Category: 1st XV
Match Preview & Team News: Coventry Away 11.04.21
Ampthill travel to Coventry looking to build on their Round 3 victory over Nottingham, but having never won at The Butts Park Arena, Director of Rugby Mark Lavery isn’t underestimating the opposition or the task at hand Head Coach Paul Turner makes one change in the backs with Swiss International Jeremy To’a replacing Jarryd Sage
Read MoreNew Championship Clubs Podcast
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Championship Clubs Podcast co-hosted by Michael Casey and Ben Gulliver. Over the coming weeks, the podcast will discuss, showcase and celebrate everything that is great about English rugby’s second tier – the players, the clubs and the people behind the scenes that make the Championship
Read More1st XV 31 v 15 Nottingham Rugby, Match Highlights
Highlights of our Greene King IPA Championship Round 3 fixture with Nottingham Rugby at Dillingham Park on Sunday 21st March 2021. Commentary with Warren Muggleton and Abbie Ward.
Read MorePost Match Interviews – Nottingham 21/03/21
Around the Ground with Ampthill_RUFC_TV’s @zakthecarr plus post-match interviews with club captain Louis Grimoldby and the Comfort Homecare Man of the Match, Alex Humfrey 🏉🍾
Read MoreMatch Report: 1st XV 31 v 15 Nottingham Rugby, 21/03/21
Ampthill DoR Mark Lavery called on his side to improve their composure after a well-contested 31-15 win over Nottingham. James Flynn and Dave Ward secured a brace each in response to Luke Mehson’s runaway try before Will Brown ducked in for five. Lavery said: “I think we started slowly – we’re our own worst enemy
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Nottingham Sun 21st Mar
Ampthill welcome Nottingham Rugby back to Dillingham Park as both sides look to record their first wins of the season. With both teams having been on the wrong end of 50 points from Championship favourites Ealing, form would suggest this will be a keenly contested match! There are two changes in the Ampthill pack. Home
Read MoreEaling v 1st XV – Post Match Interview
Captain Charlie Beckett with @zakthecarr reflecting on the 54-6 defeat to Ealing Trailfinders in Round 2 of the Greene King IPA Championship
Read MoreEaling Trailfinders 54 v 6 1st XV – Greene King Ipa Championship, Round 2
The 1st XV traveled to Ealing Trailfinders looking to avoid a repeat of last season’s 77 v 26 reverse. The game kicked off in bright and blustery conditions – with four seasons in eighty minutes the weather would certainly do its best to affect the outcome. It took Ealing less than four minutes to break
Read MoreAmpthill Team to face Trailfinders Challenge
Ampthill travel to Championship favourites Ealing looking to avoid a repeat of last season’s fixture when the Trailfinders ran in 11 tries and Steven Shingler put on a kicking masterclass in a 77-26 reverse! Following equally impressive performances at Goldington Road two weeks ago, Jonny Law and Russell Bennett form a new half-back partnership for
Read More1st XV 17 v 19 Doncaster Knights – Match Highlights
Highlights of our Greene King IPA Championship Round 1 fixture with Doncaster Knights at Dillingham Park on Sunday 7th March 2021.
Read More1st XV 17 – 19 Doncaster Knights
Ampthill Head Coach Paul Turner lamented his side’s errors which cost victory against Doncaster Knights in the Championship opener – but declared there were “positives to be taken”. Sam Olver slotted a conversion with four minutes to go after Kyle Evans found scored against the twice sin-binned hosts, securing a 19-17 win. Ampthill led three
Read MoreChampionship Rugby Preview on BBC Sport
Ampthill RUFC Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery and Jersey Reds Harvey Biljon on BBC Sports Championship Rugby preview:
Read MoreAmpthill team to face Doncaster Knights
After giving 22 players their Ampthill debuts in the two pre-season games with Bedford Blues, Head Coach Paul Turner names fourteen Championship debutants for the visit of Doncaster Knights on Sunday. Following his Man of the Match performance two weeks ago, Alex Humfrey starts on the blindside in the only change to Ampthill’s starting pack
Read MoreGreene King IPA Championship confirms match live-streaming plans
As the 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship season kicks off this weekend, the Championship Clubs Committee today confirmed that up to five matches each round will be live-streamed for fans. Available via www.championshiprugby.co.uk/live-streams, fans will be able to live-stream matches on a pay-per-view basis with full access and pricing information detailed on individual club websites.
Read MoreNew Replica Kit & Casual Wear from O’Neills
“Mum I want to look like Charlie Beckett” said no child ever! But if they did then our new 1st XV Greene King IPA Championship replica shirts are now available through the club’s official kit providers O’Neills. We do however expect to see quite a few “Ward 2”, “Bercis 7” and “Grimoldy 10” shirts on
Read More2021 Streaming Season Ticket
Buy your Season Ticket now for all five Ampthill RUFC fixtures at Dillingham Park during the 2021 Greene King IPA Championship season. You will receive a VIP Code that will provide access to the live stream for all five Ampthill Home Fixtures through the RFU streaming partners TicketCo. Additional benefits of the season ticket will
Read MoreSam Hudson & Paul Turner Interviews at Bedford
Ampthill_RUFC_TV’s @zakthecarr with Captain Sam Hudson and Head Coach Paul Turner following the 36-21 victory over Bedford Blues at Goldington Road
Read MoreMatch Report: Bedford Blues 21 v 36 1st XV (27/02/2021)
A’s Make a Winning Return to Goldington Road The 1st XV made the short drive to Goldington Road looking to avenge last week’s narrow defeat in the Grange Jaguar-Land Rover Bowl. A new look A’s pack put Bedford under pressure almost from the kick-off. A’s line out was working well last weekend and it was
Read More1st XV to face Bedford Blues, Sat 27th Feb, Kick Off 1pm
After a closely fought first leg at Dillingham Park last weekend where Bedford Blues went home with their tails held high, Ampthill go to Goldington Road tomorrow in the second leg of Battle of Bedfordshire. Ampthill give debuts to another seven players in the starting fifteen although the faces of some will be familiar to
Read More2021 Championship Fixtures – Round 1 and 2
Following our press release on 8th February regarding the 2021 Championship fixtures, we are pleased to announce that the fixtures for Rounds 1 and 2 of the season have now been confirmed. Some fixtures have been moved to accommodate the club’s specific logistical requirements but also to reduce fixture clashes allowing all Greene King IPA
Read MoreAmpthill v Bedford Blues 20/02/21 Match Highlights
Highlights from the 1st leg of the 2021 #BattleOfBedfordshire Ampthill RUFC v Bedford Blues at Dillingham Park, Sat 20th Feb 2021. Commentary from Warren Muggleton (@WMuggleton) and Charlie Beckett (@Charlie_Beckett) The return fixture is at Goldington Road, this Saturday 27th February. Kick-Off is 1pm. Stream available here Bedford v Ampthill Stream
Read MoreExtraOrdinary 500 Mile Effort!
Congratulations to the Ampthill Extras (4th XV) who completed their incredible 500-mile running relay at around 5.30 yesterday evening! Over 70 current and ex-players (nearly all Extras – including a couple of “wanabee” 1st XV) ran 3 or 6-mile legs around the streets of Ampthill and Flitwick. Some respite was provided overnight by the International
Read MoreMatch Report – 1st XV 33-36 Bedford Blues
The Dillingham Park visitors held on for a narrow 36-33 win thanks to six tries. But Mark Lavery’s men almost produced an inspired comeback with second-half scores from Alex Humfrey, Craig Duncan, and Harvey Beaton It only took two minutes for the first try, with Dani Long-Martinez – one of 12 Northampton Saints players at
Read MoreInterview with Dave Ward
Ampthill RUFC Forwards Coach Dave Ward with @zakthecarr on transferable skills, tennis, and team selection ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with Bedford Blues!
Read MoreTeam News – Ampthill v Bedford Sat 20th Feb, Kick Off 1pm
After a lengthy break due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Ampthill welcomes old friends and local rivals Bedford Blues to Dillingham Park tomorrow, Sat 20th February in the first of two double-header friendlies! These games are intended to give both squads an opportunity to try some new player combinations, build some chemistry and gain essential match
Read MoreInterview – Louis Grimoldby
Ampthill_RUFC_TV‘s Zak Carr (@zakthecarr) chatting with Club Captain, Louis Grimoldby on lockdown training, motivation, and goals for the new season!
Read MoreFriendly on Sat 20th – Polite Request!
Whilst Elite Sport is allowed during the National Lockdown, we regret that all of our games are to be played BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – this means that we cannot admit any spectators! We appreciate that Dillingham Park is unique to most other Elite Sports Stadia, but we would kindly request that our members and supporters
Read MorePaul Turner – Interview
Ampthill_RUFC_TV‘s Zak Carr (@zakthecarr) caught up with Head Coach Paul Turner on the challenges of this pre-season, the impact of new signings, and the prospect of playing without crowds!
Read MoreThank you – Comfort Homecare/WAV
The Committee and everyone at Ampthill Rugby Club would like to say thank you to the Directors of Comfort Homecare and Comfort Wheelchair Access Vehicles for their incredibly generous donation of £12’000 towards the fundraising appeal to pay for the 1st XV Championship squad Covid-19 testing. We look forward to seeing you all at Dillingham
Read MoreThank you – The Qube
The Players and Coaches would like to thank The Qube for sponsoring Tuesday night training sessions at Bedford Athletic 4G. We would also like to thank Bedford Athletic Rugby Club for the use of their fantastic facility!
Read MoreAmpthill & Bedford Blues announce double-header friendlies!
You can purchase the streams here: Sat 20th – Ampthill v Bedford Blues (Dillingham Park) https://www.247.tv/champsrugby Sat 27th – Bedford Blues v Ampthill (Goldington Road) https://bedfordblues.ticketco.events/uk/en
Read MoreFundraising Update – Thank you 10/02/2021
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Ampthill RUFC fundraiser so far to pay for Covid-19 testing for our 1st XV squad during the 2021 Greene King IPA Championship season. Howdens, KJW Drylining, Wheeler Electrical, Ampthill Fireplaces, BCA, EPS Site Solutions, Hartsfield Planning, Saracens Supporters Association, all of our members, supporters, the
Read MoreBeckett Signs for Ampthill
Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to announce that Charlie Beckett has chosen to join the challenge of Ampthill RUFC's second Championship season.
Read MoreThank you KJW Drylining
The Committee and everyone at Ampthill Rugby Club would like to say thank you to KJW Drylining for their continued support and generous donation towards the fundraising appeal to pay for Covid-19 testing. We look forward to seeing you all at Dillingham Park when circumstances allow it! Thank you again!
Read More2021 Championship Fixtures
Full details of fixtures for the 2021 Greene King IPA Championship season are available here:
Read MoreHartsfield to Sponsor Louis Grimoldby
Everyone at the club would like to say thank you to Hartsfield for sponsoring club captain Louis Grimoldby for the 2021 Greene King IPA Championship season. Hartsfield Managing Director, Paul Verwoert had this to say: “Hartsfield Financial Services is proud to support Ampthill and Louis as they return to competition, for what we hope will
Read MoreThe Extras Proclaim To Run 500 Miles….
The mighty Ampthill Extras are embarking on a non-stop 500-mile team relay running challenge around the streets of Ampthill & Flitwick to raise much-needed funds to help towards the increased costs our 1st Team is incurring to take their place and compete in the 2021 Championship season. We will be starting out at the Engine
Read MoreMark Lavery on BBC Three Counties 05/05/21
Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery appeared on BBC Three Counties on Friday evening to give an update on the clubs fundraising efforts: https://vimeo.com/509424730
Read MoreThank you – EPS Site Solutions
The Committee and everyone at Ampthill Rugby Club would like to say thank you to the Directors of EPS Site Solutions for their incredibly generous donation of £5’000 towards the fundraising appeal to pay for Covid-19 testing. We look forward to seeing you all at Dillingham Park when circumstances allow it! Thank you again!
Read MoreThank you – Howdens (Flitwick)
Everyone at the club would like to say thank you to Howdens (Flitwick Branch) for their continued support and very generous donation to the fundraising appeal to pay for Covid-19 testing. We look forward to seeing you all at Dillingham Park when circumstances allow it!
Read MoreMark Lavery on Sky Sports 02/02/2021 – Full Interview
Ampthill RUFC Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery’s full interview with Sky Sports Ian Bolton. Shared with permission of Sky Sports to assist our fundraising.
