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1881 – 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 Stephenson and Director of Rugby Mark Lavery. A great evening to round off a fantastic season for the 1881's. Thanks to Alan Barnett, David Booth and Steve Appleby from The Shield for putting on a great function and the league sponsors Zoo … [Read more...] about 1881 – Zoo Shield 1 Presentation

Welcome 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 and management of Sport Injuries & Musculoskeletal disorders. He is a Musculoskeletal Specialist within the NHS Bedfordshire Community MSK Service as well as working as a Sport Physician providing care … [Read more...] about Welcome to Dr Richard Collins

1st 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 said "we were always going to need reinforcements for the challenges of the Championship, and our hospitality team and supporters will benefit immensely from Bex' experience. We trust that all of our members will join us in both welcoming Bex to the team and … [Read more...] about 1st Signing of the Summer for A’s!

End of Season Awards – 2018/19

The Annual Dinner & Dance on Friday night was a great success and was attended by in excess of 275 players, members, sponsors and volunteers. A huge thank you to everybody who contributed to a superb event, but especially Club Honorary Secretary Alaine Clark who it seemed was working 247 for weeks to ensure that the night ran smoothly. Official pictures of the event, kindly taken by Jean-Paul from Ampthill Camera Club will be available to download free of charge soon. The Dinner & Dance is always a celebration of the clubs successes and this year there were … [Read more...] about End of Season Awards – 2018/19

Limited Edition 1st XV Replica Kit – Available Now!

We’ve had a number of requests for replica 1st team shirts at the Club Shop during the past year We are very grateful to our kit partners O'Neills Sportswear who have produced these Limited Edition shirts to commemorate us winning National One and gaining promotion to the Greene King IPA Championship Rugby next season! We look forward to seeing lots of our supporters and members proudly wearing their colours when the likes of Cornish Pirates, Ealing Trailfinders and Newcastle Falcons visit Dillingham Park next season! You can order the Home or Away version online … [Read more...] about Limited Edition 1st XV Replica Kit – Available Now!

Ampthill Three Legged Race – 25th May 2019

This years Ampthill Three Legged Race takes place on 25th MAY 2019 Start & Registration - The Engine and Tender 11:30am (Minimum sponsorship £20-00 per person please) (Participants must be over 18) Finish, Presentations and Barbeque – Ampthill Rugby Club All Proceeds will support our charity work in Gambia and Local Projects Collect your Sponsor Forms from any participating Pub or download from http://www.ampthillthreeleggedrace.com … [Read more...] about Ampthill Three Legged Race – 25th May 2019

FirstAid4Sport & 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 Park next season and are very pleased to announce our partnership with @FirstAid4Sport. “After the incredible achievement by Ampthill Rugby this season we are proud to become the Club’s Official Medical and First Aid Partner. It is exciting to be a part of a … [Read more...] about FirstAid4Sport & Ampthill Rugby Partnership

EGM Update: Proposed Relocation Approved by Members.

The Committee would like to thank all of the members and local residents who took time to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting last night at Dillingham Park. The purpose of the meeting was for the Committee to present plans for the proposed relocation of the Club to a new fit-for-purpose site at Fordfield Road, almost opposite Centre Parcs and less than ½ mile from our current location. As a club we have achieved considerable success in our last few years. Whilst there is obvious focus on the 1st XV and our promotion to the Greene King IPA Championship next year, … [Read more...] about EGM Update: Proposed Relocation Approved by Members.

Membership Update

Update from The Membership Team Please do not cancel your current direct debit for membership to the Club - there will be no further payments taken for this Season and you will be able to just go into your account online and update your details in August/September in readiness for next Season without having to set up a new direct debit. Thank you in advance. Membership Committee … [Read more...] about Membership Update

Clubhouse Opening Hours

Please note that the Clubhouse will only be open on a Thursday evening, and from 7pm until the end of May.   (With exception of tonights EGM - 01.05.2019) Please also note that Sunday 5th May will be a 'Fun Day' for Mini & Youth and then we will have presentations for Mini & Youth on Sunday 12th May. … [Read more...] about Clubhouse Opening Hours

Dinner & Dance – Fri 10th May – Don’t Miss Out!

It's been an amazing season for the Club on the field - why not come along to the Club Dinner & Dance next Friday night and help us celebrate? We still have a few tables available for 8, 10 or 12. Proceedings start at 730 with a three course meal - you will be entertained throughout the evening by Comedian Jeremy O'Donnell, our live band and DJ. We look forward to seeing you there! … [Read more...] about Dinner & Dance – Fri 10th May – Don’t Miss Out!

Jets 38 v 10 Hemel Hempstead 2nd XV, Merit Table 1 Cup Final, 27.04.2019

On a memorable day for Ampthill Rugby, the club's senior amateur side completed a second successive season unbeaten in league and cup rugby. Courtesy of sponsor Phil Howes, both Jets and the Extras shared a coach to their final venues of Cheshunt and Enfield respectively. Thank you Phil for all your support all season. Jets were scheduled to play Hemel Hempstead 2nd XV and courtesy of their website we could see that this 'second team' included both Hemel First XV top try scoring winger and top points scoring centre! Game on. Cheshunt Rugby Club have a RFU funded … [Read more...] about Jets 38 v 10 Hemel Hempstead 2nd XV, Merit Table 1 Cup Final, 27.04.2019

Loughborough 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 multiple phases he crashed over to the left of the posts converted by A's and Blues legend James Pritchard playing in his final game of senior rugby. Pritch you have been a star and best of luck in the next stage of your life and your return to … [Read more...] about Loughborough Students 20 – 52 1st XV, National One, 27.04.2019

1st 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, please use the Epinal Way entrance to the University and you'll see the pitch on your left after the security gates.    We hope to see lots of A's supporters there and hopefully, you'll witness another piece of history being … [Read more...] about 1st XV to face Loughborough Students RFC, 27.04.2019

The Big Weekend!!

The Senior Club embarks on the Big Weekend with all four of our Senior teams playing for a Title or in a Cup Final. The First XV travel away to Loughborough University needing only a single point to gain promotion to the Green King IPA Championship for the first time in the clubs history. We would then be playing competitive fixtures against the likes of Bedford Blues, Cornish Pirates and Jersey Reds. Kick Off is at 3pm at Loughborough University Stadium, LE11 3QF. There will be a supporters coach leaving Dillingham Park the details of which are elsewhere on the club … [Read more...] about The Big Weekend!!