Founded:

1948

Address:

Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9SB

Country:

England

Website:

https://luctonians.co.uk

Luctonians title hopes suffer blow

24 March 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

Chester…………………39 Luctonians………….. 19 By DESMOND HICKIE THIS was a big win for Chester, five tries to two against title contenders Luctonians. The visitors had the […]

Clifton edge win over Luctonians

17 March 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians……………. 8 Clifton………………….. 10 ST PATRICK’S Day at Mortimer Park saw Luctonians up against Clifton in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. […]

Crusaders too strong for lively Luctonians

5 November 2023 0 comments
National League 2W

By BAZ JOHNSON Dings C…………… 17pts Luctonians…….. 15pts THE in-form Luctonians arrived undefeated at Shaftesbury Park. And the early indications suggested they were prepared to […]

Luctonians go to top of the class

1 October 2023 0 comments
Latest News

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..62 Loughborough S…. 17 LUCTONIANS went to the top of the table with a strong second-half showing to eventually dismantle a spirited […]

Luctonians keep form in tight affair

24 September 2023 0 comments
National League 2W

By PAUL BOLTON Bournville……………29 Luctonians…………..38 LUCTONIANS made it four straight bonus point victories but they were pushed all the way by Bournville in an entertaining […]

Luctonians, Lions share spoils

4 June 2023 0 comments
National League 2W

THE BEST XV FROM THE 2022-23 SEASON Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of our National Two West reporters to compile The Rugby Paper’s 2022-23 Team […]

Luctonians suffer with yellow cards

15 January 2023 1 comment
National League 2W

By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester Lions…..23 Luctonians……………. 3 Heavy rain produced a sodden playing surface with a stiff breeze blowing down the slope. Playing down the […]

Luctonians banking on Link as he cashes in on maul

4 December 2022 0 comments
News Extra

By BEN JAYCOCK JOINT National Two West top try scorer Ben Link credits his side’s formidable pack for his free scoring form. Link, 23, had […]

Luctonians claim the derby glory

30 October 2022 1 comment
National League 2W

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..36 Stourbridge………… 19 Luctonians sent local rivals Stourbridge home empty-handed following a sound performance in this derby. The visitors started the game […]

Tom puts boot in on Luctonians

23 October 2022 2 comments
National League 2W

By MARTA GOMEZ-SANTOS Loughborough S….27 Luctonians…………..24 The students claimed a fiercely-fought victory on a sunny afternoon at Epinal Way. Fast out of the blocks, Charlie […]

Six of the best for Luctonians as Old Reds suffer

11 September 2022 1 comment
Latest News

By GEOFF VICKERS Luctonians…………. 44 Old Redcliffians…. 15 IN their first home game of the season, Luctonians blew newcomers Old Redcliffians away after conceding an […]

Tynedale…………….21 Luctonians …………29

14 August 2022 0 comments
Club Rugby

■ By BRIAN TILLEY THE long trip from Hereford proved worthwhile for Luctonians as they outgunned Tynedale in a pre-season encounter played in temperatures well […]

Early Luctonians’ blitz destroys Dale

16 January 2022 0 comments
National League 2N

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..32 Tynedale…………….. 14 IN-FORM Luctonians were full value for this win as they brushed aside their visitors. They played with confidence and […]

Luctonians emphatic as Scunthorpe flail

24 November 2019 0 comments
National League 2N

By STEVE WILLIAMS Scunthorpe …8 Luctonians …40 LUCTONIANS had their pack to thank as they ran out winners at fellow strugglers Scunthorpe. The visitors got […]

Jet-heeled Josh sprints to yet another award for Luctonians

2 June 2019 1 comment
Features

Big challenge next season: Josh Watkins with o’neill’s Peter Kennedy LUCTONIANS hero Josh Watkins thanked the club’s fans after he was named o’neills Regional Leagues’ […]

Luctonians on fire in Syston thrashing

9 September 2018 0 comments
Club Rugby

Midlands Premier LUCTONIANS continued their stunning start to the season with a 64-7 thrashing of Syston. After hammering Lichfield 73-14 last week the Herefordshire side […]