Read MoreThank you to Saracens Supporters
We would like to say thank you to the Saracens Supporters Association for their very generous donation to the club’s appeal for support. We still hope to be able to play Saracens this season and look forward to welcoming their supporters back to Dillingham Park when circumstances allow it. Thank you again. #RugbyFamily
Read MoreMark Lavery on BBC Three Counties – 02/02/2021
Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery spoke with Andy Collins (not Roberto) on BBC Three Counties Radio this morning regarding the current funding campaign. Listen again at 01:53:30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p094jds9
Read MoreMark Lavery on ITV News – Mon 1st Feb 2021
Following the launch of our “Appeal for Help” on Saturday, Mark Lavery was interviewed by Andy Ward for a feature on this evenings ITV News programme. https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-02-01/ampthill-rugby-club-admit-participation-in-new-championship-season-in-jeopardy An extended interview with Mark is available on the Ampthill_RUFC_TV Channel here: Any Press inquiries, or requests for interview should be directed to press@ampthillrufc.com
Read MoreARUFC – Request for Help!
If you feel that you are able to assist we have set up a GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ampthill-rufc-championship-squad-covid19-expenses
Read MoreGreene King IPA Championship Position – Statement
Greene King IPA Championship Position – Statement Further to the recent announcement regarding the cancellation of the 2020/21 competitive rugby season for levels 3 and below of the English leagues, and the commencement of Premiership rugby from the weekend of the 21st November, there is much speculation about the intentions of the Championship league. The
Read MoreMark Lavery on Sky Sports 24/09/2020
Ampthill RUFC Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery spoke to Ian Bolton from Sky Sports this week regarding the impact of Covid-19 on rugby and the prospect of playing this season without crowds!
Read MoreDave Ward Interview – The Rugby Paper, Sun 5th July 2020
Dave Ward was interviewed by Neale Harvey from The Rugby Paper, published Sunday 5th July 2020. “Newly appointed Ampthill forwards coach Dave Ward is taking an alternative approach to honing his skills this summer – by teaching tennis to youngsters in Guildford. With the Championship on a back-burner until November at least, the livewire former
Read MoreThank you to our Sponsors
Whilst we are in an enforced break from rugby, we would like to thank our Primary, Senior and Main Partners for all of their support during the 2019-20 season. We will be adding more content to Ampthill_RUFC_TV over the coming months so please do Subscribe to our Channel and we’d appreciate you sharing our videos
Read MoreGreene King IPA “Team of the Season”
Congratulations to Joe Bercis on making the Greene King IPA Championship Team of the Season! All positions were decided by a public vote on Twitter – Joe convincingly took the 7 shirt with 45% of over 3200 votes against some strong competition! Ampthill’s Soane Tonga’uiha, Dave Ward, Aleki Lutui and Sam Baker were also nominated
Read MoreOn this day in 2019!
With everything going on in the world right now it’s easy to forget that only one year ago today, our 1st XV went away to Loughborough Students needing a point to secure both the National One title and promotion to the Championship! We’ve chosen a selection of our favourite pictures from the day but we’d
Read MoreAmpthill proud to finish 5th in GKIPA Championship
Following the RFU announcement this morning regarding final league positions for the Professional and Community game in England, we are proud to confirm that Ampthill & District Community Rugby Club has finished 5th in the Greene King IPA Championship at our first attempt! We would like to extend our congratulations to Newcastle Falcon’s on securing
Read MoreProgrammes on Website
If you’re at home and need something to read then downloads of all of our programmes from this season are now available on the website! Stay safe and please #StayAtHome https://www.ampthillrufc.com/about/programmes/
Read MoreSix of the Best – ARUFC 2019/20
Thank you to @lukxpics (give him a follow on Instagram) for putting this video together for us – six of our best tries in the Greene King IPA Championship this season. Many thanks Luke!
Read MoreTickets & Hospitality for Postponed 1st XV Fixtures
Following the RFU suspension of “all rugby activity until 14th April” yesterday, our home 1st XV fixtures with Bedford Blues (28th Mar) and Ealing Trailfinders (11th Apr) have been postponed. All tickets and hospitality booked for these fixtures will be valid for the re-arranged fixtures, once dates are known. Any changes to the above will
Read More1stXV 13 Cornish Pirates 30, Sat Mar 14, 2020, Championship
Cornish Pirates’ Dominant Second Half Secures Bonus Point Win Over Ampthill Ampthill welcomed visitors Cornish Pirates for their first ever visit to Dillingham Park’s Grange Jaguar Bowl on a dry, bright & windy afternoon with excellent under foot conditions. Playing against the wind Amps began well gaining territory through a combination of phase play through
Read MoreGAME DAY! Sat 14th March 2020
GAME DAY 🏉🏉 Both of today’s games at Dillingham Park are on! 2.00 – Academy v Peterborough Rugby Club Academy, East Midlands Colts League, Pitch 4 2.15 – 1st XV v Cornish Pirates, Greene King IPA Championship Rugby, Pitch 3 (Grange Jaguar-Land Rover Bowl) The weather forecast is good – high
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Cornish Pirates, Sat 14th March, Kick Off 2:15pm
The week off arrived at the perfect time after a difficult block of games including Yorkshire Carnegie and Hartpury away in a six-day time frame which utilised nearly every member of the playing squad. Our current form is good with three wins from the last three games and we find ourselves in 4th place in
Read MoreThis Weekend at Dillingham Park
Despite the postponement of the two Six Nations games this weekend, it’s still promising to be a Super Saturday AND Sunday at Dillingham Park! On Saturday afternoon we have two games: 14:15 (TBC) Ampthill Academy v Peterborough, East Midlands League, Pitch 1 (TBC) 14:15 1st XV v Cornish Pirates, Greene King IPA Championship, Pitch 3
Read MoreMatch Report: Hartpury 5 v 16 1st XV, 28.02.2020
The A’s had a six-day turnaround after the away win at Yorkshire Carnegie last weekend, and a number of changes to the starting team because of the short time to prepare for the Hartpury fixture. A hard first half when the Mob had to play into the elements, on what was a stinking night weather-wise
Read MoreMatch Preview: Hartpury v 1st XV, Fri 28th Feb 2020
In a season of maiden visits away, the Mob finally return to familiar territory at The Alpas Arena when they play Hartpury tomorrow under the Friday Night Lights! Ampthill won’t want a repeat of their last visit in 2016/17 when they went down 49-14 in Hartpury’s unbeaten National 1 Championship winning year! Ampthill make six
Read MoreThe Rugby Paper, Louis Grimoldby, Sun 23rd Feb 2020
“England ought to replicate the French system” says Grimoldby By NEALE HARVEY English rugby’s failure to mirror the French system of having two professional leagues under one commercial umbrella is “worrying”, according to Ampthill fly-half Louis Grimoldby. Deemed surplus to requirements by Harlequins in 2015, Grimoldby opted to make a fresh start with an eye-opening
Read MoreMatch Preview: Yorkshire Carnegie v 1st XV, Sat 22nd Feb, Kick Off 2pm
Storm Dennis was a significant factor in last week’s game and this weekend may be no different at the Emerald Headingly Stadium. Ampthill make a number of changes to the starting fifteen and are again grateful to our Premiership partner clubs for making players available when we have two crucial away games in the space
Read More1stXV 13 London Scottish 5, Sat Feb 15, 2020, Championship
Ampthill (13) Overcome London Scottish (5) And Storm Dennis To Take 4pts Ampthill welcomed visitors London Scottish for their first ever visit to the Grange Jaguar Bowl on a filthy, wet & windy afternoon. Despite recent heavy rain the pitch was in good condition. Playing against the howling gale in the first half Amps defense
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v London Scottish, Sat 15th Feb, 2020. Kick Off 2.15pm
After an unexpected rest weekend due to Storm Ciara and events off the pitch this week, the boys are raring to get out on the field and play some rugby. Only two changes to the side that should have faced Carnegie last Sunday with Jarryd Sage and Sam Hudson returning to the starting XV after
Read MoreRFU funding cuts to Championship Clubs
Statement on behalf of Ampthill and District RUFC: RFU funding cuts to Championship Clubs On Tuesday the 11th February 2020, we received a letter from the CEO to the RFU Mr. Bill Sweeney. This letter informed clubs that there will be a 50% reduction in funding to Championship Clubs for the 2020/21 season. Since we
Read MoreDoR on BBC3 Counties Radio & Sky Sports News
Listen to Director of Rugby, Mark Lavery on BBC Three Counties Radio at 17.05 this evening and look out for him on Sky Sports News throughout the evening!
Read MoreFixture Rescheduled – Yorkshire Carnegie v 1st XV
Our Greene King IPA Championship fixture with Yorkshire Carnegie that was postponed on Sunday due to the impact of Storm Ciara, has now been rescheduled for Sat 22nd February with a 2pm Kick-Off.
Read MoreMATCH POSTPONED: Yorkshire Carnegie v 1st XV, Sun 9th Feb
Following a safety inspection at Emerald Headingly Stadium this morning, today’s Greene King IPA Championship fixture with Yorkshire Carnegie has been postponed due to the impact of Storm Ciara. The fixture will be re-arranged ASAP and full details will follow as soon as they are confirmed.
Read MoreMatch Preview: Yorkshire Carnegie v 1st XV, Sun 9th Feb, Kick Off 3pm
The 1st XV have another away trip this weekend when we travel to Yorkshire Carnegie on Sunday in the Greene King IPA Championship, for our first visit to the Emerald Headingly Stadium. After a tough trip to Falcon’s last week where we gained a 4 try bonus point – the first team in the Championship
Read Morevan Vuuran to reinforce A’s Front Row!
Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to announce that Michael van Vuuren has joined Ampthill on loan from Northampton Saints. Hooker Michael, 28 (1.96m, 105kg), is an ex-South Africa U20 international and made 28 Gallagher Premiership appearances with Leicester, Bath and Saints. Before coming to England in 2016, he represented Free State Cheetahs, Stade Français,
Read MoreNewcastle Falcons 45 v 29 1stXV, Sun Feb 02, 2020, Championship
1stXV Secure 4 Try Bonus Point At Newcastle On what can only be described as a truly historic day, Ampthill & District RUFC travelling to Kingston Park, home of Premiership and Heineken Cup participants Newcastle Falcons was a huge honour and for a club of our size, it just doesn’t get any bigger or better
Read MoreMatch Preview: Newcastle Falcons v 1st XV, Sun 2nd Feb 2020, Kick Off 1pm
Paul Turner, Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “A number of changes to the squad this week and we have tried to combine youth with experience for what is arguably the biggest game in the club’s history. Maama Molitika comes back into the forward pack to add his experience and game understanding to what we are
Read MoreLewis joins Ampthill from Scarlets!
Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to announce that Welsh U20’s and Sevens International, Tomi Lewis has joined Ampthill on loan from Scarlets for the remainder of the season Wing/Full-Back Tomi, 21 (1.83m, 86kg), has come through the Scarlets development program and represented Wales U20s at the World Cup in 2019 and Wales in the
Read More1st XV v Doncaster Knights Images
Thank you to Iain Frankish of Actuance for covering Saturday’s game with Doncaster Knights. Match report with images: https://www.actuance.photo/blog-ampthill-1st-xv/2020/01/25/20200125-ampthill-1st-vs-doncaster-kinights Our next home fixture is on Saturday 15th February when London Scottish visit Dillingham Park. Advance tickets available here
Read More1stXV 30 Doncaster 26, Sat Jan 25, 2020, Championship
Ampthill Hold On To Secure Fifth Win Of The Season Over Doncaster Ampthill welcomed visitors Doncaster to a cold, dry, windless and overcast Olney Field where the pitch was, as usual, in very good condition for the Knights first ever fixture against the home side. Amps squad saw three changes in the starting lineup and
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Doncaster Knights, Sat 25th Jan 2020, Kick Off 1.45pm
A’s make four changes to the starting line-up and three on the bench for the first visit of the Knights to Dillingham Park. Matt Collins comes in at tighthead and Shay Kerry returns in the second row. Kevin Barrett takes over the nine jersey in a rotation of the scrum-half pool with Serafin Bordoli
Read MoreEaling 77 Ampthill 26, Sat Jan 18, 2020, Championship
Ealing Serve Up An 11 Try Lesson As Ampthill Salvage A Bonus Point. Ampthill travelled to Castle Bar on a fine, dry but cold afternoon. The squad saw a total of 11 changes, up front Dave Ward (hooker), Luvuyo Pupuma (tight head) and Henri Williams (lock) rotated to the starting line up as did Sam
Read MoreMatch Preview: Ealing v 1st XV, Sat 18th Jan 2020, Kick Off 3pm
The A’s make their second trip to Trailfinders this season with a different team to the one that grabbed the points against a good Coventry team last weekend. A rotation of the playing squad sees both Ampthill player-coaches in the starting fifteen with Darryl Veenendaal at 9 and forwards player-coach Dave Ward at hooker –
Read MoreFixtures at Dillingham Park – Sat 18th Jan 2020
We have three fixtures for you at Dillingham Park this Saturday: 1881’s v Richmond Rugby Saxons, Raging Bull Shield Division 1, Kick Off 2pm, (Pitch 3) Jets v Bracknell RFC 2nds, Raging Bull Shield Division 2 Kick Off 2pm (Pitch 1) Academy v Towcestrians RFC Colts, East Midlands Cup QF Kick Off
Read More1stXV 19 Coventry 17, Sat Jan 11, 2020, Championship
Last Kick Of The Game Penalty Goal Secures Ampthill’s 4th Win Of the Season Ampthill welcomed visitors Coventry to a cold, windy but dry Olney Field with the overcast gradually thickening to produce a little drizzle. Despite the recent rain the pitch was in very good condition for the first home fixture of the new
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Coventry Rugby, Sat 11th Jan 2020, Kick Off 1.45pm
The A’s make just one change from the side that won at Goldington Road against Bedford on Boxing Day with Kevin Barrett replacing Leon Fukofuka. Ampthill are pleased to be able to welcome one of the most senior officials in the country, with International and Premiership referee Matthew Carley being given the whistle for the
Read MoreBedford 10, 1stXV 23, Thu Dec 26, 2019, Championship
5000 Watch Ampthill Secure Their Third Consecutive Win Over Bedford Blues Ampthill travelled the 9 miles to a wet Goldington Road on a miserable Boxing Day which had seen significant rain all day until an hour or so before kick off. Thankfully the remaining drizzle ceased as the two sides ran out while the pitch
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Bedford Blues, 26th Dec 2019, Kick Off 3pm
The A’s make the short trip to Goldington Road on Boxing Day in the Greene King IPA Championship in our final game of 2019 and what has been a fantastic year for the club. Thank you to all of our members, supporters and volunteers who have contributed to this across the whole club. Blues have already
Read More1stXV 17 Bedford 14, Sat Dec 14, 2019, Championship Cup
Last Minute Try Secures Win Over Bedford Ampthill welcomed visitors Bedford for their first ever competitive game against the hosts to the Grange Jaguar Bowl on a dry, bright afternoon with a moderate breeze. The pitch, bathed in wall to wall sunshine after the heavy overnight rain cleared around mid-day, looked a picture while underfoot
Read MoreMatch Preview: 1st XV v Bedford Blues, Sat 14th Dec, Kick Off 1.45
When the Championship fixtures were announced in July, the first one the Mob supporters looked for was the Blues at home. We now face them twice in 12 days, starting with the final round of the Championship Cup tomorrow before we head to Goldington Road in the Greene King IPA Championship on Boxing Day. Excitement
Read More1st XV v Bedford Blues – Sat 14th Dec, Kick Off 1.45pm
This Saturday we welcome Bedford Blues to Dillingham Park in the Championship Cup. This is the first competitive fixture between the clubs at our ground and it promises to be both a great game of rugby and day for our members and supporters. Visitors to Dillingham Park will have seen the huge marquee on pitch
Read More1stXV 22 Ealing 24, Sat Dec 07, 2019, Championship Cup
Last Minute Ealing Penalty Goal Secures Win over Ampthill Ampthill welcomed visitors Ealing for their first ever game against the hosts to the Grange Jaguar Bowl on a dry, bright afternoon with a moderate breeze. The pitch looked a picture when bathed in occasional sunshine while underfoot conditions were excellent. Ealing’s selection reflected the importance
Read MoreMatch Preview – 1st XV v Ealing Trailfinders, Sat 7th Dec, Kick Off 1.45pm
Tomorrow’s first-time visitors to Dillingham Park are last season’s Championship Cup winners, Ealing Trailfinders. Ealing are looking to retain the trophy this season, and are certainly in fine form – they come into this game with a record of Played 4, Won 4 in the Championship Cup and currently sit second in the Greene King
Read MoreMatch Report: Coventry 64 (10t) v 26 (4t) 1st XV
A much-changed Ampthill traveled to the Butts Arena to play a Coventry side on the new 4G pitch. The warning signs were apparent after a poor first half, when the A’s backline appeared unable to make any tackles stick and A’s possession was seemingly turned at will by a well-drilled and efficient Coventry side. Turning
Read MoreMatch Preview: Coventry v 1st XV, Sat 30th Nov, Kick Off 3pm
After what seems a long break since the A’s narrow defeat to Jersey Reds at Dillingham Park in the Greene King IPA Championship, the 1st XV resume their RFU Championship Cup campaign with an away trip to Coventry Rugby. The A’s were given a rude awakening to Level 2 Rugby when Coventry visited Dillingham Park
Read MoreThe Big Game – Bedford Blues! 14th Dec, Kick Off 1.45pm
We look forward to welcoming our friends and local rivals, Bedford Blues to Dillingham Park in the RFU Championship Cup on Saturday 14th December. This is the first competitive fixture between the clubs in Ampthill and we hope their players, Directors and supporters will receive a warm welcome from the Mob! We have already advertised
Read MoreForthcoming Fixtures & Supporters Group
After 6 Rounds of the Greene King IPA Championship Rugby, Ampthill sit a very creditable 9th in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The boys now have a rest week before we resume our RFU Championship Cup campaign away at Coventry Rugby Club on Sat 30th November.
Read More1stXV 38 Jersey 47, Sat Nov 16, 2019, RFU Championship
Ampthill (5 tries) Go Down To Streetwise Jersey (7 tries) In total contrast to Hartpury, defence appeared optional for both sides as the crowd were treated to a 12 try festival. Ampthill began brilliantly, with fly half Samuel Costelow charging down a clearance kick from his opposite number Dyer, then hacking on for open side
Read MoreAmpthill XV to face Jersey Reds, 16th Nov 2019, Kick Off 2.15pm
Paul Turner – Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “We have always had a good relationship with Jersey, going all the way back to our first and only competitive game between our respective first teams in the now defunct Champions Cup Final at Twickenham nine seasons ago. Our second teams have played each other regularly, and
Read MoreFurther reinforcements for Ampthill’s Championship Challenge!
Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to announce that Tongan International, Leon Fukofuka and South African, Luvuyo ‘Papi’ Pupuma have joined Ampthill Rugby Scrum-Half Leon, 24 (1.85m, 94kg), has been capped by Tonga seven times including four appearances at the World Cup in Japan. He joins Ampthill from Auckland, New Zealand where he made 8
Read MoreClub Shop – Opening Times & New Stock
Members and supporters are advised that the Club Shop will be open this weekend as follows: Saturday 16th: 12.00 TO 2.00 Sunday 17th: 09.00 to 11.30 We have received a delivery of official club shorts, wet weather training tops and polo shirts in all adult sizes. The 1st XV are at home on Saturday against
Read MoreCornish Pirates 40 1stXV 11, Sun Nov 10, 2019
Pirates’ Teach Amps Finishing Lesson Ampthill travelled to Mennaye Field to face Cornish Pirates in the first ever game between the two clubs to find the well drilled and efficient hosts in an uncompromising mood as their warm welcome turned into a difficult day at the office. A’s started well, taking the game to the
Read MorePreview: Cornish Pirates v 1st XV, Sun 10th Nov, 2.30 Kick Off
Paul Turner – Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “I think Pirates have been excellent this season and we believe they are a contender for the title. They had an epic battle with Newcastle Falcons recently at the Mennaye Field so they are very difficult to beat on their own patch. We have made a number
Read More1stXV 19 Hartpury 13, Sat Nov 02, 2019
1stXV overcome Hartpury in a battle of defences Ampthill hold out for their second win in the Championship in a tight game where defence dominated. Despite further heavy overnight rain Olney field looked a picture in bright sunshine as old foes Hartpury returned to Bedfordshire, the strong west wind gradually abating during the game as
Read MoreAmpthill Team to face Hartpury
Paul Turner – Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “It great to welcome our old friends from Hartpury to Dillingham Park again this Saturday. We’ve had some great games against each other in the past and I’m sure this weekend will be just the same. Hartpury had a great result last weekend with a very solid
Read MoreLondon Scottish 6 1stXV 6, Sat Oct 26, 2019
Ampthill Denied By Last Minute Penalty Goal Ampthill took the field at the Richmond Athletic Ground marking another historic day playing their first away match in the Green King IPA Championship. The starting lineup saw 3 changes with blind side Will Allman and Number 8 Sam Hudson come into the back row while Ruben Bird-Tullock
Read MoreAmpthill Team to face London Scottish
Paul Turner – Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “I was pleased with large parts of last week’s performance, hence we only make three changes to the starting line up with Will Allman and Sam Hudson refreshing the back row and Rueben Bird-Tullock (Dual Reg from Northampton Saints) getting the start at inside centre. The bench
Read More1stXV 53 Yorkshire Carnegie 22, Sat Oct 19, 2019
Ampthill Secure First Ever Win & Points In The Championship Yorkshire Carnegie arrived at Dillingham Park on a dry, bright day with a gentle northerly breeze to find perfect playing conditions. Ampthill made 7 changes from the squad that lost against Nottingham, up front Jon Kpoku (lock, DR with Saracens) & Argentine Facundo Dominguez (No.
Read MoreAmpthill Team to face Yorkshire Carnegie
Paul Turner – Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “It’s a big day for the club hosting the former Premiership side Yorkshire Carnegie in what is an important game for both clubs. Yorkshire are on record saying that they are clearly targeting this game and that should lead to a good contest. We make a number
Read More1stXV 20 Nottingham 44
1stXV (20) Given Comprehensive Second Half Lesson By Nottingham (44) Ampthill were given a tough introduction to the Championship by a physical and clinical Nottingham side, trailing 13-17 with a minute to half time Amps conceded 3 more tries in the remainder of the game with the visitors dominating territory & possession. Despite persistent overnight
Read MoreAmpthill Rugby on BBC Look East!
Did you see our feature on BBC Look East this evening? If not you can watch it again here – starts at 20 mins https://www.bbc.co.uk//look-east-west-evening-news-11102019 Advance tickets for tomorrow’s game against Nottingham Rugby are still available online until MIDNIGHT here!
Read MoreSat 19th Oct, 1st XV v Yorkshire Carnegie, Ladies Lunch plus Mini & Youth Day!
