Rugby

Blues battle hard against league leaders Thurrock

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

McAvoy rues mistakes as Blues beaten by leaders Jersey

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.

Mixed weekend for Newbury ladies teams

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.

Hassell-Collins is loving life at Leicester

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

McAvoy says Blues will learn from Tottonians defeat

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

Blues struggle to contend with heavyweight Winchester

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 let lead slip at London Irish

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.

Blues battle to first Championship win over rivals

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.

Blues edge past in-form Irish

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

Tactical tweaks pay dividends as Blues beat Irish

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

Oli’s brace helps Blues to bonus point win

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.

Cunningham hat-trick helps Thatcham get off the mark at home

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.

Hassell-Collins set to make Leicester debut

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

McAvoy vows to bounce back

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

Blues beat Wimborne

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

Blues make superb start to new season

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

Joseph signs for Quins

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

Blues set for new season

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

Blues skipper looks ahead to new season

Newbury Blues captain Dan Thorne is hoping his side can kick on from last season’s strong finish and challenge towards the top end of the table.

McAvoy has big plans for Blues

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

Brincat plays leading role in Warriors unique survival story

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

Rugby

Blues battle hard against league leaders Thurrock

McAvoy rues mistakes as Blues beaten by leaders Jersey

McAvoy rues mistakes as Blues beaten by leaders Jersey

Mixed weekend for Newbury ladies teams

Mixed weekend for Newbury ladies teams

Hassell-Collins is loving life at Leicester

Hassell-Collins is loving life at Leicester

McAvoy says Blues will learn from Tottonians defeat

McAvoy says Blues will learn from Tottonians defeat

Blues struggle to contend with heavyweight Winchester

Blues struggle to contend with heavyweight Winchester

Newbury let lead slip at London Irish

Newbury let lead slip at London Irish

Blues battle to first Championship win over rivals