterloo on Saturday 2.30pm Doncaster face, on paper, their easiest task of the season when already relegated Waterloo visit Castle Park on Saturday. The Merseysid... - Colts are Champions
Doncaster Colts last night wrapped up the Yorkshire Colts League title with a 23-11 away win at Sheffield.Congratulations to Reg, John and all the boys on another terrific season.... - Phoenix progress
Well done to Phoenix for their 25-7 win in the South Yorkshire Trophy tonight (Tuesday). They are now in the semi finals next week.... - Morley 8 Knights 35
Doncaster eased through to the Yorkshire Cup Final on 2nd May with a comfortable, if at times non cohesive, win at Morley scoring five converted tries in the process. Match report posted.... - Colts v Morley OFF
Morley Colts have cried off the league fixture on Sunday and conceded the points to Doncaster Colts.... - Yorkshire Cup Preview
Clive Griffiths’ quest to win the Yorkshire Cup continues on Tuesday evening when his Knights travel along the M62 to Morley, who are mid table two divisions below Doncaster, in the first semi final.... - Colts beat Dinnington
The Colts beat Dinnington tonight (Wednesday) by 18-10 in a Colts league match that should decide the league title although there are still two games to play.... - RFU U17 semis on Sunday
Doncaster staging National Under 17 semis on Sunday Castle Park will be the venue for the Midlands v North regional semi-finals of the National Under 17 Championship on Sunday, April 15. The progra... - Titans 17 Knights 36
A fantastic performance saw the Knights complete the double over Rotherham, pick up a bonus point in doing so, and present the league title to Leeds. Quite an afternoon when the Knights regained their... - Rotherham Preview
Rotherham Titans v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3.00pm Although it’s second v third on Saturday, the form book suggests the outcome may be a bit more one sided than league position would s... - Easter Closing Days
Please note that Castle Park will be completely closed on Easter Sunday and Monday, reopening on Tuesday morning as normal.... - Griffiths Knights Bishop
Justin Bishop to join Doncaster Knights Clive Griffiths has signed the London Irish centre/winger Justin Bishop as his Backs’ Coach and player for next season as the first building block in a plan... - Rotherham advance tickets
Tickets for the away game at Clifton Lane on 7th April are now available from the club office. Advance purchase will avoid queuing at the Gate on matchday. Prices are £10 adult, £7 concessions, and £4... - Chiefs 36 Knights 12
Another pointless visit to the West Country as the Knights suffer their biggest defeat of the season at Sandy Park. Tries came from Ben Gollings and Paul Bailey with Mark Woodrow converting one - but ... - Exeter Chiefs Preview
Exeter v Doncaster on Saturday 3.00pm The Knights head off to the West Country for the third time this season, having drawn blank on previous visits to the Pirates and Plymouth. It wi... - 2nd XV match OFF
The 2nd XV match against Nottingham on Saturday has been cancelled, but there is an attractive Colts fixture at Castle Park on Saturday when our boys host Neath Colts with a 3pm kick off - come ... - Doncaster Festival Sunday
Major Festival of Junior Rugby at Castle Park this Sunday This Sunday sees the well established annual Doncaster Junior Festival event at Castle Park. This year there are ten teams invited for eve... - Universities Finals here
The Yorkshire Universities competition finals, for both mens and womens teams, will be played at Castle Park on Wednesday (28th March) from 1pm onwards on three pitches. This is a knock out form... - RFU U17 semi finals
Castle Park will play host to the North finals of the RFU National Under 17s Cup on Sunday 15th April. Shield, Bowl, Plate and Cup competitions will take place with kick offs at 1.00pm, 1.30pm, ... - Colts Cup Loss
The Colts went down by 22-5 at Dinnington in their Yorkshire Cup quarter final tie on Sunday.Dinnington now play Wharfedale in the semis.... - 21st April KO Time
Contrary to announcements over the PA system last Saturday, the kick off time for our next home league match against Waterloo remains as published at 2.30pm.We apologise for this error.... - Apologies to Vicky!
