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Ampthill Academy 19 – Kettering 37

The Academy went down to their second league defeat of the season at home against a strong Kettering side. Early pressure from A’s went unrewarded, a feature of the game, and Kettering went up the other end to score a converted try on their first visit to the home sides 22. This was quickly followed by a penalty to make the score 0 – 10 after just 8 minutes. In the 10th minute Prop Pierce Holland got Ampthill onto the scoreboard with a typical strong charge across the try line.  A further Kettering try and a penalty saw the visitors build a lead although Ampthill came … [Read more...] about Ampthill Academy 19 – Kettering 37

1stXV 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 side's back row, working in tandem, had an advantage at the breakdown. Ampthill's backs, however, made frequent line breaks and always looked threatening while the visitors struggled by comparison. Amps opened the scoring on 3 minutes with a fine … [Read more...] about 1stXV 22, Rotherham 8, Sat Nov 03, 2018, National 1

1stXV 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 rich vein of form having won five consecutive games securing a bonus point in each to lie second in National 1, equal on points with leaders Old Elthaminans, with a played 9 won 6 record. Comfortably the … [Read more...] about 1stXV v Rotherham, Sat Nov 03, 2018, 14:15, Match Preview

U12s Festival win for Ampthill

Ampthill RUFC sent two teams to the Peterborough U12s Festival on Sunday 28 Oct 2018. Both teams enjoyed playing against new opposition from seven different counties as far afield as Suffolk and Nottinghamshire. Thanks to PRUFC for organising another excellent event, and of course the players, parents and coaches for supporting it. The weather was crisp and clear for the first round of games however rain and a cold wind appeared for the second and final rounds. Both teams played some good, attacking rugby against decent opposition. Having been non-competitive for the … [Read more...] about U12s Festival win for Ampthill

Bishop’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 elements. Amps started well taking the lead with right wing Spencer Sutherland's try wide on the right hand side after multiple phases and passes, fly half Josh Sharp missing the difficult conversion. The home side fought back taking play into A's half and … [Read more...] about Bishop’s Stortford 10 1stXV 29, Sat Oct27, 2018, National 1

Ampthill U13’s v Letchworth U13’s – Sunday 21st October 2018

Result: Ampthill RUFC Lions 25 v Letchworth RUFC U13’s A’s 5 Ampthill Lions welcomed Letchworth RUFC on a sunny and warm autumn day.   This was going to be a touch encounter with Letchworth sitting in the league above Ampthill in the HML League. Ampthill Lions took the lead early on in the game with sustained pressure on the Letchworth side and a great break being made by the inside centre who scored under the posts. The lions continued to be aggressive in their defence and moved the ball well when attacking.   The second try followed by another break in the centre … [Read more...] about Ampthill U13’s v Letchworth U13’s – Sunday 21st October 2018

National Cup – Ampthill Academy 25 – Lutterworth 3

The Academys 2018/19 National Cup campaign got under way with a home fixture against Lutterworth Colts in almost ideal playing conditions and in front of a decent size crowd.  Amps playing up the slope conceded an early three points from a penalty and struggled to settle into their game with penalty after penalty being awarded to Lutterworth and Adam Shelley visiting the sin bin after only 9 minutes. Against the run of play, a 30metre run up the left wing, beating 2 defenders on the outside, saw winger Dan Chalmers cross the whitewash and got Ampthill onto the … [Read more...] about National Cup – Ampthill Academy 25 – Lutterworth 3

Ampthill 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 (outside centre) and Ciaran Whyte (full back) while Syd Blackmore (hooker) and Sean Reffell (flanker) rotated to the bench and Jack Culverhouse came in to cover the front row. Ampthill produced their best performance of this season … [Read more...] about Ampthill 54 Cinderford 10, Sat Oct 20, 2018, National 1

1stXV 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 season 2015-16 their promotion as last year's Champions of National 2 South has been marked by very competitive performances having secured a losing bonus point in all three of their defeats this season. Cinderford's team shows three changes from … [Read more...] about 1stXV v Cinderford, Sat Oct 20, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview

Bishop’s Stortford RFC v 1stXV – Saturday 27th October, 2018 – Supporters Lunch Offer

If you are a band of travelling Ampthill supporters who would like to eat lunch in the Bishop's Stortford marquee with everyone else and wish to book your own table of 10 or 12, please contact BSRFC Lunches (bsrfclunches@gmail.com) The cost is £30 per head and that includes the match day programme and entrance to the game. Tables do need to be paid for in advance and if there is a group from Ampthill who would like a table, BSRFC Lunches can provide the bank details. … [Read more...] about Bishop’s Stortford RFC v 1stXV – Saturday 27th October, 2018 – Supporters Lunch Offer

