Junior rugby

Whitewash win for Spalding Under 14s

Spalding U14 had a convincing win against their Sleaford opposition on Sunday, winning 52-0.Try scorers were Charlie Chilvers (2), Jack Collet, James Crichton, Callum Farr, Danny Garratt and Evan Saunders (2). Conversions were added by Henry Delay, Oscar Harrison and Evan Saunders (4).

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Spalding juniors deserved more from home loss

Spalding RFC’s under-13s suffered a narrow 6-3 home defeat against visitors Peterborough U13s in a close clash.An early try came in the form of an intercept by Spalding’s Olly Staff, who employed his renowned speed and skills in change of direction to run three quarters of the pitch, beating numerous attempts to stop him.Spalding went further ahead when scrum-half Harry ...

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Good first half helps Colts on way to win

Spalding RFC Colts 12Notts Modern Colts 0 Spalding defeated Nottingham Moderns 12-0 thanks to a promising first half with strong carries from Alex Whelan and Tom Stevenson. The home side’s first try came from a lineout which was thrown well by Lucas Drew and played into a maul pushed forward by Will Stevenson (captain) and Charles Richards.This created a gap ...

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New rugby academy that is ‘the first of its kind in the county’ aims to develop teenage talent

The first of its kind for the county, a new Rugby Academy has been launched to develop the sporting talent and aspirations of young players. The new Rugby Academy is the creation of Lincoln College in partnership with Championship league team, Nottingham Rugby, and Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire Rugby Football Union (NLDRFU). Enrolling from September 2022, the Academy will provide ...

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Spalding RFC’s thriving juniors are learning life skills and making friends for life

With Spalding RFC’s first team not in action over the weekend, the club’s thriving junior section had the chance to take centre stage. Every Sunday, more than 150 children can be found at Spalding’s base on Drain Bank North enjoying playing and training with their friends. Youngsters are divided up into age groups and play modified rules which reflect their ...

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Spalding RFC facing more misery as rugby season is cancelled by RFU following latest lockdown

There will be no league rugby for any of Spalding RFC’s teams this season after the Rugby Football Union moved to cancel the 2020/21 campaign. Due to the Government’s additional lockdown measures following the increase of COVID-19 infection rates in locations across the country, as well as the concern around travelling to fulfil fixtures which may increase the risk of ...

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Spalding RFC’s top teens finish their season with a flourish in semi-final showdown

Spalding RFC under-14s saw their remarkable run in the Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire (NLD) Shield continue with a super 27-21 semi-final win over Melbourne. In the last game the Town teens were able to play before the coronavirus outbreak ended the rugby season, they finished in in typical style by reaching the showpiece final – which could be played at ...

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Latest Spalding RFC school tournament is a big hit with the youngsters

Spalding RFC hosted its latest secondary school tournament at their new ground last week – with a host of talented youngsters in attendance. The first event in November saw year ten and 11 students from Spalding Academy, Thomas Cowley and Boston Grammar schools compete in a 7-aside format, with over 40 pupils attending. Last Tuesday, Spalding Academy, Thomas Cowley, Bourne ...

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Spalding trio help Peterborough Regional College AOC National Cup history

Three Spalding-based players have helped Peterborough Regional College’s (PRC) rugby team reach the final of the AOC National Cup for the first time. Tim Moore, Theo Hoyles-Simpson and Alex Baker played their part as PRC defeated Myerscough College 27-13 in the semi-final at the Sale Sharks Academy in Preston Lanarkshire on Wednesday. PRC reached the Plate final in May 2011, ...

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WEEKEND FIXTURES: The snow is forcing postponements across the board

Much of this weekend’s outdoor sport is likely to be postponed due to the heavy snowfall over the past few days. In football, Spalding United’s trip to Sheffield FC in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South was called off on Friday morning. Pinchbeck United’s fixture at Thrapston Town in ChromaSport UCL Division was also postponed on Thursday afternoon, while Holbeach United’s ...

