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Bristol’s exciting approach suits me, says Harry Thacker

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Bristol Bears are fast earning themselves a reputation as rugby’s great entertainers, captivating fans with their bold, high-energy style of play. Known […]

Titans crush the challenge of Blues

17 November 2024 0 comments

By MIKE AMOS Taunton……………….57 Devonport…………… 20 THIS was an appropriate game for today as Taunton having an Armed Forces Covenant, recognised the Fallen in a […]

Bedford take their time to get up and running

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Jacobs Bedford ………….26pts Tries: Adamson 3, 25; Herman 62, 68 Conversions: Maisey 2, 26, 63 Ampthill ………….. 6pts Penalties: Barton 2, 32 Bedford […]

Bears get in the mood with Blues demolition

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By MARK STEVENS Bristol …………. 67pts Tries: J Jenkins 2, Marmion 6, Fricker 12, Thacker 19, 71; Bates 23, Elizalde 25, Thomas 30, Heenan 54, […]

‘Team’ should be at centre of everything

27 October 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Rob Powell, below, head coach at Richmond RFC Why did you get into coaching rugby and what has […]

Adamson’s record day is a delight for Blues

20 October 2024 0 comments

■By SAM JACKSON Bedford ……………………….. 34pts Tries: Garside 6, Adamson 15, 64; Worley 54, Wright 80 Conversions: Maisey 8, 57, 65 Penalty: Maisey 34 Doncaster […]

Conway on hand to snatch it for Blues

13 October 2024 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates………. 24pts Tries: Relton 1, Nelson 30, Cannon 52, Young 67 Conversions: Houston 30, 52 Bedford ………….28pts Tries: Conway 15, 80; […]

Matavesi in time to put Blues back on course

6 October 2024 0 comments

■By MICK JACOBS Bedford ………….35pts Tries: Titherington 13, Day 23, 35; Howard 58, Matavesi 75 Conversions: Maisey 14, 24, 36, 59, 76 Hartpury …………32pts Tries: […]

Cov’s easy win over Bedford no surprise to Rae

6 October 2024 0 comments

By PAUL SMITH COVENTRY head coach Alex Rae said last weekend’s 45-7 demolition of old rivals Bedford Blues came as no shock to him. The […]

Yes, a star is born, but just not on the rugby field

6 October 2024 0 comments

A STAR is born? Well yes and no… This is a young unknown, fresh faced, clean shaven Kris Kristofferson early in 1958 when he starred […]

Jimmy Martin flies in to make certain for Coventry

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Paul Smith Coventry ……………………… 45pts Tries: Kvesic 2, Martin 13, 18; Hinkley 26, Penalty 48, Hutler 68, 78 Conversions: Richman 2, 18, 68, 78 […]

Next generation of All Blacks looks special – Sam Cane

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock New Zealand ………………. 33pts Tries: Reece 16, Jordan 22, Clarke 41, 64; Williams 55 Conversions: Barrett 23, 42, 56, 66 Australia ………………………. […]

Will Maisey pulls the strings to set Bedford Blues on right road

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Andy Hastings Bedford B …….. 45pts Tries: James 3, Worley 17, 23; James 36, Le Bourgeois 58, Cousins 79 Conversions: Maisey 4, 18, 24, […]

NEWS EXTRA

22 September 2024 0 comments

Double injury blow for Bristol BRISTOL full-back Noah Heward will be out until the New Year after injuring his hamstring during a training session. The […]

George Furbank at the double as England lads return

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Northampton…………….. 36pts Tries: Furbank 4, 14; Smith 26, Dingwall 34, Savala 44, Haffar 52 Conversions: Smith 4, 34, Savala 44 Bedford ……………………… […]

Onyeama-Christie stars for Saracens

8 September 2024 0 comments

By DAN STOKES Bedford …………. 17pts Tries: Arthur 30, Frost 39, J Garside 42 Conversions: Matavesi 31 Saracens ……… 47pts Tries: Willis 15, Jackson 45, […]

Logan double puts Blues on the right track

25 August 2024 0 comments

REUBEN Logan’s double ensured Bedford Blues made a victorious start to their pre-season schedule in a battling contest against Blackheath.

Call me The Stag – but I was stuck with Bambi

4 August 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER SCOTLAND SEVENS INTERNATIONAL AND GLASGOW HAWKS/WARRIORS, WATERLOO AND BEDFORD BACK ROWER RORY McKAY IT’S been great watching the Rugby Sevens […]

Clarke on rampage as Blues take gold

23 June 2024 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Blues……………………………..41pts Chiefs ……………………………10pts Tries: A Ioane 12, Clarke 21, 50, 61, Lam 72 Conversions: Plummer 13, 22, 51, 62, 73 Penalties: Plummer […]

All Blacks will be ready to roll

16 June 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN Rumours that New Zealand are in a state of flux heading into their two-Test summer series against England should be handled with care. […]

Chiefs delight as they stun ’Canes

16 June 2024 0 comments

World Rugby By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific round-up Results and fixtures Blues 34 – 20 Brumbies Hurricanes 19 – 30 Chiefs Saturday June 22: […]

Pirates were one hell of a club to be at for so long

16 June 2024 0 comments

Feature MARLEN WALKER THE NOW-RETIRED CORNISH PIRATES PROP MY LIFE IN RUGBY Beating Saracens when we hadn’t played for almost a year was probably the […]