Dorking RFC

Pace, footwork and game management – Dorking's back division for 2026/27 retains a core of proven National League performers who will look to carry on their form from last season.

"This backline already understands each other, and that continuity counts for a lot at this level. I'm confident we'll keep seeing those combinations develop as we move through the season."

Armand Roux, Director of Rugby

• Bryan Hotston (44) – Wing
• Caleb Falloon (16) – Scrumhalf
• Callum Barrett (7) – Centre
• Callum Powell (9) – Centre
• Gareth Stephens (2) – Centre/Wing
• George Jackson (89) – Scrumhalf
• Harry Barker (15) – Wing
• Joe Andressen (25) – Fly-half/Full-back
• Max Coyle (44) – Full-back
• Sam Blade (11) – Centre
• Theo Williamson (21) – Wing
• Tom Howe (65) – Centre
• Will King (1) – Wing
• Will Sanders (43) – Wing

(Numbers shown denote National League caps for Dorking.)

Fourteen backs with know-how and combinations already built – a settled base to build fresh partnerships around this season.

University Squad

Alongside our senior group, a talented group of players are training with Dorking over the summer before heading off to university in the autumn. They'll be pushing hard for shirts through pre-season and will remain part of the wider Dorking family while they're away studying.

"We have created an environment where not only our own University Students want to be a part of, but also some of them from surrounding areas.  Being in a position to upskill and develop these players is a privilege we have alongside them buying into our culture ."

Armand Roux, Director of Rugby

Finlay Candish – Back Row
A Newman College graduate, Finlay joined Dorking this summer to keep his development moving in the right direction ahead of university.

Seb Cox – Fly-half
After playing for Esher in 2025/26 and travelling in Australia through most of 2026, Seb is joining Dorking as his home club while he goes to university.

Tom Isles – Centre
Tom has been central to a lot of pre-season so far this year as he continues to push for a shirt before he heads to university.

Will Darbishire (2) – Centre
The National League-winning Colt, who represented Dorking in our 2025/26 national league campaign, made his debut for USA Under-20s this summer and captained the team against Ireland.

Woody Aldridge – Fly-half
The Dorking National Cup-winning Colt from a few years ago has been putting in the hard yards in preparation for university.

Zach Flavell – Centre
Another Newman College graduate, Zach joined Dorking this summer and is training hard as he looks to push for a shirt before heading off to university.

Full Squad Recap by Position

Pulling it all together, here's how the 2026/27 senior squad shapes up by position across new players, university returnees, retained players, and the university squad.

Front Row – Props

Archie Caldicott, Bryan Karimanzira, Charlie Connor, Jimmy Litchfield, Max Sheldrake, Nick Barry, Tom Bristow, Zak Stephenson

Front Row – Hookers

Callum Watson, George Head, Lamar Sinclair, Ollie Rawlinson, Toby Tyson

Second Row

Dom Sammut, Eddie Monk, Jasper King, Jo Hole, Ryan Maguire, Ted Wilkie, Tom Nairn, Will Goodfellow

Back Row

Daragh Chambers, Eddie Monk, Finlay Candish, Harry Elbrow, Kas Lee, Matty Gwyther, Steve Howorth, Tom Bloomer, Toby Arnett, Will Scholes

Number 8

Finn Osborne

Scrumhalf

Aaron Linfield, Caleb Falloon, George Jackson, Murdock Lock, Tom Newman

Fly-half

Jack Thorn, Joe Andressen, Seb Cox, Will Green, Woody Aldridge

Centre

Callum Barrett, Callum Powell, Edward Bowden, Gareth Stephens, Oli Shepherd, Sam Blade, Tom Howe, Tom Isles, Will Darbishire, Zach Flavell

Wing

Bryan Hotston, Gareth Stephens, Harry Barker, Swabiro Salim, Theo Williamson, Will King, Will Sanders, Will Simpson

Full-back

Joe Andressen, Max Coyle

Back Three

Jake Golding