Whilst excitement mounts for our first ever Greene King IPA Championship fixture against Nottingham Rugby this Saturday, we are also busy preparing for a full day of rugby next weekend! Saturday 19th sees us welcome Yorkshire Carnegie for their first-ever visit to Dillingham Park, our first Ladies Lunch of the season and another Mini &
Read MoreMatch Day Programme – Nottingham Rugby – Sat 12th
If you’re coming to watch the 1st XV in their first Greene King IPA Championship fixture against Nottingham Rugby on Saturday make sure you grab a copy of our new Match Programme! We’ve listened to your feedback and are confident that you’ll enjoy the new improved content including a chat with our Forwards Player-Coach and
Read More1st XV v Nottingham Rugby – Sat 12th October
This Saturday we welcome Nottingham Rugby to Dillingham Park for our first fixture in the Greene King IPA Championship. This is Nottingham’s first-ever visit to Ampthill so I hope that our members and supporters will give them a warm welcome! Tickets are still available on our website at a discount of £2.50 per ticket until
Read MoreBedford Blues 12 v 25 1st XV
On what was a historic day for the Maroon and Gold, going to Goldington Road to play Bedford Blues for the short term title of the best team in Bedfordshire and the first competitive game between the two clubs , the A’s came away with a deserved win. The Blues turned Pink for the day
Read MoreAmpthill Team for Championship Cup Away at Blues
Head Coach, Paul Turner comments “It’s a massive day for the club with the first competitive game against Bedford Blues in the club’s history. From a personal point of view it will be an emotional day to take the A’s to my former club Bedford at Goldington Road. The journey has been incredible so far
Read MoreEaling Trailfinders 43 v 5 1st XV
The A’s went away to the defending Championship Cup Champions, Ealing Trailfinders in their second game of the year for what would prove to be another tough day against top draw opposition. The vast majority of the squad are adjusting to life in the Championship and whilst the scoreline wouldn’t suggest it, the Coaches can
Read More1stXV 17 Coventry 47, Sat Sep 21 2019, Championship Cup
Ampthill’s Loss To Coventry Is A Major Learning Experience Ampthill welcomed Coventry to Olney Field for their first ever match at Level 2 on a cloudless sunny afternoon with a stiff south easterly breeze in favour of the visitors for the first half. With the club house doubled in size by the addition of a
Read More1stXV v Coventry, Championship Cup, Sat Sep 21, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Coventry, Championship Cup, Sat Sept 21st, 15:00, Match Preview This Saturday Ampthill welcome Coventry to Dillingham Park for the Club’s first ever Level 2 fixture. The season begins with 3 Championship Cup Pool Stage fixtures before the league season commences in 4 weeks times. Last season Coventry recorded a Played 22, Won 8,
Read MoreAmpthill v Coventry – Sat 21st Sept, Kick Off 3pm
147 days after winning the National One title away at Loughborough Students, our 1st XV cross the whitewash again for the club’s first-ever Championship Cup fixture! Old friends Coventry Rugby Club are the visitors to Dillingham Park for what we’re sure will be an exciting game. Coventry will bring a very strong squad with lots
Read MoreChampionship Cup – Tickets & Parking Arrangements
In exactly 8 days, at 3pm on Saturday 21st September, our 1st XV will make their debut in the Greene King IPA Championship Cup when our old friends from Coventry RFC visit Dillingham Park. We still have places available at our pre-match lunch at £25 per head and you can purchase tickets for the game
Read More“Ampthill reinforce the Back Row”
Ampthill, Beds – Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that Jac Arthur and Rob Langley have joined Ampthill for their first season in the Greene King IPA Championship. Back Row/Lock Forward Jac, 21 (1.88m, 105kg), joins Ampthill from Cardiff Met RFC where he made 47 appearances helping the Met finish 4th in the
Read MoreNew Head of S&C for Ampthill
Head Coach Paul Turner is pleased to confirm that James McLagan has joined Ampthill as Head of Strength & Conditioning whilst the club prepares for the Greene King IPA Championship. James has a BA in Physical Education & Sports Coaching and recently completed his MSc in Strength & Conditioning at the University of Bedfordshire whilst
Read MoreAsiedu & Lynch Join The Championship Squad
Kwaku Asiedu & Karim Lynch Join The Championship Squad Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that wing Kwaku Asiedu & fullback Karim Lynch have joined Ampthill for the Championship. Wing Kwaku, 25, joins from Coventry from where he was on loan last season at Cambridge scoring 12 tries in 23 appearances. As a
Read MoreThe Dragons Are Coming
Jarryd Sage & Henri Williams Join From Dragons Rugby Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that centre Jarryd Sage & lock Henri Williams have joined Ampthill from Dragons Rugby for the Championship. Centre Jarryd, 24 (1.86m, 95kg), was born in South Africa but is Welsh qualified through his father. He represented Western Province
Read MoreOpen Day – Meet the Players plus Wales v England!
We would like to invite all members, mini and youth players and club supporters to an Open Day this Saturday, 17th August at Dillingham Park. There will be an opportunity to watch an open training session from 1200 – 1330 for the 1st XV squad including the majority of our new signings! We will then
Read More“Comfort Homecare join Ampthill as Main Partners”
“Comfort Homecare join Ampthill as Main Partners” Club Chairman Alex Radley has confirmed that local business “Comfort Homecare Mobility Superstore” will join Ampthill Rugby Club as a Main Partner for the next three seasons. Comfort Homecare is an established business started over 10 years ago in Shefford, Bedfordshire. They have grown to be the largest
Read MoreDos Pumas Se Unen a Ampthill
Serafin Bordoli & Facundo Dominguez Join Ampthill Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that Argentines Serafin Bordoli & Facundo Dominguez have joined Ampthill for the Championship. Flyhalf Serafin, 24 (1.93m, 93kg), can also play in any position in the back five. Capped by Argentina at youth levels through U20 he joins from Zebre
Read MoreChampionship Launch 2019/20
Today saw the 2019/20 Greene King IPA season launch at Twickenham with Maama Molitika representing Ampthill alongside members of the other 11 clubs including Sinoti Sinoti from Newcastle Falcons – the other league ‘new boys’! Maama was accompanied by Club Chairman, Alex Radley. Alex said “We’re humbled to be in this company at Twickenham today
Read MorePaul Turner Signs Contract Extension For The Championship
Paul Turner Signs New Contract Extension Director of Rugby Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm that Head Coach Paul Turner has extended his contract in advance of Ampthill’s first season in the Championship. Paul, capped at fly half for Wales and formerly Head Coach of Newport Gwent Dragons, has been at Ampthill for seven years
Read MoreLouis Grimoldby and Shay Kerry Join For 2019/20
Louis Grimoldby and Shay Kerry Join The Championship Squad Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that Louis Grimoldby & Shay Kerry have joined the Championship squad for 2019-20. Fly Half Louis, 25, 1.80m, 93kg has joined from RC Massy Esonne having previously played for Harlequins and Yorkshire Carnegie. Louis Grimoldby comments “I am
Read MoreDarryl Veenendaal Joins Ampthill For The Championship
Scrum Half Darryl Veenendaal Joins Ampthill From Nottingham Head Coach Paul Turner is delighted to confirm that Nottingham’s Darryl Veenendaal has joined the Championship squad for 2019-20 as Player/Coach. Scrum Half Darryl, 29, 1.73m, 80kg, was a member of Northampton Saints academy before signing for Bedford where he made 140+ Championship appearances. He joined Nottingham
Read MoreWheeler Electrical Upgrade To Senior Partner
Wheeler Electrical have extended & upgraded their sponsorship agreement becoming a Senior Partner Having been a Main Partner of Ampthill Rugby for a number of years Wheeler Electrical (www.wheelerelectrical.com) have extended & upgraded their sponsorship to Senior Partner status for our first season in the Championship. Wheeler Electrical have traded in Mid-Bedfordshire since 1961 now
Read MoreHarlequins Dave Ward Signs As Player/Coach For 2019-20
Harlequin Dave Ward Signs As Player/Coach For The Championship Director of Rugby Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm that Harlequin Dave Ward has joined the Championship squad for 2019-20 as Player/Coach. Hooker Dave, 34, 1.83m (6ft), 102kg (16st), brings a wealth of experience having played for Bath, Northampton, Sale and Harlequins (100+ appearances) in the
Read More1881 – Zoo Shield 1 Presentation
Members of the Ampthill 1881 squad were invited to the league winners’ presentation for the Zoo Sports Shield. Presenting the award at the East India Club in St. James Square, London was league patron and New Zealand All Black Legend, Sean Fitzpatrick. Picking up the award were Michael Lavery, Coach Alan Brown, Team Manager Nick
Read MoreWelcome to Dr Richard Collins
As the club continue to prepare for life in the Greene King IPA Championship, we are delighted to announce that Dr Richard Collins from http://www.bedfordsportdoctor.com/ has agreed to join Ampthill Rugby as Lead Doctor for the next season. “Dr Richard Collins is a Bedford based Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist who is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis
Read MoreThe Rugby Paper – Player of the Year!
Congratulations to Club Captain, Billy Johnson who was voted National One Player of the Year at The Rugby Paper Awards Dinner at The Stoop on Wednesday. Well done Billy! 📷 Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography
Read More1st Signing of the Summer for A’s!
As we prepare for our maiden season in the Greene King IPA Championship, we are pleased to announce our first signing of the summer, Bex Lane Bex joins us with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and will be managing the clubhouse and match day bars from 1st June. Mark Lavery, Director of Rugby
Read MoreFirstAid4Sport & Ampthill Rugby Partnership
A huge team effort by all of the players, coaches and volunteers at Ampthill Rugby Club culminated in our most successful season ever in 2018/19 with our 1st XV winning National One and promotion to the @Greene King IPA Championship. We look forward to welcoming some of the biggest clubs in the sport to Dillingham
Read MoreLoughborough Students 20 – 52 1st XV, National One, 27.04.2019
In what turned out to be the biggest day in Ampthill RUFC’s history, our Champions elect finished the season in fine style with a 52 v 20 win on the road at Loughborough University. The A’s started well, controlling territory and possession despite playing into a very strong wind. Maama Molitika started the scoring after
Read More1st XV to face Loughborough Students RFC, 27.04.2019
Here is your Ampthill 1st XV to face Loughborough Students RFC tomorrow. Kick Off is 3.00pm at Loughborough University 1st XV Pitch, LE11 3TU We travel to Loughborough needing just a single point to clinch the English National One League Title and with it promotion to the Greene King IPA Championship. For anyone traveling by car,
Read MoreWales Online – Paul Turner
Nice piece on Wales Online today about our 1st XV Head Coach, Paul Turner. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/what-happened-next-paul-turner-16137669.amp
Read More1st XV 57 Sale 12, Sat 13th Apr 2019, National 1
Amps Dominate Sale Outscoring The Visitors 9 tries to 2 Sale arrived at Dillingham Park on a dry, sunny day with a moderate easterly breeze and the chance of isolated showers. After going behind to an early try Ampthill dominated the game scoring 9 tries and leaving several more on the park. From the kick
Read MoreGrange Jaguar/Land Rover Ambassador, former Sale and England legend Jason Robinson to attend today’s game!
Grange Jaguar/ Land Rover are delighted to announce that their Ambassador Jason Robinson will be attending today’s massive game with Sale FC at Dillingham Park. Jason has been working with Grange for a long time and thought this too good to good an opportunity to miss, with one of his former clubs playing his favourite
Read MoreJames Pritchard Announces His Retirement
James (Skippy) Pritchard Confirms He Will Hang Up His Boots At The End Of The Season James Pritchard {39, 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 85 kg (187 lb)} has confirmed he will retire from playing at the end of this season. James began playing Rugby Union for Randwick in 1999 after playing Rugby League in his
Read More1stXV v Sale, 15:00, Sat Apr 13th, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV Welcome Sale For Their First Ever Visit To Dillingham Park Sale Football Club was founded in 1861 by a team of enthusiastic sportsmen drawn mainly from Sale Cricket Club. The fifth oldest surviving rugby club and the most prominent in the history of the North West. Sale FC first played games on either a rented
Read MorePaino Hehea Announces His Retirement
Tongan Paino Hehea Confirms He Will Retire At The End Of This Season Paino {40, 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 114 kg (251 lb)} joined Ampthill in 2014 and has made 83 appearances in National 1 & National 2 scoring 14 tries. Before Ampthill he played in Italy for Calivisano in European competitions and in
Read MoreKarl Garside Signs For Northampton Saints
Tight Head Prop Karl Garside Joins Saints Karl Garside has signed for Northampton Saints for 2019-20. Karl (22), 1.88m (6ft2in) 130kg (20st7ib), joined Ampthill for season 2017-18 from Old Albanians making 45 appearances for Ampthill in National 1 scoring 1 try. Capped for England Counties U20 and Hertfordshire in both 2016, where he toured Russia and
Read MoreSuper Saturday 13th April!
This Saturday marks our final home fixture of the 2018/19 season for the 1st XV with a visit from Sale FC Rugby. Irrespective of the outcome, this will be our most successful season in National One to date and we’d love to see all of you at Dillingham Park supporting the boys! Lunch is already sold
Read MoreBirmingham Moseley 26 v 40 1st XV, Sat 6th Apr 2019
1stXV Secure Bonus Win Against Tough Moseley Firstly your reporter must start by stating that he can’t for the life of him understand why a team as talented as Birmingham Moseley are in a relegation dog fight. They caused the A’s defence all sorts of problems and scored four well deserved tries against our much
Read MoreSenior Rugby Update – Come on you A’s!
