1st XV
Overview

Team info

Welcome to the 1st XV page of the Deal and Betteshanger Lions RFC Website

Deal & Betteshanger 1st XV - 'The Lions' have their den on the old Royal Marine Drill Field in Canada Road, Deal. Facilities include two adult playing surfaces of exceptional quality, various train...

1st XV
1st XV
1st XV

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About the team

Deal & Betteshanger 1st XV - 'The Lions' have their den on the old Royal Marine Drill Field in Canada Road, Deal. Facilities include two adult playing surfaces of exceptional quality, various training areas and youth pitches and a new clubhouse built in 2006 funded by the proud membership of the club. Lions playing colours are simple, Black

Deal is a very popular seaside town boasting some fantastic water front walks with friendly pubs, cafe's, restaurants, hotels, many of whom are sponsors of our club, and live music a plenty. Not forgetting the Championship golf courses next to us, we consider ourselves very lucky to live in such a beautiful place and many regular visitors to the town would support this.

Following the amalgamation of the two clubs, Deal Wanderers RFC and Betteshanger RFC in 2006, The Lions were formed and they have successfully maintained their Level 7 status playing in London & SE 2.

At Deal & Betteshanger Lions, we are proud of our links with the town and most of our 1st Team Squad emanate from our vibrant and successful youth rugby section, blended with a few players who now happily live and work in Deal from outside the area.We are always on the lookout for new players and supporters to join us at The Drill Field. We currently run 3 senior sides, a vets team and youth teams from 6 years to 18. What ever your age or ability, If you are new to the area and interested in playing rugby please contact our 1st Team Managers Alison Squire and Robbie Scully and they will be able to help you. If you would just like to become a member or supporter please come along and join us on any Saturday afternoon. We have a thriving social calendar and we would be pleased to welcome you and your family to the clubhouse and show you our magnificent bar facilities. :-)

Table

League Position

Pos
Team
Pts
6
Dover
45
7
Heathfield & Waldron
43
8
Deal & Betteshanger
40
9
Ashford
24
10
Charlton Park
18
Pl
19
20
20
18
18
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Contact
Officials
Sam Hanley
1st XV Captain
Sam Hanley
Contact

Team Sponsors

Platinum and Lead Club Sponsor 2023/24 - P. A . Hollingworth & Co Building Contractors
Patimum and Lead Club Sponsor 2023/2024 - Quinn Estates
Gold Club Sponsor 2023/24  - Jenkinson Estates
Gold Club Sponsor 2023/24 - Puma Power Projects
Gold Club Sponsor 2023/24 Season - Datum Groundworks
Gold Club Sponsor 2023/24 - HSE Advisor Ltd
Silver Club Sponsor 2023/24 - Ebdens Garage
Silver Club Sponsor 2023/24 - J Dilnot Smith & Sons - Independent Funeral Directors
Bronze Club Sponsor 2023/24 - Williamson and Barnes Solicitors
Bronze Club Sponsor 2023/24 - Advent Green
1st XV Pre Match T Shirts - Mossvine Ltd
1st XV Shirt Sponsor 2019/20 - Drink Warehouse UK
1st XV Short Sponsor 2019/2020  - Woods Builders
1st XV Matchday Sponsor 2019/20     - Pete and Vicky White
1st XV Match Day Sponsor 2019/20 - The Nelsons
1st XV Matchday Sponsor 2018/19 - The Port Arms