Caldy 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 suspension at blind side and Sean Reffel rotated to open side. Joe Bercis (flanker) and Ciaran Whyte (outside backs) came on to the bench. A's came out of the blocks slowly and allowed Caldy to assume control of game in what can only be described as … [Read more...] about Caldy 19 1stXV 18, Sat Oct 13, 2018, National 1

Hemel Hempstead 17 – 10 Ampthill Academy B – Sunday 7th October 2018

Academy B Fall Just Short at Chaulden Lane Thankfully the wet and windy conditions of Saturday had long disappeared as the Academy B team made the short trip down the M1 to Hemel Hempstead for their first HML u18 Div 3 fixture on a slightly chilly, bright, sunny morning with firm conditions underfoot. Hemel Hempstead have aspirations to win this division so the team were expecting a robust, physical encounter with a Hemel team who play a simple, effective forward based game supplemented by good tactical kicking and hard running from the backs. The Academy boys were … [Read more...] about Hemel Hempstead 17 – 10 Ampthill Academy B – Sunday 7th October 2018

Towcestrians 10 – 83 Ampthill Academy A – Saturday 6th October 2018

Academy Too Strong for Towcestrians The Academy made the short trip to Towcester for an East Midlands friendly on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon with players and spectators alike facing a battle with the elements for the first time this season. Towcestrians are in the same division as Ampthill but have not had a great start to their league campaign and the academy team were looking for a fast start playing down the slope with the wind and rain at their backs. Ethan Wells used his electrifying pace to exploit space out wide and score the 1st try after 4 minutes … [Read more...] about Towcestrians 10 – 83 Ampthill Academy A – Saturday 6th October 2018

1stXV 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 scrum half in the starting XV. From the bench, hooker Samson Ma'asi^, son of former Ampthill Captain and founder member of the Amps Tongan dynasty Vili, back row Sean Reffell* and outside backs cover Elliott Obaytoyinbo* all made their debuts. A's started … [Read more...] about 1stXV 6 Cambridge 13, Sat Oct 06, 2018, National 1

Wellingborough v Ampthill Academy (Sunday) Saturday 29th September 2018

When Enfield Ignatians pulled out of the arranged fixture the Ampthill Academy Sunday squad were left looking at a blank weekend. Wellingborough offered to step into the breach and the Sunday team travelled north on a clear, bright Saturday afternoon to Cut Throat Lane looking for some good preparation prior to their HML campaign starting the following weekend. The late switch to a Saturday unfortunately led to a number of boys being unavailable but, with the Saturday team having no fixture, we were able to call on a number of the senior players from the Saturday … [Read more...] about Wellingborough v Ampthill Academy (Sunday) Saturday 29th September 2018

1stXV 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 ground by the 1950s. In 1993 the Club acquired the lease on its existing three pitches and bought adjoining land for a further three pitches. Floodlights were added to one of these pitches in 2003 so that evening games might be played … [Read more...] about 1stXV v Cambridge, Sat Oct 06, 2018, 15:00, Match Preview

Ampthill U15’S 37 v Peterborough U15’S 17 – Sunday 30th September

Ampthill Under 15’s started their EML campaign at Dillingham Park against Peterborough in the September sunshine. After a well earned draw in their opening fixture at Fullerians, head coach Paul Allen was keen the boys continued with another positive display against their rivals from Cambridgeshire. Ampthill started the game with a good spell of possession and opened the scoring with a try from Archie Barrett, this was quickly followed by a first try of the season from winger Haydn Williams with Harrison Wade adding a third try making the score 17-0 with the … [Read more...] about Ampthill U15’S 37 v Peterborough U15’S 17 – Sunday 30th September

Ampthill Minis Rugby Tour 2019

Book now for the 2019 Minis Rugby Tour to Great Yarmouth. Click on the following link to reserve your caravan and pay your deposit within 7 days. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemjqgEXE9vqQ74SI57ZxwbEJNTDCXp7VIhmyALegTV-8bQyg/viewform?usp=sf_link The Minis rugby tour is for age groups U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 & U12's and is open to all families. It is a fun weekend for all that go with players, parents and coaches all having a great time. For anybody with any questions please email ampthillrugbytour@googlemail.com … [Read more...] about Ampthill Minis Rugby Tour 2019