Sat 30th of March will go down as a point in history for Ampthill & District Community Rugby Club. With Josh Sharpe’s 78th minute try completing the comeback against Rosslyn Park to maintain the 1st XV position at the top of National One, all five of our Ampthill senior teams now lead the respective competitions
Read More1stXV 21 Rosslyn Park 20, Sat March 30, 2019, National 1
Ampthill Triumph Despite Last Kick-Of-The-Game Drama Rosslyn Park arrived at Dillingham Park on a dry, sunny day with a gentle northerly breeze to find a dusty pitch, let’s hope it rains soon. The top of the table clash resulted in Ampthill’s biggest crowd of the season just beating that against Old Elthamians. Amps, 5 points
Read More1stXV v Rosslyn Park, 15:00, Sat Mar 30th, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV Host Rosslyn Park In Another Top Of The Table Clash We extend a warm welcome to the players, officials and travelling supporters of Rosslyn Park as 1st plays 3rd in this top-of-the-table National 1 league fixture. Rosslyn Park was founded in 1879 by a group of young men looking for winter sport. Having played ad hoc cricket in
Read More1st XV Match Days at Dillingham Park
Dear All Members & Visitors As we achieve more success on the pitch with our 1st XV, we as a club are looking to enhance the match day experience for everybody visiting Dillingham Park. From this Saturday, 30th March fixture against Rosslyn Park FC we will be making the following changes: Match stewards will
Read MoreMowden Park 26 1stXV 33, Sat Mar 23 2019, National 1
1st Secure Try Bonus Point In Second Ever Win At The Northern Echo Arena Ampthill arrived at the Northern Echo arena to find bright sunshine and a hard dry track As is always the case when these sides meet a ripper of a contest resulted Amps second ever win in County Durham. Just like the reverse
Read MoreCongratulations Aleki Lutui – 100 1st XV appearances
Congratulations to Aleki Lutui who will be making his 100th appearance for Ampthill in National One this afternoon when we face Darlington Mowden Park. Come on your A’s!
Read MoreDoR Mark Lavery To Be Interviewed on BBC 3 Counties Radio At 18:15 Tonight
Geoff Doyle Will Be Talking To DoR Mark Lavery Tonight On BBC 3 Counties Radio Director of Rugby Mark Lavery will be interviewed tonight by Geoff Doyle on BBC 3 Counties radio at around 18:15. Geoff will ask about the season so far and the prospect of playing in the Championship.
Read More1stXV 36 Old Elthamians 6, Sat Mar 09, 2019, National 1
Ampthill Triumph In Top Of The Table Clash Old Elthamians arrived at a dry, sunny Olney Field with a strong westerly wind to find a dusty pitch, more rain please. The top of the table clash resulted in Ampthill’s biggest crowd of the season. Going in to the game both sides were chasing promotion, equal
Read More1stXV v Old Elthamians, 15:00, Sat Mar 9th, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV Host Old Elthamians In Top Of The Table Crunch Match Ampthill welcome top-of-the-table OLd Elthamians to Dillingham Park for what is likely to be a season defining game for both sides. With just 6 games to play in National 1 both sides are level on points at the top of the table with the
Read More1st XV v OE’s- Sat 9th March 2019
Ampthill 1st XV to face league leaders and title rivals Old Elthamians RFC at Dillingham Park tomorrow! Kick Off is 3pm. Four changes from the team that beat Rotherham last weekend – club captain Billy Johnson reverts to lock in place of Henri Williams with Sam Hudson returning in the back row, Aleki Lutui returns from
Read MoreRotherham 24 1stXV 36, Sat Mar 02 2019, National 1
1stXV Secure Bonus Point Victory In Yorkshire Ampthill travelled to Yorkshire for their first ever visit to Clifton Lane to face Rotherham needing a win to maintain their promotion challenge. Rotherham, a proper rugby club run by rugby people, extended a welcome that was nothing short of exceptional. Amps started well, despite playing into a strongish
Read More1st XV to face Rotherham Titans – Sat 2nd Mar 2019
Our 1st XV line up to face Rotherham Titans Rugby Club away tomorrow afternoon. Four changes to the team that beat Caldy last weekend – John Kpoku returns at lock, Joe Bercis starts in the back row with Kev Barrett at Scrum Half and Spencer Sutherland on the wing. 1. Tong’uiha 2. Blackmore 3. Collins 4. Kpoku
Read More1st XV 59 v Caldy RFC 7, Sat 23rd Feb, National One
Caldy arrived at Dillingham Park for this re-arranged match on the type of day you would normally expect in July. From the kick off by Ampthill deep into the Caldy 22, the ball was passed along the line but was knocked on into the hands of Sam Hanks who had it knocked out of his
Read MoreIn Focus: Billy Johnson (NCA Rugby)
Billy Johnson has declared every match for Ampthill and District feels like a “must-win” as they continue to challenge for the title in National One. The A’s currently sit in second-place and five points behind table toppers Old Elthamians. Ampthill have racked up five straight victories since the beginning of January, but Johnson believes the Bedfordshire club must avoid
Read More1stXV v Caldy, 14:15, Sat Feb 23rd, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV v Caldy, 14:15, Sat Feb 23rd, 2019, National 1, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Caldy to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday. Old Caldeians RFC were formed in 1924 by a group of Caldy School old boys who decided to carry on playing rugby together. A year later, Sir Alfred Paton, an old boy of the
Read More1stXV 34 Bishops Stortford 24, Sat Feb 16, 2019, National 1
1stXV Record Bonus Point Win Over Bishops Stortford After Resisting 2nd Half Fight Back Bishops Stortford arrived at a dry, overcast Dillingham Park with a westerly breeze to find a dusty pitch, more rain please. Ampthill began well despite conceding the first possession, a break on 5 minutes through the centre from fly half Josh
Read More1stXV v Bishop’s Stortford, 14:15, Sat Feb 16th, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
Ampthill v Bishop’s Stortford, Sat Feb 16, 2019, 14:15, National 1, Match Preview The 1stXV welcomes Bishop’s Stortford to Dillingham Park this Saturday for another local derby. Bishop’s Stortford was formed in 1920, playing its first matches at Dunmow Road before moving to the present location at Silver Leys in 1928. The current Clubhouse was
Read MoreCinderford 20 v 1stXV 26, Sat Feb 09, 2019, National 1
1stXV’s Secure Bonus Point Win Despite Cinderford’s 2nd Half Fightback Ampthill travelled to Dockham Road one of the toughest grounds for a visiting side to gain any points in National 1 on a very windy day. Amps won the toss and elected to play against the near gale force wind in the first half securing a
Read MoreLadies Lunch & Ampthill 1st XV v Bishops Stortford – Sat 16th February
Our next home fixture on Saturday 16th February see’s ‘local’ rivals Bishops Stortford visit Dillingham Park. Kick Off 2.15pm. Before the game, we have the second Ladies Lunch of the season where Chef will be serving her twist on Cream Team (the menu looks amazing BTW) with Prosecco for all guests. This event is always
Read MoreSat 2nd Feb – 1st XV v Caldy POSTPONED
Following a pitch inspection at 8am, today’s 1st XV fixture against Caldy RFC has been postponed. However the Clubhouse will be open and showing the Six Nations gams if you want to come up and watch them with us.
Read More*Postponed* – 1stXV v Caldy, 14:15, Sat Feb 2nd, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
Match Postponed Due To Snow 1stXV v Caldy, 14:15, Sat Feb 2nd, 2019, National 1, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Caldy to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday. Old Caldeians RFC were formed in 1924 by a group of Caldy School old boys who decided to carry on playing rugby together. A year later, Sir Alfred Paton,
Read MoreAmpthill 1st XV to play Caldy RFC Sat 2nd Feb 2019
Here is your Ampthill 1st XV line up to play Caldy RFC tomorrow, Kick Off 2.15pm (subject to pitch inspection at 9am) LineUp 020219
Read MoreCambridge 11 1stXV 22, Sat Jan 26, 2019, National 1
1st XV Beat Bogey Side Cambridge Ampthill travelled to Volac Park on a dry, overcast afternoon with a gusty wind. Amps squad showed two changes in the run on XV with Saracens dual registered lock Jon Kpoku coming in for the injured Josh Walker and scrum half Gavin Williams rotating from the bench. The replacements also
Read MoreBlackheath 24 v 1stXV 31, Sat Jan 19, 2019, National 1
1stXV Do The Double Over Blackheath Ampthill travelled to Well Hall for a crucial game against league leaders Blackheath on a cold overcast day with a stiff breeze. The starting XV saw just one change from that which defeated Plymouth Albion, James Pritchard replacing Oliver Morris at centre while the replacements included a debut for
Read More1stXV 48 Plymouth Albion 15, Sat Jan 12, 2019, National 1
Outstanding Second Half Eclipses Albion Plymouth Albion arrived at a damp, overcast Dillingham Park with gentle breeze blowing in favour of the visitors in the first half. Typically, games between the two sides are close, usually less than one score determining the winner, the first half followed this pattern, the second did not! The visitors
Read More1stXV v Plymouth Albion, 14:15, Sat Jan 12th, 2019, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV Host Plymouth (14:15), 2ndXV Host Richmond Vikings (13:00), European Cup On TV For Dessert Super Saturday (Jan 12th 2019) is a festival of rugby at Dillingham Park as the ‘1881’s host Richmond Vikings (Zoo Division 1 multi champions & league leaders) with a 13:00 kick off followed by the 1stXV hosting in form Plymouth
Read MoreEsher 49 1stXV 48, Sat Jan 05, 2018, National 1
Esher Triumph In 15 Try Thriller Happy New Year to all our members, sponsors and supporters. To give some context to the day here is a quote from BBC Legend John Inverdale who is a senior member of Esher Rugby Club and watched the whole game. that’s the most bizarre game of rugby I’ve ever
Read MoreBedford Blues 28 1stXV 31, Wed Dec 26
Ampthill Hold Off Second Half Fight Back From Blues To Win The Battle Of Bedfordshire Amps arrived at Goldington Road on Boxing day afternoon to face a strong Bedford side that lay 3rd in the Championship and play in front of more than double the number of spectators than ever before. Over 4500 in the
Read MoreBoxing Day Festival Of Rugby
What Is The Perfect Way To Work Off Christmas Excess? A whole day of Maroon and Gold is the answer. The Traditional Boxing Day charity fixture in aid of the Meningitis Trust & Mums Against Cancer kicks off at 10:30 at Dillingham Park, this year, notionally, the Jets (3rdXV) play the Extras (4thXV) but all
Read More1stXV 38 Chinnor 27, Sat Dec 22, 2018, National 1
Ampthill Dig Deep To Subdue Competitive Chinnor Chinnor travelled to Dillingham Park on a crisp, sunny, windless afternoon to find, despite recent rain, perfect playing conditions. Notwithstanding Ampthill being at ‘home’ they clearly hadn’t got off the bus as Chinnor stormed into a 2 try lead. First on 2 minutes full back Kieran Goss touched
Read More1stXV v Chinnor, 14:00, Sat Dec 22nd, 2018, National 1, Match Preview
Ampthill welcome Chinnor to Dillingham Park This Saturday Chinnor RFC was formed in 1962 and played their first game the following year. The 1970s saw the club expand to include junior and youth teams and in 1976 the club won the Oxfordshire Cup. When the English league system started the club was placed in Bucks
Read MoreSale FC 10 1stXV 27, Sat Dec 15, 2018, National 1
1stXV Secures Bonus Point Win At Sale An outstanding first half in which the visitors outscored their hosts three tries to nil in dreadful conditions playing against the elements set the winning platform. Sale won the toss and decided to use both the conditions & the slope. A penalty against Sale for a breakdown infringement
Read More1stXV 25 Moseley 17, Sat Dec 08, 2018, National 1
1stXV Overcome Tough Moseley In Tight Game Moseley arrived at Dillingham Park confident after two good victories in their last two matches against Plymouth Albion and Esher. Starting well the visitors took a deserved lead on five minute after a line out, catch and drive wide on the right scored by centre James Williams who
Read More1stXV v Moseley, 14:00, Sat Dec 8th, 2018, National 1, Match Preview
Ampthill welcome Birmingham Moseley to Dillingham Park This Saturday Birmingham Moseley began life in 1873 as Havelock Football Club, an offshoot of Havelock Cricket Club some of whose younger members wanted to play a winter sport. Home matches were played at St. Paul’s Road, Balsall Heath. In 1874 the club was renamed Moseley Football Club
Read MoreRosslyn Park 10 1stXV 6, Sat Dec 01, 2018, National 1
Much Changed 1stXV Go Down At Rosslyn Park Rosslyn Park fully deserved their win at the Rock with a strong and disciplined display against a much changed Ampthill. Amps saw a major overhaul of the squad with nine changes to the match day 20 which obviously took a while to settle and Park, with the
Read MoreAmpthill 40 Mowden Park 29, Sat Nov 24, 2018, National 1
A Game (Quite Literally) Of Two Halves Ampthill welcomed Mowden Park to Olney Field on a dry, overcast afternoon with a stiffish breeze blowing at right angles to the pitch. Amps squad saw Paino Hehea return at lock partnered by Jon Kpoku (dual registered with Saracens), Mikey Waters returning at fly half while the bench
Read More1stXV v Mowden Park, Sat Nov 24, 2018, 14:15, Match Preview
Ampthill Host Darlington Mowden Park This Saturday, Nov 24 Darlington Grammar School Old Boys was founded in 1950, 1970 saw the club buy land and build a pitches and a clubhouse at a site in Mowden, to the West of Darlington. At the same time the club changed it’s name to Mowden Park RFC, a
Read MoreOld Elthamians 13 1stXV 13, Sat Nov 17, 2018, National 1
Ampthill draw at league leaders Old Elthamians after failing with a last kick of the game penalty goal.