Brave Luctonians go down fighting

13 May 2018 0 comments
National Leagues

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians… 21 Sale … 22 LUCTONIANS suffered the agony of relegation despite a magnificent door- die effort against champions Sale in the […]

Hosts are sunk by a Baldwin brace

22 December 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians………….. 20 Cinderford……………22 A COMPELLING and superbly competitive game of rugby gave the big crowd at Mortimer Park an entertaining pre-Christmas contest. […]

Old Reds pay as Luc’s storm back

15 December 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By GEOFF VICKRESS- Luctonians…………..40 Old Redcliffians…. 10 LUCTONIANS entertained the large home crowd with a superb second-half performance at Mortimer Park. Home skipper Ben Link […]

Matt’s learning from his rival as Redruth look to spoil party

8 December 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By BEN JAYCOCK MID-table Redruth have experienced an inconsistent campaign but would love nothing more than to derail their rivals Camborne’s title pursuit when the […]

Bray paves the way as Lucs stay in hunt for glory

24 November 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..13 Bournville…………….. 6 LUCTONIANS remain in the leading pack after a hard-fought win inspired by Bob Bray. The wintry conditions made the […]

We need to work on youth retention

24 November 2024 0 comments
Latest News

Having a go: Clifton’s Danny Hodge on the charge against Luctonians PICTURE: Gary Learmonth Steve Hill talks to Matt Salter, below, head coach at Clifton […]

Forthcoming fixtures

24 November 2024 0 comments
Latest News

Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 INTERNATIONALS Scotland v Australia […]

The Cherry & Whites lay down marker over Lucs

17 November 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By BILL HOOPER Over the line: Camborne’s Jordan Nicholls dives in for a try and, right, celebrates with team-mates PICTURES: Simon Bryant Camborne……….29pts Luctonians……..22pts CAMBORNE […]

Lucs get lucky after Link double

10 November 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■ By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..22 Hornets………………… 19 LUCTONIANS will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after narrowly beating a very game Hornets side in […]

Honours are even after a last-gasp Rowe try

27 October 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By SAM SMITH L’ghborough S.36 Luctonians…….36 NOTHING could separate these two sides at the end of an absorbing contest. The key was the character Loughborough […]

Snow makes sure Titans standard is never falling

27 October 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By CHRIS COLLYER Experienced: Joe Snow playing for Taunton DYNAMIC scrum-half Joe Snow believes the key to Taunton Titans’ recent successful run of games is […]

Titans pin down valuable victory

20 October 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians………….. 12 Taunton Titans…..23 TAUNTON Titans used their superior nous against a miss-firing Luctonians to gain a well-earned victory. Two minutes in, […]

Taylor eyes promotion push despite testing start

20 October 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By BEN JAYCOCK Tough test: Cinderford’s Nathan Taylor NATHAN Taylor admits Cinderford are bearing a weight of expectation to secure promotion back to National One […]

Rigelsford has all the Will power to help seal a win

13 October 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■By BILL HOOPER Redruth…………..38pts Luctonians……..29pts All to play for: Chris Rovery looks to create an opening and, right, Will Riglesford goes over for his second […]

Cinderford edge tightest contest

13 October 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■By FRANK JONES Macclesfield………. 19 Cinderford……………24 CINDERFORD made sure it was an unhappy return home for their hosts. Macclesfield were on the end of a […]

Joe knows there’s no Luc in his side’s rise

13 October 2024 0 comments
Latest News

■By OLLIE AUST Strong man: Luctonians prop Joe White LUCTONIANS maintained their unbeaten start to the season last weekend with a 66-5 win over Macclesfield […]

Home side show Macc little charity

6 October 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..66 Macclesfield………… 5 LUCTONIANS dominated Macclesfield in a commanding victory at Mortimer Park. The home side, donning orange shirts for their Charity […]

Devonport out of Luc in hunt for win

29 September 2024 0 comments
National League 2N

By MO SHER Devonport S………… 21 Luctonians…………..39 BASEMENT side Devonport Services belied their lowly league position by giving early pacesetters Luctonians a thorough examination at […]

Slow start for Hinckley’s promising new talent

29 September 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By HANNAH BOYLE Early promise: Saints academy loanee Louis Haley HINCKLEY’S start to the season has not been what many were expecting, with the team […]

