Message from the Chairman
Gillingham Anchorians are delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Dengate as Head Coach for the coming 2020/21 season. Rob brings a wealth of coaching experience from his time at Thanet, Sheppey and most recently Faversham. He has been highly successful in his coaching career, securing promotions at both Sheppey and Faversham, and securing silverware for Faversham in last season’s Kent Salver. “We’re delighted … Continue reading Message from the Chairman
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Covid-19 Message
Message from Chairman to club players/members: As you will all no doubt be aware, following the Government’s announcement last night, the RFU have issued a statement confirming that all rugby activity – which categorially includes club training, league and cup matches, and also all rugby education courses – has been suspended from today (17 March) until Tuesday 14 April. This will be subject to continued … Continue reading Covid-19 Message
Old Dunstonians v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:30 29th Feb 2020
Anchs faced Old Dunstonians (”ODs”) in South East London on what started out to be a clear but cold Saturday afternoon. Playing up the slope and against a strong wind, Anchs conceded an early penalty which ODs failed to convert but they took advantage when a second penalty was awarded right in front of the posts giving the home side a 3 – 0 lead. … Continue reading Old Dunstonians v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:30 29th Feb 2020
Gillingham Anchorians v Bromley London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:30 22nd Feb 2020
Anchs faced a difficult match at home to Bromley, made more difficult after playing three quarters of the game with 14 men, but put in an excellent performance to come away with a well-deserved bonus point.
Vigo v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:30 15th Feb 2020
Anchs faced Vigo on Saturday in conditions made very difficult by Storm Dennis, which produced a low scoring game played mainly between the two 22m lines. It was a game that Anchs had targeted for victory, both to avenge the loss earlier in the season at Darland Avenue and also to keep them clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham Anchorians v Park House London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:30 1st Feb 2020
Anchs faced fellow strugglers Park House at Darland Avenue in a must win match which would keep the winner above the relegation zone. Choosing to play down the slope in the first half to put the visitors under early pressure didn’t go the way Anchs had hoped when Park House opened the scoring with a penalty from in front of the posts.
Pulborough v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 25th Jan 2020
Anchs made the long journey to Pulborough with a much changed side to face 4th placed Pulborough, looking to stem a run of defeats. It was however to prove another difficult day in what turned out to be a high scoring encounter.
Gillingham Anchorians v Folkestone London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 18th Jan 2020
Anchs returned to Darland Avenue for their first home game of the new year against 2nd placed Folkestone. The expectation was of a tough encounter playing a team against whom they conceded 71 points in their last meeting earlier in the season, and so it was to prove. Anchs started well in ideal winter playing conditions but it was not long before the lively Folkestone … Continue reading Gillingham Anchorians v Folkestone London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 18th Jan 2020
Heathfield & Waldron v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 11th Jan 2020
Following the three week break over Christmas and New Year, Anchs made the journey to Heathfield & Waldron (“H & W”) for their first game of the new decade, against the only side to have beaten league leaders Ashford, despite their position towards the bottom of the league. Playing on a boggy Sussex clay pitch, with a strong wind behind them in the first … Continue reading Heathfield & Waldron v Gillingham Anchorians London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 11th Jan 2020