Read More1stXV 22, Rotherham 8, Sat Nov 03, 2018, National 1
1stXV Ends Rotherham Winning Run Ampthill welcomed Rotherham to Olney Field on a dry, partly cloudy afternoon with a strong wind blowing in favour of the visitors in the first half. The forward packs were evenly matched in the tight with nether side gaining much advantage at the scrummage or line out, however the home
Read More1stXV v Rotherham, Sat Nov 03, 2018, 14:15, Match Preview
Former Premiership & Championship Rotherham Titans Visit Dillingham Park Ampthill are honoured to host Rotherham Titans this Saturday, Nov 3rd. The visitors were relegated from the Championship last season after 14 seasons playing at level 2 since they last played at Premiership level. Having had an indifferent start to their season they have struck a
Read MoreBishop’s Stortford 10 1stXV 29, Sat Oct27, 2018, National 1
Good Second Half Secures Try Bonus Point Win At Bishop’s Stortford Ampthill, for the first time this season, backed up a win with another one after a good performance at Bishop’s Stortford. The hosts won the toss and chose to go down hill and with the wind, Amps knew it would take a strong effort against the
Read MoreAmpthill 54 Cinderford 10, Sat Oct 20, 2018, National 1
1stXV Defeat Cinderford Eight Tries To One Ampthill welcomed Cinderford to Olney Field on a dry, sunny and warm afternoon with a moderate breeze with the pitch in better condition following recent rain. Changes to the home starting XV this week include Carl Burgess (lock), Joe Bercis (open side), Josh Sharp (fly half), Ollie Morris
Read More1stXV v Cinderford, Sat Oct 20, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview
Cinderford Return To Dillingham Park Ampthill welcome Cinderford to Dillingham Park on Saturday for the first time since season 2015/16. Founded in 1886, the visitors lie 7th in National 1 with a played 7 won 4 record having defeated Plymouth Albion at home last week 15-12. Relegated to National 2 South at the end of
Read MoreCaldy 19 1stXV 18, Sat Oct 13, 2018, National 1
Caldy Triumph After Ampthill Second Half Fight Back Ampthill travelled to the Wirral on a wild & windy afternoon after a wet night. Amps squad squad five changes to the starting XV, Elliot Otaboyinbo rotated to full back, Oliie Morris came in at centre, Alex Coles made his debut at lock, Billy Johnson returned from
Read More1stXV 6 Cambridge 13, Sat Oct 06, 2018, National 1
Cambridge Defence Suffocates 1stXV Ampthill welcomed Cambridge to Olney Field on a dreary, wet & gusty afternoon with persistent rain for all but the last few minutes of the game. Amps squad saw 5 changes from that which defeated Esher the week before with Jon Kpoku* coming in at lock and George De Cothi at
Read More1stXV v Cambridge, Sat Oct 06, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV Host Cambridge In Local Derby Ampthill welcome Cambridge to Dillingham Park this Saturday for our first home local derby of the season. The 60 minute journey, the second shortest of our rivals, typically results in a large crop of enthusiastic visiting supporters. Cambridge RUFC was formed in 1923 and was settled in its current
Read More1stXV 33 Blackheath 22, Sat Sep 29, 2018, National 1
Ampthill’s Second Half Sees Off Blackheath Ampthill welcomed Blackheath to Dillingham Park on a dry, sunny and warm afternoon with a gentle breeze, the pitch reflecting the dry summer. Amps squad saw 3 changes from that which lost at Plymouth Albion with Carl Burgess coming in at lock, Kevin Barrett at scrum half and Cieran
Read More1stXV v Blackheath, Sat Sep 29, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Blackheath, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Blackheath to Dillingham Park this Saturday, Sep 29 for the third home game of the season. An interesting feature of this game will be the number of familiar faces turning out for the visitors, both former players and graduates of our youth system. Blackheath, the oldest open membership
Read MorePlymouth Albion 17 1stXV 5, Sat Sep 22, 2018, National 1
Albion Too Good For Inaccurate Ampthill Ampthill made their longest away trip (240 miles) of the season to Brickfields to find, as usual, wet and windy conditions. Plymouth’s squad contained 6 changes in the starting XV and 3 on the bench as the hosts reacted to a poor start to the season. Playing against the
Read MoreAmpthill 35 Esher 20, Sat Sep 15, 2018, National 1
Ampthill Subdue Competitive Esher In Final Quarter Ampthill welcomed Esher to Dillingham on a dry, sunny and warm afternoon with a moderate breeze with the pitch reflecting the dry summer. Amps squad saw 7 changes from that which lost at Chinnor with wing Spencer Sutherland, signed from Esher during the summer, and fly half Michael
Read More1stXV v Esher, Sat Sep 15, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Esher, Sat Sep 15, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Esher to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday for the second National 1 home fixture of the season. In 1923, four rugby enthusiasts met in a pub (where else!) and decided to form a rugby club. One of them, a Welshman insisted that the
Read MoreChinnor 38 1stXV 33, Sat Sep 08, 2018, National 1
Chinnor 38 1stXV 33, Sat Sep 08, 2018, National 1 Ampthill travelled along the Chilterns to Chinnor for their second National 1 fixture of the season on a dry, overcast afternoon with a strong breeze in favour of the visitors for the first half. Amps squad saw four changes from that which defeated Loughborough. With
Read MoreThe Third Row – Back Row Squad For 2018/19
Back Row Squad For 2018/19 Ampthill, Beds – DoR Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm signings and retentions of back row forwards for National 1 for 2018-19. Having been previously dual registered William Allman joins the club full time this season from Northampton Saints, an athletic and mobile flanker he adds to the competition for
Read MoreChinnor V Ampthill, Saturday 8th August, 2018
Ampthill’s Senior Squads travel to Oxfordshire this weekend to play Chinnor Rugby Club Kickoff 15:00 – RFU National – National Division One Ampthill make two changes to the starting fifteen and two changes on the bench to the team that won last week at home against Loughborough Students. One change in the forward pack where Carl
Read MoreAmpthill 43 Loughborough Students 34, Sat Sep 01, 2018, National 1
Ampthill 43 Loughborough Students 34, Sat Sep 01, 2018, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Loughborough to Olney Field on a dry & sunny afternoon with the pitch reflecting the dry summer. Amps first squad of the new season saw league debuts for headline signing Soane Tonga’uiha, Ciaran Whyte, Olly Morris, Will Foster, Olly Walliker and Euan
Read More1stXV v Loughborough, 1881 v Barnes, Sat Sep 01, 2018, 15:00, Match Previews
1stXV v Loughborough, 1881 v Barnes, Sat Sep 01, 2018, Match Previews Ampthill welcome Loughborough (National 1) and Barnes (Zoo Shield Division 1) to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday. After a successful pre-season Amps are looking forward to the opening fixtures of the 2018-19 campaigns in National 1. A’s finished 4th in the table last
Read MoreFylde v Ampthill, Sat Aug 25, Pre-season
Fylde Hawks 21 ‘1881’ 52, Fylde 1stXV 19 1stXV 26, Sat Aug 25, Pre-season Once again Fylde’s hospitality was outstanding, the welcome we have come to expect from our visits to Woodlands was better than ever, both on and off the pitch, particularly after the game… Our thanks to all who contributed to a great
Read MoreFylde v Ampthill, Sat Aug 25, Pre-Season Squads
Fylde v Ampthill, Pre-Season Squads Ampthill’s Senior Squads travel to Lancashire this weekend for the final pre-season fixture of the summer. Fylde RFC was formed in 1919 after the founders coin toss came down in favour of the oval ball as opposed to round ball code while the root of the club name is the
Read MoreThe Engine Room – Second Row Squad For 2018/19
Second Row Squad For 2018/19 Ampthill, Beds – DoR Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm signings and retentions of lock forwards for National 1 for 2018-19. John Kpoku is a young, exciting and dynamic Lock who joins from Saracens on Dual Registration for the season. John is an excellent line out forward, strong at scrum
Read MoreThe Coal Face – Front Row Squad For 2018-19
Director of Rugby Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm signings and retentions of front row players for National 1 for 2018-19. Joining marquee signing Prop Tongan international Soane Tonga’uiha are:- Oliver Walliker is a dynamic, ball carrying, robust hooker that will bring extra competition to the role. He made 43 appearances for Old Albanians and
Read MoreAmpthill 1st XV Squad V’s Ebbw Vale at Goldington Road.
Ampthill announce a squad with a number of changes both in personnel and positions for the game with Ebbw Vale at Goldington Road with a 5 pm KO tomorrow August 18th. Bedford Blues play the Premiership Champions Saracens at 3pm and the Maroon and Gold KO at 5pm against the Steel
Read MoreAmpthill 1st XV Squad V’s Ebbw Vale At Goldington Road
Ampthill announce a squad with a number of changes both in personnel and positions for the game with Ebbw Vale at Goldington Road with a 5 pm KO tomorrow August 18th. Bedford Blues play the Premiership Champions Saracens at 3pm and the Maroon and Gold KO at 5pm against the Steel Men of Ebbw Vale
Read MoreAmpthill 1stXV & 1881s At Henley, Sat Aug 11 2018, Pre-Season
Ampthill 1stXV & 1881s At Henley, Sat Aug 11 2018, Pre-Season Ampthill’s new look squads travelled to Dry Leas on a cloudy but dry afternoon to find perfect underfoot conditions. As usual, Henley’s hospitality was outstanding, Amps players and spectators always look forward to visiting such friendly hosts. Henley Hawks 7 1stXV 40 A’s squad
Read MoreSenior Results Sat 11th August, 2018
Senior Results Sat 11th August, 2018 Home Score Away Score Henley Hawks 7 1stXV 40 Henley Bulls 5 1881 50
Read MoreFirst game of the 2018/19 season for 1stXV & 1881s
Ampthill announce their squads for the first matches of the pre-season schedule away at Henley this Saturday 11th August. The official full introductions of the senior squads will start next week but this Sat you will see six new signings make their debuts for the first fifteen and three for the 1881s plus two of
Read MoreA Festival Of Rugby – Ampthill, Bedford, Ebbw Vale, Saracens – Sat Aug 18
A Festival Of Rugby – Ampthill, Bedford, Ebbw Vale, Saracens – Sat Aug 18 Like many clubs, Ampthill’s Dillingham Park/Olney Field pitches are suffering from the current heatwave, with the pitches dry as a bone the club has accepted an offer from Bedford Blues to host our home pre-season fixture against Ebbw Vale on Saturday
Read MoreFestive Fixture – Bedford Blues v Ampthill, Boxing Day 2018
Festive Fixture – Bedford Blues v Ampthill, Boxing Day 2018 As neither Blues nor Amps have a festive fixture in 2018 the two clubs have agreed to meet in a ‘friendly’ at Goldington Road on Boxing Day. While it may not be a competitive fixture, there will be plenty of local pride at stake as
Read MoreNational 1 Fixtures 2018
National 1 Fixtures 2018 Please see below for the full fixture list. Loughborough Students represent our first home league opponents in 2019, the Students side struggled last season but avoided relegation with a fine run of points scoring in March & April. Traditionally they suffer from high player turnover as the previous years graduates leave
Read MoreSenior Squad Pre-Season Fixtures 2018
Senior Squad Pre-Season Fixtures 2018 Provisional Fixtures Henley host our 1stXV & 1881s on Saturday August 11th, 1881s kick off at 14:00 with the 1stXV following at 16:00. On Saturday August 18th Dillingham Park welcomes Welsh Premiership side Ebbw Vale whose victories over the touring sides from Australia & the USA stand high
Read MoreTongan International Soane Tonga’uiha Signs As Player/Coach For 2018-19
Tongan International Soane Tonga’uiha Signs As Player/Coach For 2018-19 Director of Rugby Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm that former Tongan international Soane Tonga’uiha has joined the National 1 squad for 2018-19 as player/forwards coach. Prop Soane (pronounced So Wa Neigh), 37, joins from Bristol Rugby, capped 15 times for Tonga, 180+ games in the
Read MoreEast Midlands v Eastern Counties, Sat May 04, 2018, 15:00
East Midlands v Eastern Counties, Sat May 04, 2018, 15:00 This Saturday East Midlands take on Eastern Counties at Dillingham Park in the first of three County Championship fixtures to be played in May. East Midlands, the core of whose players are from Ampthill’s senior squad, finished third in Division 1 North of the Bill
Read MoreJersey 19, ‘1881’ 38, Sat Apr 28, 2018, Zoo Shield
Jersey 19, ‘1881’ 38, Sat Apr 28, 2018, Zoo Shield Ampthill 1881 secured second place in Zoo One with a stunning 5 try victory away in the Channel Islands against Jersey Athletic. Ampthill were given the warmest of welcomes from the outstanding hosts. The game would be played on the Jersey Reds Championship pitch which
Read More1stXV 36 Moseley 5, Sat Apr 28 2018, National 1
Rutheless Second Half Puts Moseley To The Sword Ampthill welcomed Moseley to Dillingham Park on a wet afternoon with persistent rain. Amps squad changes included Kevin Barrett returning at scrum half while the bench saw Ben Gulliver return from injury and Gavin Williams rotate. The first half was characterised by handling errors from both sides
Read MoreSenior Results Sat 28th April, 2018
Senior Results Sat 28th April, 2018 What a day for Ampthill, the 1881s sealed second place in Division 1 of the Zoo Shield, the Jets won their Cup Final away while the Extras sealed Herts & Middlesex Division 2!
