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  • Carter adds Signature
    The squad to take on all opposition in the 2008/09 season for Doncaster Knights ensures further continuation as Anthony " Shaggy" Carter signs a two year deal. The fiery Welsh Redhead insists his sign...
  • Mini Junior Festival
    Mini Junior Festival News Sunday 6th April is a chance to join in the biggest date in Castle Parks Mini Junior rugby tradition as the venue throws open its doors to give people a chance to watch the...
  • Academy Success
    York 0 v 22 Doncaster Academy. A completely dominating scoreline saw Doncaster Knights Academy not only win the game but seal winning the league, much to the delight of head coach Steve Salvin. Trie...
  • Race Night News
    Family Race Night - Friday April 11th 7:00 start. First race at 7:30 Year 9 and above welcome. £7.50 per ticket to include welcome drink and Pie, chips and peas Raffle draw included with ticket. A...
  • Knights 11 v 3 Blues
    In a match marred by driving wind and rain, and not helped by poor referring that benefited neither side, 5th placed Doncaster Knights deservedly beat 6th placed Bedford with a try by their Tongan int...
  • Anthony Carter Video
    Post Match Interview...
  • Academy Team for York
    Doncaster Academy play York away on Sunday, with the team already being announced.   A Oglivie, T Doughty, L Thiede, P McCaw, N Brocklehurst, J Makepeace, J Devlin, C McKay, N Francis, M Steadm...
  • Davies Suspended
    Doncaster Knights would like to make a statement about the recent sending off during the Cornish Pirates game of Fullback Wes Davies.   After a meeting attended by Doncaster Knights management ...
  • Phoenix Teams - W Leeds
    Doncaster Phoenix return to league action this weekend with a return to West Leeds where they previously progressed in the Vase Quarter final. The sencond XV have a reciprical tie at Castle Park 1st ...
  • Team News
    Doncaster Knights take on Bedford Blues at home, 2.30 pm Kick off at Castle Park, looking to make amends for last Sundays defeat. “We have to put that behind us, as the last two home games of the seas...
  • Jenkins News
    Jenkins News Exeter Chiefs will be without Hooker Simon Jenkins next season as the Welshman has signed a deal to play for Doncaster Knights. Simon has signed a 2 year deal at Castle Park although ad...
  • Alan hatton's Funeral
    Today the club received this message to relay to fans. ""Alan's cremation will take place at Rose Hill on Friday, April 4th at 1.40pm. No flowers please - collection at crematorium in aid of Heart Fo...
  • Planchant Contract
    (Includes Audio Interview) Doncaster Knights have boosted their 08/09 campaign hopes by ensuring the services of popular No 8 Chris Planchant, who joined the club from Waterloo pre season. Welshman P...
  • Please test new Audio
    Testing the new Audio interview facility developed for the website. It has been mentioned several times that when audio interviews are displayed the player can be hard to view, and people would prefer...
  • Planchant Contract
    (Audio Interview Included) Doncaster Knights have boosted their 08/09 campaign hopes by ensuring the services of popular No 8 Chris Planchant, who joined the club from Waterloo pre season. Welshman...
  • Alan Hatton
    It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Alan Hatton who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday evening after the recurrence of a previous illness. Alan will be remembered b...
  • Pirates Defeat Knights
    Doncaster’s 63 points to 36 defeat was the highest number of points they had ever conceded in league rugby but did not really show a true reflection of a game that was marred by the sending off of the...
  • Weekend Review
    Plymouth Albion 25 Sedgley Park 19 Albion: Tries: Fisilau (50), Davies (64), Denbee (73). Cons: Davies 2. Pens: Davies 2 (5, 40).  Park: Tries: Townson (21), Briers (37), Burrell (40). Cons: J...
  • Pirates 63 v 36 Knights
    A windswept Camborne is the venue for todays 3pm Kickoff v Cornish Pirates. I can confirm the arrival of the team coach, well actually I can confirm the arrival of "Turts" as he is the only other York...
  • Kendo Interview
    Today's Captain Glen Kenworthy interviewed after the game. http://www.doncast.net/knights/kendo.wma...
