Rugby

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy insists he’s taking positives from his side’s second half showing despite a bruising defeat to Farnham.

Newbury Blues made it two Regional 2 South Central wins from two with a 13-45 victory over Wimborne.

Newbury Blues started their new season with an emphatic 30-0 win over local rivals Reading at Monks Lane.

Ollie Hassell-Collins is set to make his debut for Premiership giants Leicester Tigers following his summer switch from liquidated London Irish.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy is hoping his side can build on last term’s strong finish ahead of the new season.

Newbury Blues are back in training and head coach James McAvoy is optimistic ahead of his second season in charge.

Talented centre Will Joseph, who first played rugby at Newbury, has signed for two-time Premiership champions Harlequins.

Cara Brincat reflects on a tumultuous campaign that saw Worcester Warriors face liquidation at Christmas but achieve a record Premiership finish.

Ollie Hassell-Collins is set to make the switch from London Irish to Leicester Tigers this summer – and, rest assured, his cats are coming with him.

Year 13 students said a memorable farewell to sport at St Bart's, winning the Berkshire Under-18 County Cup.

More than 250 children turned out as Hungerford Rugby Club held their annual Primary Schools Tag Tournament last month.

Newbury Blues head coach James McAvoy was delighted with his side's season ending bonus point win over Grove – in which he scored a try.

Ollie Hassell-Collins is reflecting on a milestone month in which he made his international debut for England and won his 100th cap for London Irish.

Newbury Blues secured a third placed finish as their league campaign came to its conclusion with an 11 try win over Grove on Saturday.

The Monks Lane Sports Hub contract has been approved – with the council saying build costs won't exceed £3.878m.

Newbury Ladies march towards an unbeaten season continued at the weekend with an emphatic 46-0 win over Devon side Cullompton.

Thatcham's decade-long stay in the seventh tier of English rugby came to an end at the weekend as the relegated club's season concluded with defeat.

Amy Turner scored a hat-trick as Newbury Ladies 2XV beat Bicester 34-5 after returning to action for the first time in almost a month.

Hungerford held their own at home to league leaders Rams, keeping them out until 10 minutes before half time and impressing despite defeat.

George Robinson-Slater marked his 100th Newbury Blues cap with a win as his side bounced back from defeat at Tottonians with a win over Salisbury.