Read More1stXV v Moseley, Sat Apr 28, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Moseley, Sat Apr 28, 15:00, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Birmingham Moseley to Dillingham Park this Saturday for the final league fixture of the season. Birmingham Moseley began life in 1873 as Havelock Football Club, an offshoot of Havelock Cricket Club some of whose younger members wanted to play a winter sport. Home matches
Read MoreHull Ionians 16 1stXV 42, Sat Apr 21 2018, National 1
1stXV Produce Outstanding 2nd Half Against Hull Ampthill travelled to Brantingham Park on a dry, warm but windy afternoon to find the usual warm welcome and a club house full of passionate and enthusiastic home supporters who were keen to let the Maroon and Gold know they were in for a battle. As predicted Ionians came out
Read More1stXV 22 Coventry 10, Sat Apr 14 2018, National 1
1stXV 22 Coventry 10, Sat Apr 14 2018, National 1
Read More1stXV v Coventry, Sat Apr 14, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Coventry, Sat Apr 14, 15:00, Match Preview This Saturday Ampthill welcome 2017/18 National 1 Champions Coventry to Dillingham Park. The history of rugby in Coventry can be traced back to 1874 when the first organised game was played against Allesley Park College with one half conducted according to rugby rules and the other
Read More1stXV 15 Mowden Park 17, Sat Apr 07 2018, National 1
Last Minute Penalty Try Condemns 1stXV To Loss Ampthill welcomed Mowden Park to Dillingham Park on a dry, bright but breezy afternoon. Despite the recent inclement weather the pitch was in good condition with a moderate breeze blowing in favour of Ampthill in the first half. Amps pack was unchanged from the previous week with
Read More1stXV v Mowden Park, Sat Apr 07, 15:00, Coaching Team View
1stXV v Mowden Park, Sat Apr 07, 15:00, Coaching Team View Director of Rugby Mark Lavery comments “The game of the day in National 1 with 2nd playing 3rd at Dillingham Park and just 6 points between two sides playing for the runner up spot. The history between the clubs is fairly recent but it has
Read More1stXV v Darlington Mowden Park, Sat Apr 07, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Darlington Mowden Park, Sat Apr 07, 15:00, Match Preview This Saturday Ampthill welcome Darlington Mowden Park to Olney Field. Darlington Grammar School Old Boys was founded in 1950, 1970 saw the club buy land and build a pitches and a clubhouse at a site in Mowden, to the West of Darlington. At the
Read MoreSenior Results Fri 30th and Sat 31st March, 2018
Senior Results Fri 30th and Sat 31st March, 2018
Read MoreOld Elthamians 6 1stXV 18, Fri Mar 30, 2018, National 1
Old Elthamians 6 1stXV 18, Fri Mar 30, 2018, National 1 Ampthill travelled to Kent on Friday to face Old Elthamians in what became monsoon conditions with standing water all over the pitch. With the 1881’s securing revenge 8-14 for their pre-Christmas home defeat the 1stXV battled until the final whistle to secure a double over
Read MoreOld Elthamians v 1stXV, Fri Mar 30, Match Preview
Old Elthamians v 1stXV, Fri Mar 30, 14:00, National 1, Match Preview This Friday Ampthill travel to face Old Elthamians for a double header, in National 1 this will be Amps first ever visit to College Meadows while in Zoo Division 1 the 2ndXVs face a 2nd v 3rd encounter. OEs have had a meteoric
Read MoreRosslyn Park 21 1stXV 31, Sat Mar 24, 2018, National 1
Rosslyn Park 21 1stXV 31, Sat Mar 24, 2018, National 1 Ampthill travelled to London to face Rosslyn Park on wet dreary afternoon to find, as always, the artificial pitch in it’s usual pristine state. Amps, playing in their black away kit, started poorly with Park awarded a penalty for not rolling away at a
Read More1stXV 33 Plymouth Albion 28 , Sat Mar 10, 2018, National 1
1stXV Win 33-38 In Titanic Battle With Plymouth Albion Ampthill welcomed Plymouth Albion to Dillingham Park on an overcast and drizzly afternoon which brightened up. Despite heavy rain in the previous 24 hours the pitch was in good condition with a moderate breeze blowing in favour of Ampthill in the first half. Amps starting XV was
Read More1stXV v Plymouth Albion v, Sat Mar 10, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Plymouth Albion v, Sat Mar 10, 15:00, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Plymouth Albion to Dillingham Parl this Saturday in a 3rd plays 4th showdown. Alibion were formed in 1876 by a group of apprentices from the Royal Naval Dockyard in Devonport and played in Devonport Park. In 1887 the club moved to Bladderly,
Read More1stXV 30 Caldy 14 , Sat Feb 17, 2018, National 1
1stXV 30 Caldy 14 , Sat Feb 17, 2018, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Caldy to Dillingham Park on a cold but sunny afternoon with a gentle breeze blowing across the pitch. Amps team had an unusual look, some 6 years ago Viliami Ma’asi began a Tongan dynasty which ended today, temporarily we hope, with no
Read More1stXV v Caldy, Sat Feb 17 2018, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV v Caldy, Sat Feb 17 2018, National 1, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Caldy to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday. Old Caldeians RFC were formed in 1924 by a group of Caldy School old boys who decided to carry on playing rugby together. A year later, Sir Alfred Paton, an old boy of the school,
Read More1stXV 17 Loughborough 17 , Sat Feb 03, 2018, National 1
1stXV 17 Loughborough 17 , Sat Feb 03, 2018, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Loughborough to a damp, windless Dillingham Park which had seen persistent rain falling all day, however the pitch remained in good condition. Amps squad changes included a return to the starting XV for Jack Culverhouse (prop), Matt Collins (prop), Josh Walker (lock),
Read More1stXV v Loughborough, Sat Feb 03 2018, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV v Loughborough, Sat Feb 03 2018, National 1, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Loughborough to Dillingham Park this coming Saturday. The history of rugby at Loughborough College began in 1919, by the 1930s rugby was the College’s major sport culminating in the 1stXV reaching the final of the Universities Athletic Union (UAU) cup in 1939
Read MoreLunch Invitation, Cambridge v 1stXV, Sat Feb 10, 2018 National 1
Lunch Invitation, Cambridge v 1stXV, Sat Feb 10, 2017 National 1 Members & Supporters intending to travel to Cambridge and requiring lunch are requested to inform Cambridge in advance, click here for contact details. The club also operates a food outlet offering burgers, chips, pasties, etc… One of Cambridge’s sponsors, Quy Mill Hotel and Spa,
Read MoreToby Trinder And Gabriel Oghre Selected For England U20
Toby Trinder And Gabriel Oghre Selected For England U20 Trinder and Oghre, dual registered with Saints and Wasps respectively, have been included in the England U20 squad to Italy this Friday. Prop Toby has made 15 appearances for Ampthill this season in National 1 and will start while Hooker Gaby (1 appearance) will make his
Read MoreFylde 5 1stXV 26, Sat Jan 27, National 1
1stXV Secure Bonus Point Win Away At Fylde Fylde 5 1stXV 26 Ampthill travelled to Lancashire to find their usual warm welcome and damp conditions. Amps squad saw numerous changes, up front Jack Culverhouse returned at prop, Josh Taylor rotated to hooker while Josh Walker returned at lock. In the backs Kevin Barrett & Josh
Read More1stXV 22, Bishop’s Stortford 12 Sat Jan 20, National 1
1stXV Secure Good Win Against Local Rivals Ampthill 22 Bishops Stortford 12 Ampthill welcomed Bishops Stortford to a wet, cold but windless Dillingham Park for another chapter in the long history of games between the two clubs at 1stXV level. Amps squad saw 3 changes up front with Toby Trinder returning at Loosehead, former regular
Read More1stXV v Bishop’s Stortford, Sat Jan 20 2018, National 1, Match Preview
1stXV v Bishop’s Stortford, Sat Jan 20 2018, National 1, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Bishop’s Stortford to Dillingham Park this Saturday for another local Derby. Bishop’s Stortford was formed in 1920, playing its first matches at Dunmow Road before moving to the present location at Silver Leys in 1928. The current Clubhouse was re-opened in
Read MoreEsher 29 1stXV 29, Sat Jan 18, National 1
Esher 29 1stXV 29, Sat Jan 18, National 1 Ampthill travelled to Esher on a dry, overcast day with little wind. Amps squad saw few changes in the starting XV from that which defeated Blackheath. Up front George Thornton started at prop while Karim Lynch started at wing. The bench was much changed, however, with
Read MoreOur Next Club Lunch 20 Jan, 1stXV v Bishop’s Stortford
1stXV v Bishop’s Stortford, Club Lunch Next Club Lunch is 20 January 2018 Have you booked your table yet ? Contact Louise 07823 554964 1stXV v Bishop Stortford
Read More1stXV 21 Blackheath 14, Sat Jan 06, 2017, National 1
1stXV 21 Blackheath 14, Sat Jan 06, 2017, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Blackheath to Dillingham Park on an overcast cold January afternoon for the first home game of 2018. Amps squad saw multiple changes, up front Toby Trinder returned at Prop, Aleki Lutui moved to Hooker, Billy Johnson moded to Lock and Will Allman rotated
Read More1stXV v Blackheath, Sat Jan 06, 14:15, Match Preview
1stXV v Blackheath, Sat Jan 06, 14:15, Match Preview Blackheath, the oldest open membership rugby union club in the world are our 1stXV’s next opposition. Founded in 1858 as an Old Boys club of Blackheath Proprietary School, they changed their constitution in 1862 to allow anyone to become a member thus becoming the first ‘open’
Read MoreEsher v 1stXV, Spaces Available For Lunch, Jan 13, 12:30
Esher v 1stXV, Spaces Available For Their Club Lunch, Jan 13, 12:30 Esher Club Lunch £20.00 plus match day ticket. If you would like to attend please make our club secretary Alaine Clark aware. Saturday 13th January 2018, Lunch seated at 12.30pm.