  • Phoenix Get Their Guns
    With Twickenham seven weeks away Coach Senior's team buliding began today in earnest. Let alone the thought of letting the likes of Dave Senior and Al Kaihau get their mits on a sh...
  • No Academy Game
    Unfortunately we have just been notified there will be no A XV game on Monday evening v Newcastle Falcons. We offer our deepest apologies to anyone who had planned going to the game and hop...
  • U12's on tour
    Doncaster U12’s On Tour Ireland 2008 Friday 28th March is the departure date for our 4-day tour to Tramore, Southern Ireland. 20 players from the U12’s along with family and friends will cross ...
  • Free Rugby this Easter
    Free Rugby at Castle Park This Easter. Saturday Afternoon at 3pm. The DRFC Dragons (veterans) take on a buoyant Doncaster Phoenix XV, both teams staking claim to the coveted Phoenix Ashes Trophy. Trad...
  • BARBARIANS WIN
    Bedford Blues XV 19 Barbarians 34   The Barbarians required late tries from replacement centre Oliver Viney and flanker Ledua Jope to overcome a spirited Bedford side in the 81st Mobbs Memorial...
  • Colts Semi Final draw
    The SF draw for 20th April is as follows: Sheffield vs York or Middlesborough Huddersfield vs Doncaster(Wharfedale withdrawn) The Final will take place at Harrogate on Sunday 27th Apri...
  • Sport relief Pics
    Doncaster Knights rose the the challenge at the Sheffield Sport relief mile, here are the pictures from the start of the race.   http://www.doncast.net/pics/thumbnails.php?album=20...
  • Grainger Dominates
    Doncaster Knights teamed up with Ade Adepitan (Great Britain Paralympic wheelchair basketball) and the likes of Harry Gratian to run the Sport relief mile at Sheffield. The event was absolutely packed...
  • Academy game off
    The club have been notified that Wharfedale will not be turning up for tomorrows fixture at Castle Park. Doncaster Knights would like to apologise for the inconvenience, even though this situation is...
  • Phoenix 18 Chiswick 13
    EDF Junior Vase   Semi Final   Doncaster Phoenix 18 Chiswick 13       Today saw Phoenix fulfil the dream of progressing from the ‘Home of Doncaster Rugby’ to the ‘Hom...
  • Wilkinson Video
    Bevan Wilkinson of Doncaster Phoenix discusses today's victory, and where he places his head during a game....
  • Paul Curzon Interview
    Down at Castle Park preparing for the huge Semi Final game against Chiswick , we caught up with Paul Curzon while he was walking the touchlines deep in thought. Audio Interview below. http://www.don...
  • Phoenix 18 v 13 Chiswick
    Its a result , Phoenix are through to a twickenham final And its finally the kick off as Doncaster Phoenix take on Chiswick 1 min . Phoenix run straight into the lead via a Ben Miller penalty in the...
  • Sundays Academy team
    Doncaster Knight Academy take on Wharfedale at home at 1pm Sunday. Steve Salvin has announced his side as follows. 15 Tom Hughes, 14 Rhys Jackson , 13 Steve Slingsby, 12 Mike Melhuish, 11 Tom Barker, ...
  • Fathers Day lunch
    Sunday the 15th of June is Father's Day, and you can now book for a full traditional Carvery at Castle Park for Dad's to enjoy. Castle Park can be the ideal venue spend time over lunch with your dad,...
  • Knights Launch Homeboy
    Image Gallery from the Knights and local Band Alyscamps helping relaunch Homeboy in the Town Centre. http://www.doncast.net/pics/thumbnails.php?album=19...
  • Phoenix Update with Squad
    Doncaster Phoenix will be playing the semi final round of the EDF Vase Saturday 15th March 2008 at Castle Park at 2.30pm. This game will be played on the Phoenix pitch. Lynn Howells and the Knights ha...
  • Barbarians News
    BARBARIAN FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS RELEASE 12 March 2008 Team Announced For Mobbs Memorial Match The Barbarians have invited players from eight nations, including seven internationals, to represent the Club...
  • Titan becomes a Knight
    (NOW INCLUDES AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH LYNN HOWELLS) Neil Cochrane has made the short journey across South Yorkshire to join the Knights from Rotherham Titans for next season. Doncaster's Director of Rugb...