We apologise to our Physiotherapist, Vicky Chapman, for once again repeating an error in her phone number in last Saturday's match programme. Vicky is available for private physio at the club at very ... - Knights 27 Moseley 24
Somehow, a bonus points win for the Knights who looked like the side in relegation trouble. Moseley could - arguably should - have taken the spoils! The Doncaster "A" team won their match 13-8 to comp... - Moseley Preview
Knights v Moseley 2.30pm Saturday It’s Midlands opposition at Castle Park for the second successive Saturday as relegation threatened Moseley are this week’s visitors. They will have been well briefed... - Moseley Double Header
Moseley will be bringing two teams on Saturday. The "A" team match will kick off at 1.30pm with the Knights league game following at 2.30pm. Then stay and watch the Wales v England match in the Lansdo... - FDR Statement
First Division Rugby Ltd FDR Position Statement on “The Way Forward” Preamble The FDR clubs (National One) received the following documents from the RFU during the week of 12th-16th February 200... - Colts win at Morley
Doncaster Colts won 10-7 at Morley today to retain their leadership of their league.... - Knights 62 Bees 25
The Knights made their highest league score of the season with an 9 to 4 try count in a bizarre, end of term game of rugby. Trailing until the 37th minute, having conceded 3 tries, the Knights were st... - February Player Awards
Knights’ Player Awards for February Every month the Knights’ players vote for their own awards. The winners for February are: Player of the Month – Donovan Van Vuuren Try of the Month – Donovan Van Vu... - Pertemps Bees Preview
Doncaster Knights v Pertemps Bees on Saturday 2.30pm The Knights return to league action on Saturday when they host Pertemps Bees (or Birmingham & Solihull to give them their correct name). It... - DIRECT launch
DIRECT charitable status confirmed at new launch event on 1st March The Doncaster Inclusive Rugby Education and Community Trust, known as DIRECT will be marking its award of charitable status with a... - Knights 10 Pirates 13
For the third time this season the Knights led the Pirates in the second half, and for the third time allowed them to win the game - this time care of a James Moore drop goal in the dying minutes. Twi... - New Signing Announced
The Knights have signed 27 year old CERITH REES from French club Albi for the rest of this season to add cover to the Castle Park backs. Rees has made 25 European appearances and has previously played... - Pirates Cup Preview
Castle Park hosts one of the four quarter finals in the EDF Energy National Trophy on Saturday when the Cornish Pirates come to town. This is their second visit this season, having gone home with a 29... - Yorkshire Cup Draw
The Knights' reward for last week's win at Cleckheaton in the Yorkshire Cup is a home tie against the winners of Rotherham v Bradford & Bingley. That game is not due to take place until 28 March a... - Otley 9 Knights 19
A very poor Knights performance, but a win nevertheles. Nothing more to be said although Paul Bailey will point to his two tries on his return, and Jason Forster did score his 22nd of the season. Othe... - Otley match preview
Another week, another Yorkshire derby, and although Otley are at the opposite end of the table to Leeds, no less challenging a fixture at Cross Green. Otley lie just outside the relegation zone, two p... - "A" XV is OFF
Otley have cried off the "A" team fixture on Saturday and alternative opposition cannot be found.... - Cleck'n 13 Doncaster 45
Doncaster sent a strong squad XV to get their Yorkshire Cup campaign underway and came away from Moorends with a comfortable seven tries to one victory.The home side fielded their strongest side and b... - New loan signing
Knights sign Bryn Griffiths on loan for rest of season Doncaster Knights have signed the Newport Gwent Dragons’ lock forward, Bryn Griffiths, on loan for the rest of the season. At 1.96m and 111 kg, t... - Cleckheaton preview
The Knights get their Yorkshire Cup campaign under way Tuesday (7.30pm) under the lights at Cleckheaton. The West Yorkshire club are having a disappointing season, in the relegation zone of National T... - Knights 16 Tykes 30
A compelling contest went deservedly the Tykes way as they scored three tries to one before a record Castle Park crowd of 3000 in ideal conditions.... - Tykes match preview
Clive Griffiths has named a side he feels capable of keeping the National One race wide open when Leeds Tykes make their first visit to Castle Park. Today's rain will have softened the playing surface... - On TV Tonight
The media interest in Saturday's "clash at the castle" continues with both ITV Calendar (6pm) and BBC Look North (6.30pm) including previews of the game in tonights' programmes.... - SKY Sports film the Club
KNIGHTS ON SKY'S RUGBY CLUBThe Knights will feature on Sky Sports Guinness Rugby Club tonight as they take a look at the title race in National Division One. The Sky cameras were up in Yorkshire recen... - Leeds Match Arrangements
Doncaster Knights v Leeds Tykes Saturday 17th February 2007 2.30pm We are expecting a record crowd for our game against Leeds Tykes. As a result of this we will need to make changes to the match day f... - Home tie in Quarter Final
EDF Energy National Trophy Quarter Final Draw 12.2.07 The draw for the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy National Trophy was made today at Twickenham and is as follows: Bedford or Ex... - Knights 51 London Welsh 3
The Knights ran in seven tries to overwhelm their below strength visitors in a match that lacked the intensity of National One league rugby. Usually the appearance of second half replacements breaks u... - Club Merchandise Sale
The following items have had their prices slashed in the the Shop Spring Sale -- Replica Shirts £38 to £26 Hoodies £30 to £20 Brumbies £ 33 to £16 White T-Shir... - Congratulations, Dad!
