Rugby

Newbury Blues Ladies ended a run of six consecutive defeats with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Sutton and Epsom.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy feels his side are edging closer to a much-needed victory despite falling to a 21-7 defeat to Guildford.

Both of Newbury’s women’s teams returned from the winter break on an action-packed Sunday at Monks Lane.

James McAvoy admits he’s not “overly concerned” about the threat of relegation following Newbury Blues’ controversial 26-22 defeat to Chichester.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy is thinking of the big picture after his side slipped to a fifth successive defeat, losing 48-24 to Wimborne.

It has been a momentous time for girls’ rugby in the area after Hungerford and Thatcham merged to form West Berkshire Warriors.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy wants to bring the feel-good factor back to Monks Lane following his side’s bruising 40-0 defeat to Witney.

There was no disgrace in Newbury Blues Ladies’ 37-3 defeat at the hands of unbeaten Championship South leaders Thurrock at the weekend.

It was a mixed weekend for the Newbury ladies teams, with the first XV falling to defeat against Beckenham but the second XV beating Farnham.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy felt mistakes in key moments cost his side as they lost 47-5 at home to unbeaten league leaders Jersey.

Newbury Blues slipped to a second successive defeat at the weekend as they were beaten 29-10 at home to Tottonians.

Newbury Blues Ladies were unable to capitalise on an early lead as they slipped to a battling 36-17 defeat against London Irish in West London.

Newbury Blues coach James McAvoy is confident his side can compete with the league’s most physical sides despite a bruising defeat at Winchester.

Newbury Blues Ladies battled to a first win of their Women’s Championship South season, beating local rivals Reading Abbey 24-5 on their own turf.

Ollie Hassell-Collins is settling into life at new club Leicester after Tigers opened their Premiership account with a late win over leaders Bath.

A number of tactical changes, including switching Toby Thorne to full-back, paid dividends as Newbury Blues beat London Irish Wild Geese on Saturday.

Three penalties from skipper Dan Thorne, including a match-winning 74th minute kick, helped Newbury Blues edge past in-form London Irish Wild Geese.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy was impressed with how his side responded to last week’s defeat to Guildford in Saturday’s win over Salisbury.

Olly Cunningham scored a hat-trick as a young Thatcham side won their first home game of the season, beating Slough 36-28 in a thrilling contest.

The Monks Lane Sports hub plans have been canned.