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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 silverwareContinue reading “Message from the Chairman”

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)Continue reading “Covid-19 Message”

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 playingContinue reading “Gillingham Anchorians v Folkestone London & SE Division – London 3 South East, 14:00 18th Jan 2020”

AGM – 2nd May 2019

GILLINGHAM ANCHORIANS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (affiliated to the RFU, KCRFU, KSRFUR, LRFE) The Clubhouse, Darland Avenue, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3AN From The Hon. Secretary 27 March 2019 Dear Member,   ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Gillingham Anchorians RFC, to be held at the Clubhouse on Thursday 2Continue reading “AGM – 2nd May 2019”

Gillingham Anchorians v Ashford London & SE Division – Shepherd Neame Kent League 1, 14:30 16th February 2019

Anchorians faced Ashford at Darland Avenue in a top of the table clash on Saturday in perfect playing conditions. They made a determined start and immediately took the game to Ashford, playing with pace and precision. However, Ashford quickly showed why they remain unbeaten in Kent 1 this season as they soaked up the pressureContinue reading “Gillingham Anchorians v Ashford London & SE Division – Shepherd Neame Kent League 1, 14:30 16th February 2019”

Dom Saunders’ thoughts ahead of game 1!

Speaking to Head Coach Dom Saunders he had the following to say: How has training changed in the transition period between ‘Pre-Season’ and ‘In-Season’ training? I think the biggest difference has been the workload we have put on players, even though they might not tell you that!! Over last few weeks we have begun toContinue reading “Dom Saunders’ thoughts ahead of game 1!”