Everyone at the Club sends warmest congratulations to Wes Davies, and Alex, on the birth of their first born son, Joshua, who weighed in at 8 lbs 5 oz on Sunday evening. Mother and son are doing well ... - Leeds Competition
The Lewis Group in conjunction with the Knights are running a competition for a signed Knights shirt and a family ticket for the Leeds Tykes match on 17 February. A simple rugby question can be found ... - Lon Welsh Match Preview
The Knights' EDF Trophy match against London Welsh on Saturday (2.30pm) is definitely ON. The pitch was covered on Thursday after the frost thawed and the covers will remain in place until Saturday mo... - Yorkshire Cup
Our Yorkshire Cup match away at Cleckheaton, which was due to be played on Feb 10th which is the same day that we play London Welsh in the EDF National Trophy, has been re-arranged for Tuesday, Feb 2... - Coventry 16 Knights 24
A Donovan Van Vuuren hat trick was the highlight of an excellent away win in which the Knights came from a 16-5 deficit at half time to dominate the second half. Jason Forster was once again on the sc... - "A" XV win 94-17
The Knights "A" team ran in 14 tries against Wharfedale in their N2C game at Castle Park. A hat trick by Michael Wood, a brace each by Craig Deakin, Ryan Peacey, Paul Bailey, Netani Talei, Andy Ellis ... - Coventry match preview
Coventry v Doncaster Knights Although Coventry sit as low as tenth place in the league table, it is because they do not seem to have worked out how to win on the road. Their only success has been at... - DRAGONS GAME OFF
The Dragons; match at Sheffield Tigers on Saturday has had to be cancelled. Our Vets have suffered an unsustainable injury count in recent weeks.... - East Stand repair
The East Stand at Castle Park, damaged in the high winds of 18 January, is now under repair and will be fully operational for the home EDF National Trophy match against London Welsh on 10th February.... - Pirates 26 Knights 23
After quickly falling 16-3 behind, the Knights fought back to lead 23-16 early second half only to gift a possession from which Pirates scored the decisive try.... - Pirates Preview
The Knights have arguably THE biggest game of their season to date this weekend when they travel to Cambourne to face the Cornish Pirates on Sunday (2pm). The narrow loss at Bedford followed by the la... - Stolen Goods FOUND
The Colts are very grateful to the member of the public who reported suspicious action to the police that resulted in the stolen van, and much of the Colts' kit, being recovered. The Club will show it... - EDF Energy 5th Round Draw
The Knights were handed another home tie in the fifth round draw made today when they will have another chance to overcome London Welsh after the recent 20-20 drawn league game. Full draw as follows: ... - Knights 62 Rosslyn Park
A ten try performance, and eight different try scorers, saw the Knights safely into the fifth round of the EDF Energy National Trophy at a windy Castle Park. A poor crowd of 446 saw a low intensity ga... - ALL MINI RUGBY CANCELLED
All MINI RUGBY at home on Sunday 21st January has been cancelled due to unsafe ground conditions behind the storm damaged East Stand. SORRY!... - Rosslyn Park Preview
Knights v Rosslyn Park on Saturday 2.30pm The round of the last 32 in the EDF National Trophy is a welcome relief from the pressures of life at the top end of National One and it gives Clive Griffit... - December Player Awards
The Player Awards for December were as follows: Player of Month - Ben Jones Tackle of Month - Ben Jones Try of Month - Ben Gollings (v Waterloo) These awards are voted for every month by the players t... - Knights 20 Lon Welsh 20
Three tries apiece, the last by the Knights in the 8th minute of stoppage time and converted from the touchline by Ben Gollings to draw a game that saw the Knights strangely below par against a lively... - "A" s beat Nottingham
The "A" XV clash with Nottingham went narrowly to the home side by 12-3. More details to follow.... - London Welsh Preview
Doncaster Knights v London Welsh on Saturday 2.30pm The Knights plan to get back to winning ways on Saturday when one of Clive Griffiths old clubs, London Welsh, come visiting Castle Park. Griffiths ... - Double header Saturday
As well as the Knights' clash with London Welsh on Saturday at Castle Park (2.30pm), the "A" team have an early 1.00pm kick off against Nottingham as a lunchtime appetiser. Come and see both games! Re... - Rothwell appointment
James Rothwell has joined the Knights' Marketing team on a part time basis as he continues his season long rehab following knee surgery last summer. The 21 year old product of Doncaster's Junior secti... - Rachel Campion starts
Rachel Campion, the recenty appointed multi skills coach funded jointly by DIRECT and the Flying High Schools Sports Partnership, has started work and will focus on the Macauley and Hungerhill schools... - Colts Advance in Cup
Doncaster Colts had a comfortable 17-0 home win over a big Westoe side today in the National Colts Plate competition.... - Bedford 9 Knights 6
A late drop goal won the game for the Blues after the Knights had led 3-6 late in the game.... - "A" XV is OFF
The "A" team home game against Harrogate on Saturday is OFF. The opposition are not able to field a team. No other alternatives apparent - sorry!... - Benson loaned to Otley
Jon Benson has gone on loan to Otley for the rest of the season. He joined Doncaster in Summer of 2005 from Rotherham, having previously played at Leeds so this moves completes the quartet of National... - Bedford preview
Bedford Blues v Doncaster Knights on Saturday 3.00pm League leaders Doncaster travel down the A1 this weekend to face a resurgent sixth placed Bedford Blues at Goldington Road in what is undoubted...
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