Read MoreOld Albanian 35 1stXV 35, Sat Dec 23, 2017, National 1
Old Albanian 35 1stXV 35, Sat Dec 23, 2017, National 1 Ampthill made the short trip down the M1 to closest rivals Old Albanian for the Christmas local derby. Amps produced a curates egg performance, when A’s played in structure the hosts had no answer to their power and accuracy, when they abandoned structure they
Read MoreSenior Results Sat Dec 23, 2017
Senior Results Sat Dec 23, 2017 The Zoo Shield game at Richmond was abandoned after the referee became ill in the first half, he was able to walk to the ambulance. All at Ampthill wish him a speedy recovery.
Read More1stXV 45 Hull Ionians 17, Sat Dec 16, 2017, National 1
1stXV 45 Hull Ionians 17, Sat Dec 16, 2017, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Hull Ionians to Dillingham Park on a damp, cold winter afternoon following morning sunshine & frost. Amps squad changes included Aleki Lutui moving to loosehead, Josh Taylor coming in at hooker & lock while in the backs Gavin Williams returns at scrum
Read More1stXV v Hull Ionians, Sat Dec 16, Match Preview
1stXV v Hull Ionians, Sat Dec 16, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Hull Ionians to Dillingham Park this Saturday for another chapter in the recent rivalry between the two clubs. Hull Ionians was formed in 1989 by the merger of Hull and East Riding with Ionians. Hull & East Riding were formed 1901 while Ionians formation
Read MoreCoventry 63 1stXV 14, Sat Dec 09 2017, National 1
Coventry 63 1stXV 14, Sat Dec 09 2017, National 1 Ampthill travelled to near neighbours Coventry on a clear but very cold afternoon which saw the 2ndXV game postponed due to an unplayable pitch. Amps have had a inconsistent start to the season losing a number of close games while being competitive on all those
Read MoreMowden Park 21 1stXV 15, Sat Dec 02 2017, National 1
Mowden Park 21 1stXV 15, Sat Dec 02 2017, National 1 Ampthill travelled to Darlington without head coach Paul Turner whose mother passed away in the week, needless to say all our thoughts are with the Turner family and friends at this difficult time. Amps lost their fourth game of the season, all with a
Read MoreCinderford United 7-36 Ampthill 1881, Sat Nov 25, 2017, Zoo Shield Division 1
Ampthill 1881’s clinical in the cold It’s one of the longest road trips for the 1881 and so the fun bus were out and after a smooth trip the squad landed at Cinderford (not Cirencester) which felt more like the arctic. The 1881 have never won away at Cinderford, in fact, on the last two
Read More1stXV 29 Rosslyn Park 23, Sat Nov 25, 2017, National 1
1stXV Dig Deep To Secure Bonus Point Win Over Rosslyn Park Ampthill 29 Rosslyn Park 23 Ampthill welcomed Rosslyn Park on a fine but chilly afternoon with bright sunshine, excellent playing conditions and a light westerly breeze across the pitch. Amps squad changes included up front, Aleki Lutui at loose head, Matt Dawson at hooker
Read More1stXV v Rosslyn Park, Sat Nov 25, Match Preview
1stXV v Rosslyn Park, Sat Nov 25, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Rosslyn Park to Olney Field this Saturday for the twelfth fixture of the season. Rosslyn Park was founded in 1879 by a group of young men looking for winter sport. Having played ad hoc cricket in the grounds of Rosslyn House, part of the Rosslyn Park estate,
Read MorePlymouth Albion 16 1stXV 9, Sat Nov 11, 2017, National 1
Plymouth Albion 16 1stXV 9, Sat Nov 11, 2017, National 1 Ampthill travelled to Plymouth to find a damp afternoon with increasing rain making handling difficult. Amps squad saw Toby Trinder return at loose head, Paino Hehea at lock and Billy Johnson at blindside, the backs were unchanged while Loti Molitka came onto the bench
Read MorePlymouth Albion v 1stXV, Sat Nov 11, Match Preview
Plymouth Albion v 1stXV, Sat Nov 11, Match Preview Ampthill travel to Brickfields this weekend to face Plymouth Albion who were formed in 1876 by a group of apprentices from the Royal Naval Dockyard in Devonport and played in Devonport Park. In 1887 the club moved to Bladderly, where spectators paid three times as much (3d) to
Read More1stXV v Old Elthamians, Sat Nov 04, 14:15, Match Preview
1stXV v Old Elthamians, Sat Nov 04, 14:15, Match Preview
Read MoreCaldy 22 Ampthill 39, Sat Oct 28, 2017, National 1
Caldy 22 Ampthill 39, Sat Oct 28, 2017, National 1 Ampthill travelled to Paton field on a very windy afternoon to face Caldy for the first time since March 2015 which saw a narrow win for the visitors in a high scoring (29-36) and entertaining game. Amps squad saw numerous changes following the loss at
Read More2017-18 Club Membership Deadline
2017-18 Club Membership Deadline It has come to light that a significant number former club members have not renewed their membership for the 2017-18 Season. In part this may be because members who previously paid via direct debit believed that their direct debit would automatically roll over to this season. Under direct debit rules we
Read More1stXV 7 Cambridge 8, Sat Oct 21, National 1
1stXV 7 Cambridge 8, Sat Oct 21, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Cambridge to Dillingham Park on a bright, very windy autumn afternoon with passing showers, underfoot conditions were good. Amps squad saw three changes in the pack, two in the backs and 3 on the bench including the loss of leading try scorer flanker Syd
Read More1stXV v Cambridge, Sat Oct 21, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Cambridge, Sat Oct 21, 15:00, Match Preview
Read MoreLoughborough Students 14 1stXV 36, Sat Oct 14, National 1
Loughborough Students 14 1stXV 36, Sat Oct 14, National 1 Ampthill make the 90 minute journey up the M1 to Loughborough University this Saturday to face the Students senior side on their 3G pitch. Amps squad saw multiple changes from that which played against Fylde, up front Aleki Lutui moved to hooker with Karl Garside
Read More1stXV 35 Fylde 12, Sat Oct 07, 2017
1stXV 35 Fylde 12, Sat Oct 07, 2017 Ampthill welcomed Fylde to Dillingham Park on an overcast day with a gentle breeze, Olney Field, as usual, offering good playing conditions. Amps squad saw numerous changes from that which started against Bishop’s Stortford. Up front Toby Trinder started at loosehead, Josh Taylor at hooker and Aleki
Read More1stXV v Fylde, Sat Oct 07, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Fylde, Sat Oct 07, 15:00, Match Preview Fylde RFC was formed in 1919 after the founders coin toss came down in favour of the oval ball as opposed to round ball code while the root of the club name is the Saxon word meaning ‘low lying ground between two Estuaries’. Games were first
Read MoreBishop’s Stortford 22 1stXV 41, Sat Sep 30 2017, National 1
1stXV Secure Bonus Point Win At Bishop’s Stortford Ampthill travelled to Silver Leys to face old rivals Bishop’s Stortford for the first time since the hosts promotion to National 1. The last 6 games between these two sides had seen 3 wins for todays visitors, 2 for todays home side and one draw. All games
Read MoreSenior Results Sat Sep 30, 2017
Senior Results Sat Sep 30, 2017 All six senior sides win scoring 334 pts while conceding 96!
Read More1stXV 45 Esher 5, Sat Sep 23 2017, National 1
1stXV 45 Esher 5, Sat Sep 23 2017, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Esher to Dillingham Park for their 2nd home fixture of 2017 with some changes to the squad that lost so narrowly at Blackheath 7 days earlier. Up front Ben Gulliver started at lock, Simon Pitfield at blindside with Syd Blackmore at eighthman, in
Read More1stXV v Esher, Sat Sep 23, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Esher, Sat Sep 23, 15:00, Match Preview In 1923, four rugby enthusiasts met in a pub (where else!) and decided to form a rugby club. One of them, a Welshman insisted that the club colours should adopt his native Welsh club’s colours. Which is why Esher adopted the Black and Amber of Newport.
Read MoreBlackheath 16 1stXV 15, Sat Sep 16 2017, National 1
1stXV Lose At Blackheath To Last Minute Penalty Goal Ampthill travelled to Well Hall to face unbeaten Blackheath on a dry afternoon, Amps squad saw numerous changes, in the forwards Toby Trinder returned at prop, Josh Walker moved back to lock, Syd Blackmore moved to blindside with Loti Molitika starting at Eighthman. The backs saw
Read More1stXV 28 Old Albanian 24, Sat Sep 09 2017, National 1
1stXV 28 Old Albanian 24, Sat Sep 09 2017, National 1 Ampthill welcomed Old Albanian to Dillingham Park on a near windless day of sunshine & showers wkth perfect underfoot playing conditions. Amps squad saw multiple changes from that which played against Moseley. A’s made the worst possible start conceding a 3rd minute try by
Read More1stXV v Old Albanians, Sat Sep 09, 15:00, Match Preview
1stXV v Old Albanians, Sat Sep 09, 15:00, Match Preview Ampthill welcome Old Albanian to Dillingham Park this Saturday for the first home fixture of the season and a local derby too! A group of former St Albans School pupils founded Old Albanians RFC in 1924 with a WW1 barrack hut providing the first clubhouse. Some years passed
Read MoreMoseley 21 1stXV 21, Sat Sep 02 2017, National 1
1stXV Secure Last Minute Draw At Moseley Ampthill travelled to Billesley Common on a dry, warm, sunny afternoon for the first National 1 league fixture of the new season. Amps squad saw debuts for prop Karl Garside, Number 8 Billy Johnson, half backs Stef Liebenberg & Lawrence Rayner, centre Sam Sterling and replacements hooker Josh
Read MoreMoseley v 1stXV, Sat Sep 02, 2017, Match Preview
Moseley v 1stXV, Sat Oct 01, 15:00, Match Preview Ampthill travel to Billesley Common this Saturday for the first league fixture of the 2017-18 season. Birmingham Moseley began life in 1873 as Havelock Football Club, an offshoot of Havelock Cricket Club some of whose younger members wanted to play a winter sport. Home matches were
Read MoreMembership Renewal & Mini & Youth Registration
Membership Renewal & Mini & Youth Registration All members need to register or renew their membership for this 2017-2018 season. Mini & Youth Registration Day on Sun Sep 03 will start at 09:30. Click Here to download and complete the membership form and direct debit instruction and save time at registration. All other members please Click
Read MoreRichard Churchill
Richard Churchill It is with much regret that we announce the passing of Richard Churchill, peacefully, on Monday, Aug 14th at Willen Hospice, Milton Keynes. Richard was a pillar of Ampthill rugby for much of the clubs history, as a player where he played for the 1stXV for a decade, administrator, volunteer and supporter where
Read MoreNottingham 64 1stXV 14, Sat Aug 26, 2017
1stXV Schooled At Nottingham 10 tries to 2 Ampthill travelled to The Bay, Nottingham’s home ground for the last pre-season fixture in good spirits after two wins but came home with their tails between their legs after Nottingham ruthlessly exposed an indisciplined and inaccurate performance. The omens were not good with centre Will Goodge going
Read MoreSquad Announced For Nottingham Pre-Season
Squad Confirmed For This Saturday’s Away Fixture At Nottingham DoR Mark Lavery has announced a 28 man 1stXV squad for the last pre-season fixture at Championship side Nottingham’s ‘The Bay’ ground this Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 13:00 but take note of the parking arrangements below and the consequential arrival time
Read More1881s & 1stXV Win At Home
1881s defeat Peterborough Lions 33-24 while the 1stXV prevail over Newport 29-14 Vili Ma’asi brought his Peterborough Lions 1stXV squad to Ampthill for the 1881s final pre-season fixture. A strong Ampthill side awaited them with a number of 1stXV match day players starting and playing the whole game. A big, athletic and skillful Lions side
Read MoreKarl Garside & Sydney Blackmore Sign for 2017/18
Karl Garside & Syd Blackmore Sign for 2017-18 DoR Mark Lavery is delighted to confirm that Karl Garside & Sydney Blackmore have joined the National 1 squad for 2017-18. Prop Karl, 2020, 1.88m (6ft2in) 130kg (20st7ib) joins from Old Albanians for whom he made 48 appearances in the National 1 & 2 South from 2015