Dorking RFC

Wow... so.. I caught COVID!  So I have an update on that!  Armand gives us a general update on the latest announcements.

And then.. we have our rockstar medical team... Melanie Thorne our Lead Physio and Daniel Mackenzie our Strength & Conditioning coach.

Lots to discuss including England's latest performance and chances against Wales.

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When it comes to legends of Dorking, to true gentlemen that has played such a massive part in the history of this well adorned club, few come higher than our guest this week.

Starting out with the schoolboys 13-18 in 1952, Ted Ivens has been coach, captain, youth chairman, club chairman, president, and now trustee.  He also founded the minis!

Such a delight to have Ted on the show, we hope you enjoy his tales.

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 This week Armand and I are joined by two wonderful people that do so much for the club and for women's rugby...It's Pip Merrett and Cat Kane everyone! 

It's great to hear their journeys with the club and how they've seen things change with regards to diversity and inclusion to bring more girls/women to the club. 

They are valued members of the executive team and bring their A game to every aspect of what they do. Thank You! 

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We are up to our usual antics embarrassing King Armand and this week, we bring in Matt 'The Prince' Noble and George 'The Legend' Evans to talk all things 'Captain'.

It's great to hear their journeys through the minis, youths, colts and into the senior squads.  

George shares his experience and thoughts on his tenure as Club Captain, whilst Matt shares his side of things from being a 1st team captain and being inducted as the youngest ever trustee.

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PS: George swore hence it's over 18's i'm afraid.

 With everything that's going on right now, we felt that it would be worthwhile to have our Chairman, Shaun Hammond join us on the show this week to share his thoughts, insights, stories and vision for the club. 

We also discuss what a vital role all the volunteers play in making the club run as smoothly as it does, but we always need more! 

As ever, we talk Covid... but please don't think this is just a 'Covid update' show...it's honestly not and we can't wait to stop talking about it and get back to all that we love about the club... the rugby! 

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Thank you to all the viewers and listeners of the inaugural episode last week, the feedback has been fantastic.

This week, Armand and I are joined by the Head of the YDP (Youth Development Program), Benji Wroblewski.

Benji shares his vision for the program, his insights and some wonderful stories that make him very proud to be a coach.

Big shout out to our Centenary sponsors - Downs Solicitors for their generosity and for seeing through on their promise even during the pandemic.

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It's our distinct pleasure to launch the inaugural Dorking RFC podcast.  The shows that brings you light hearted insights and views on all areas of the club with co-hosts, Lee Nightingale & Armand Roux.

We'll be talking about Team new, players profiles and interviews, updates on club matters, including the construction works.  Literally anything goes so if you have a question you'd like to ask or a topic you'd like to come on the show to discuss, please email [email protected] and we'd be delighted to have you join us on the show along with our other scheduled guests.

It will take a few weeks to find it's groove so please be understanding, after all, we aren't media superstars... just yet.

Sit back, relax, grab a cuppa or a pint and enjoy!