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Lucky Spalding RFC youngsters take in the Welford Road atmosphere

Youngsters from Spalding Rugby Club shared matchday with ten-time English champions Leicester Tigers last weekend and followed in the footsteps of legends on the Welford Road pitch. Tigers secured a bonus-point win against French visitors Castres Olympique in the European Champions Cup as the Lincolnshire group performed Flag Waver duties, parading a giant Tigers flag in the moments building up ...

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Mighty Spalding rugby boys nominated for Pride sports awards

The practically unbeatable Spalding Rugby Club U12 team has been nominated for the Community Sports Group prize in the Pride awards. Last season the team won four tournaments and lost only one game. The nomination states: “Spalding Rugby Club’s U12 team is made up of boys from all around South Holland, with fantastic support from their keen as mustard parents. ...

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Spalding RFC youngsters relish fantastic opportunity at Welford Road

Lucky young guns from Spalding RFC shared a matchday with ten-time English champions Leicester Tigers on Saturday as they made up the guard of honour to welcome the teams at Welford Road. Tigers secured a bonus-point win against Sale Sharks in the final home game of the Aviva Premiership season as Spalding were given the opportunity to follow in the ...

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Spalding RFC young guns end Nottingham hoodoo to lift NLD Cup in fine style

The talented teens from Spalding RFC under-15s have completed a six-year journey by being crowned NLD Cup winners. Having reached the final of the competition for the third year on the spin, the Spalding lads finally defeated arch rivals Nottingham – who had beaten them in the previous two finals – 27-5 to clinch the crown. With the game less ...

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Talented Spalding RFC juniors impress with four wins at Holt festival

Spalding RFC’s under-11s gave a great account of themselves as they travelled to the annual Kingswood festival held at Holt RFC in Norfolk. The festival is held over two weekends, with a total of 175 teams representing 30 rugby clubs from around the country – and it is estimated that over 2,000 children aged between six and 12 were playing ...

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Spalding RFC starlets book a Twickenham trip after Landrover Cup glory

The talented young guns from Spalding RFC under-12s have booked a dream trip to Twickenham after winning the coveted Aviva Premiership Landrover Cup at Oakham Rugby Club on Sunday. Their prize for winning the tournament is a trip to the home of rugby for the entire under-12 squad – and they will get to play during half time at the ...

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Physical Lincoln side prove too strong for Spalding RFC teens in Lincs Cup final

The talented teens from Spalding RFC under-17s were unable to end their season in style as they were beaten 12-0 in the Lincs Cup final by Lincoln under-17s. Earlier in the season, Spalding had beaten the same opposition by a healthy margin – but Lincoln had learned their lesson and kept the ball away from the dangerous Town backline with ...

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One Hull of a showing from Spalding RFC teens at colts sevens festival

Spalding RFC’s under-17s travelled to Hull on Easter Sunday to take part in the inaugural colts sevens festival – and gave a very good account of themselves. With 12 strong sides taking part, it was inevitable that Spalding would get a tough championship group – and so it proved, with Driffield, Leigh Lions and Selby the opponents. Spalding, usually slow ...

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In-form Spalding RFC teens enjoy big victory over Barbarians in Lincolnshire Cup

A near-flawless showing from Spalding RFC under-17s saw them defeat the Boston/Kesteven Barbarians under-17s 34-0 in the Lincolnshire Cup. There was a sporting gesture from the Barbarians before the match, as they agreed to a 12-a-side game before kick-off – with the Town squad decimated by injury. A trademark Chris Emery set up try number one, as he was felled ...

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England Counties under-18 call awaits top Spalding RFC teen Adam

Teenage Spalding RFC talent Adam Castle is waiting to discover if he’s earned an England Counties under-18 call-up after impressing while representing the Midlands. Castle was selected for the Midlands under-18 side after a successful season playing for the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire under-18s team. He had two trials during December and January, where Midlands selectors narrowed down over 60 players ...

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