We’re Jamin! Hodgkins puts boot in to rivals

22 September 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians……..39pts Clifton…………….. 15pts On the rampage: Luctonians No.8 Jack Goodwin charges through the tackles Power play: John White scores Luctonians’ third try […]

Northampton Saints Fullback George Furbank

Northampton Saints Season Preview: George Furbank in charge as Saints bid for repeat

15 September 2024 0 comments
Premiership

Northampton Saints Season Preview Coach: Phil Dowson Captain: George Furbank Last season’s title winning success at Northampton was no fluke. It was the product of […]

Lucs ride luck to snatch win as kicking is off key

15 September 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■By JACK TOZER Cinderford………13pts Luctonians……..15pts Smiler: James Mear scores Luctonians’ first try LUCTONIANS narrowly beat Cinderford in their first-ever league encounter with both sides battling […]

There’s no Luc in second-half storm

8 September 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

Hinckley……………… 17 Luctonians…………..27 ■ By CHRIS CAMPBELL LUCTONIANS secured victory in a battle of attrition between two physical sides thanks two early second-half tries. Hinckley […]

Forthcoming fixtures

8 September 2024 0 comments
Latest News

Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 MIDLANDS DIVISION Counties 2 […]

Shanahan: We need to create fear factor

1 September 2024 0 comments
Latest News National League One National Leagues

National League 1 Preview By Ben Jaycock National One gets underway next weekend and supporters will expect another enthralling campaign with jeopardy throughout. Chinnor hoisted […]

Devoto to make the difference for Titans

1 September 2024 0 comments
Latest News

National 2 West BY BEN JAYCOCK Star signing: Former Exeter and England centre Ollie Devoto has joined Taunton. Inset, Luctonians coach Ryan Watkins PICTURES: Alamy […]

Pre-season fixtures

25 August 2024 0 comments
Latest News

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Chinnor v Rams (3pm) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Selby v Harrogate […]

Titans hit six ahead of return to National One

18 August 2024 0 comments
Latest News

By BEN JAYCOCK Run in: Gethin O’Callaghan scores for Dings Crusaders PICTURES: Baz Johnson FOLLOWING their enthralling National Two North title race last season, Rotherham […]

Pre-season: Premiership, Championship, National League fixtures

18 August 2024 0 comments
English Championship Latest News National Leagues Premiership

A pre-season fixture list involving teams from the Premiership, Championship, National Leagues, and Regional Leagues.

Premiership ins & outs 2024-25

11 August 2024 0 comments
Features

Pepper Bath Ins: Ross Molony (Leinster), Francois van Wyk (Leicester Tigers), Guy Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Austin Emens (Great Britain Sevens) Outs: Matt Gallagher (Benetton), Steffan […]

NATIONAL 2 WEST

28 July 2024 0 comments
Latest News

Macclesfield are one of four new teams to enter National Two West and Matt Coleridge’s side face a season full of mammoth journeys beginning with […]

Camborne make impact but top two dominate final line-up

26 May 2024 1 comment
Dream Team National League 2W

NATIONAL 2 WEST DREAM TEAM >> THE BEST XV FROM 2023-24 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR REPORTERS After Dings Crusaders’ National Two West title success, […]

Grimes is four-most as Lucs go on rampage

28 April 2024 0 comments
National League 2W

■By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…………..64 Dudley K………………… 5 LUCTONIANS entertained an enthusiastic crowd as they secured their highest league position in national rugby, finishing second in […]

Amazing to finish in top spot, says Smith

21 April 2024 0 comments
National League 2E

By WILLIAM GUPWELL Dings Crusaders secured promotion to National League 1 last weekend for the first time in the club’s history with a 69-7 win […]

By WILLIAM GUPWELL

Dings Crusaders secured promotion to National League 1 last weekend for the first time in the club’s history with a 69-7 win over Redruth.
The club still have one game to play next weekend at home to Camborne, but the celebrations have already started.
Dings captain Matt Smith told The Rugby Paper: “It was quite overwhelming at the time! It’s nice to see all the hard work the boys have put in over this season and over the years I’ve been at the club rewarded. It’s been great to see us develop year on year. It was hard finishing second last year, but now, getting that fir...