Darren Fearn and Sir Ian McGeechan have named their squad to face Chinnor on Friday night.

George Roberts is set to become the newest member of our Doncaster Knights centurions, claiming the number 2 shirt for his 100th appearance. Logovi’i Mulipola moves into the starting line up to start beside the hooker, with Joe Jones keeping the tight head spot. 

Our second row remains unchanged with Morgan Jones and Ehize Ehizode. Captain Ben Murphy remains in the back row with Rhys Tait on the other Flank. Jasper McGuire keeps the number eight shirt for another week. 

Fred Davies is the replacement hooker, with Lewis Thiede and Conor Davidson the spare props for the night. Forwards, East Timor Viliamu and Ben Chapman are also named amongst the replacements. 

In the back line, Russell Bennett shifts to the centres, making way for Morgan Bunting at 10. Ollie Fox remains the starting scrum half, and Joe Margetts comes into the starting team to join Bennett in the centres. 

Double trouble in the back three as both the Olowofela twins are named, Jordan at full back and Ryan the right wing. Matt McNab also comes back into the team to fill the left wing. 

Scrum half Will Wootton is named at 21, with backs Zach Kerr and Aidan Cross also named on the bench. 

SQUAD: 1. Logovi’i Mulipola 2. George Roberts, 3. Joe Jones, 4. Ehize Ehizode, 5. Morgan Jones, 6. Ben Murphy, 7. Rhys Tait, 8. Jasper McGuire, 9. Ollie Fox. 10. Morgan Bunting, 11. Matt McNab, 12. Russell Bennett 13. Joe Margetts, 14. Ryan Olowofela, 15. Jordan Olowofela

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Fred Davies, 17. Conor Davidson, 18. Lewis Thiede, 19. East Timor Viliamu, 20. Ben Chapman, 21. Will Wootton, 22. Zach Kerr, 23. Aidan Cross.  

Unavailable for selection: Alex Dolly, Thom Smith, Adam Hopkinson, Josh Bainbridge, Andrew Turner, Josh Williams (Playing for UK Forces), Semesa Rokoduguni (Playing for UK Forces), Telusa Veainu. 

Click here for a full injury update on our unavailable players. 

Doncaster Knights hooker George Roberts has been named as the starting hooker for this week’s Friday night clash with Chinnor. This weekend will mark a special milestone for him as he is set to make his 100th appearance for the club.

Now in his sixth season at Castle Park, Roberts’ achievement is a testament to his consistency, commitment, and the bond he’s forged with his teammates and the Knights’ faithful.

“Obviously it’s my sixth season at the club now, so it’s a pretty special thing,” George said, “It’s the people I’ve met at the club over the years. The times we’ve had, some of the games are really memorable to me. But no, it’s pretty special. Especially for my family who have followed me around the country.”

“Like most people in the Champ, it was only meant to be one year, see what happens,” he smiled. “But now I’m looking down the barrel of my sixth year. I clearly enjoyed something!”

Reaching this milestone is always a big moment for any player, but for Roberts, doing it with this particular group makes it even more meaningful.

“It would be pretty big with any squad I’d have achieved it with, but this one, it’s pretty special,” he said. “It’s probably the first year where more than ten people have re-signed. I think 20-something re-signed this year, so the group’s getting even tighter and hopefully we build on that into the season now.”

Looking back on his time at Castle Park, Roberts is quick to recognise the players who have shared the journey.

“Obviously there’s a few players that have stuck from the start, Ben Murphy, Connor Edwards, Conor Davidson, my housemate Rhys,” he said. “My housemates over the years, Will Holling, Billy McBryde, there’s too many to count, but I’m sure they all know it and I’m grateful for them.”

Roberts reflected on some of his highlights during his time at the club: “I can’t remember the year of doing the double over Ealing, but that was pretty big. I enjoyed that one,” he recalled. “Then off the field, some of the holidays we’ve been on, I’m sure there’s a few memories, but I won’t mention them all!”, he joked. 

Roberts’ century will come in front of the Knights’ home supporters, something he describes as hugely important.

“It’s huge,” he said. “They’ve been massive for us this season. It’s only growing as well, which is massive for us. The players feel it as well. I just hope more and more people come and make it, not just for this Friday night, but for the season going forward.”

As George Roberts prepares to pull on the Knights jersey for the 100th time, everyone at the club congratulates him on a fantastic achievement, and thanks him for his continued commitment to the badge.

Doncaster Knights are pleased to announce the addition of loan signing, Connor Hancock from Newcastle Red Bulls. 

Hancock is a loose-head prop that joined Newcastle in the summer of 2024 alongside twin brother and fellow prop, Callum, having graduated from a sports coaching degree.

Doncaster Knights supporters have organised an away bus for our away game against Ealing Trailfinders. 

Cost of a place on the coach is £30 per person. Booking with Buckleys will be done by Monday (10th) so please text John Lowe for a space before 9am on that day. 

The match kicks off at 3pm so the coach will leave Buckley’s garage in Blaxton at 9am and, after all the usual pickups in Auckley, Branton, Cantley and Armthorpe, should arrive at Castle Park at around 9.30am.

From there it will proceed along Balby Road for a pick-up opposite the Winning Post before heading south on the A(1) M.  If you are leaving your car at the club please leave it on the limestone car park. 

The coach will leave Ealing for the return journey as soon as possible after the final whistle please.

Please text John Lowe on 079 7711 2706 to reserve your seat.

Doncaster Knights are proud to announce that Semesa Rokoduguni and Josh Williams will be representing the UK Armed Forces Rugby Union in their remembrance fixture against Germany this evening. 

The annual match is a special occasion in the rugby calendar, honouring the service and sacrifice of the military personnel past and present. Rokoduguni, a former British Army Soldier and International, and Williams, who serves in the Navy Marines, will don the combined UKAF colours as they take to the field in this commemorative game. 

The fixture not only celebrates the string bond between the rugby and the military, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the values both communities share, courage, respect and camaraderie. 

Everyone at Doncaster Knigths wishes Rokoduguni and Williams the very best as they represent both the UK armed forces and Doncaster Knights with pride. 

You can watch the game live on YouTube at the UKAFRugby account.