  • Lunches this Saturday
    Supporters Lunches will be served from lunchtime at Castle Park before the EDF Junior Vase semi  final between Donaster Phoenix v Chiswick on the 15th of March.   Supporters lunches are av...
  • Sport Relief Sunday
    Doncaster Knights first team players will be supporting the Sport Relief Mile at both sheffield and Doncaster this weekend. The Keepmoat mile will see Donny the White Knight accompanied by players t...
  • Past Player Pics
    Saturday saw the 2008 past players lunch at Castle Park, which was a resounding sucess. As we wait for a full report here are some of the photo's from the day.   http://www.doncast.net/pics/thu...
  • Academy 12 - 15 Leeds
    Doncaster Knights Academy lost a close fought game with Leeds Freshers this afternoon at Castle Park. Images now available at http://www.doncast.net/pics/thumbnails.php?album=17 Full report to follo...
  • Saturday Review
    Bedford Blues 22 London Welsh 0 Blues: Tries: Botha (7), Lumby (47), Pritchard (80). Cons: Pritchard 2. Pen: Pritchard (4).            A home win fo...
  • Knights v Moseley report
    Doncaster Knights 55 - 5 Moseley With Brad Hunt and Spencer Davey out injured, Doncaster’s Director of Rugby Lynn Howells started the match against 11th placed Moseley with skipper Justin Bishop and ...
  • Under 10's Tour.
    Falcons Fly off to Blackpool On Sunday 8th March the Doncaster Under 10's ( Better known as The Doncaster Falcons ) completed their last training session before their tour to Blackpool on March ...
  • Knights 55 - 5 Moseley
    Anthony CarterPaul BaileyJustin Bishop (c)Tom LukeDonvan Van VuurenMark WoodrowBen JonesChris PlanchantSimon GraingerBryn GriffithsGlen KenworthyLisiate Fa'AosoTom DaviesSteve BodenRichard ListToma To...
  • Poster distribution
    As requested by fans the current poster advertising games is now available to download and print. It is also available to pick up from reception for people who dont want to use their own printer. This...
  • Grainger Returns
    Lynn Howell's has chosen his team to face Moseley , and the fantastic news is the return of Simon Grainger to matchday action. Doncaster Knights v Moseley is a 2.30 kickoff and we look forward to witn...
  • Academy team announced
    Academy team for Sundays 1.30pm Kick Off at home to Leeds Freshers. Nick Brocklehurst Tom Doughty (c) Lewis Thiede Phil McCaw Jake Devlin Cameron McKay Neil Francis Mark Steadman Tom Barker Mike Melhu...
  • March 15th Lunches
    Supporters Lunches will be served from lunchtime at Castle Park before the EDF Junior Vase semi  final between Donaster Phoenix v Chiswick on the 15th of March. Supporters lunches are available ...
  • Dragons Change Saturday
    Doncaster Dragons wanted to make sure the news got out about Saturdays Venue change for their game . Due to logistical problems the game will be moved to Town Fields, with a 3pm kickoff.   Sour...
  • Yorkshire Cup Draw
    Doncaster Knights will be playing Cleckheaton away in the Yorkshire Cup , away on the 8th of April. Coincidentally this is the same draw as last year, and the Knights are looking forward to visiting C...
  • A Knights Tale
    400 Knights fans have received the forst ever issue of the new Knights E-zine " A Knights Tale" today, which has taken a lot of effort to get off the ground. This communication system will help us del...
  • MOM Video
    Chris Planchant receives the Away Supporters man on the match award. All Supporters who travel to away games are entitled to fill in an official slip for the award and nomimate their own man of the ma...
  • Match Report with video
    Plymouth 11 v 15 Doncaster Doncaster travelled to Devon seeking their first away victory against Plymouth in three attempts with Director of Rugby Lynn Howells making a number of changes to the side t...
  • Albion 11 v 15 Knights
    Due to a string of late injury problems they knights will be fielding a few changes from the Thursday plan. Dave Scully returns from Rotherham as cover for Ben Jones and Tom Luke is drafted into the f...
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