We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many local businesses and individuals in and around Dorchester for their continued and valued support to the Rugby Club.
We would like to express our thanks to Highwood for their continued support as Main Club Sponsor for the 2025/26 Season. The financial support given to the Club by Highwood and our other Sponsors can not be underestimated.
If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor please contact our Sponsorship Manager:
Mark Cope e-mail: sponsorship@dorchester-rfc.co.uk Mobile: 07538 096742
There are various opportunities to suit all budgets and all Sponsorship Opportunities can be tailored to suit your particular needs.
Sponsorship Opportunities include.....
Shirt sponsorship
In addition to the First Team we have two senior mens teams, a Colts Team and up to ten Junior teams.
Shirt sponsorship is available through the club which will include the business name or logo on the front of the shirt.
Shirt sponsorship is:
Under 7’s to under 12’s £500 per team for team shirts which lasts for 3 yrs
Under 13’s to Under 16’s £750 Plus VAT per team for team shirts which lasts for 3 yrs
Matchday Programme Advertisement
Promote your business and support the Club at the same time.
You provide the advert (mono only), we promote your business.
The following rates are for inclusion in the programme for the whole season:
• Full page advertisement - £210.00 + VAT
• Half page advertisement - £120.00 + VAT
• Quarter page advertisement - £75.00 + VAT
• 1/8 of a page - £40.00 + VAT
Clubhouse Hire
Why not hire your Clubhouse and Function Room for a Wedding Reception, Anniversary, Birthday Party, Conference, Meeting, or Dance Class etc. Marquee hire for your wedding or function is also available.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Licensed Bar
• Parking
• Competitive Rates
For more information please contact:
Michelle Rainford - Clubhouse Manager
on 07570 922614 or email managerdrfc@gmail.com
About our teams
Our 1st XV currently play in Counties 2 Tribute Dorset & Wilts South which provides home derby fixtures against a number of local clubs such as Swanage & Wareham, Wimborne, Yeovil and Weymouth & portland among others.
Our second team, the 'A' XV, will looking to build on their significant achievements last season, boasting a large contingent of under 19 players, most of whom have come up through the ranks of our Junior Section.
Our third XV, the Gladiators, offers the opportunity for former Colts looking to move into senior men's rugby and for former 1st and 'A' XV players looking to play at a less intense and more social level.
We are particularly proud of our Junior Section, which is able to field thirteen youth teams from Under 6s to Under 17/18 Colts, including a Junior girls team. Last season the club competed in three County Youth cup finals, becoming County champions in two of the age groups.
Women’s rugby is growing rapidly in popularity, particularly since the England Women's success in the recent World Cup and the RFU is encouraging all clubs to establish a women’s team. Through our girls teams at junior level we are building towards that once again.
However, all of this does come at some considerable cost. The Rugby Club is an amateur community sports club, run entirely by volunteers who dedicate a lot of their personal time to help provide a facility for playing rugby in Dorchester. Our income stream is very limited and therefore we are totally reliant on the goodwill from individuals and local businesses, who are able to financially support the club in the form of sponsorship and advertising.
All Sponsorship Opportunities can be tailored to suit your particular needs.
Sponsorship Opportunities include Shirt Sponsorship, Match Day Sponsorship, Player Sponsorship, Ball Sponsorship, Programme advertising and Pitchside Board advertising.
Thank you to all Supporters of the Club
