Spalding RFC

Spalding 39Biggleswade 17 Spalding’s stunning undefeated run continued on Saturday with a convincing bonus point win. Visitors Biggleswade had the spectators worried early in the second half as they scored two tries playing good aggressive rugby, but Spalding weathered the visitors’ revival and widened their lead towards the end of the gameThis was Biggleswade’s first league visit to the Memorial ...

St Neots 22Spalding 24 Spalding came from behind late in the second half to beat St Neots away in the Counties 2 Midlands East (South) league on Saturday. After a bright opening, Spalding hung on to a two point advantage with determined defence for the last ten minutes after Sam Noble’s yellow carded meant they ended with 14 men on ...

Spalding 29Stewarts & Lloyds 7 For the first time this season due to injuries, unavailability and holidays, Spalding were forced into a re-jig of the team as they welcomed Stewarts & Lloyds to the Memorial Ground on Saturday, with the visitors lying fourth in the Counties 2 Midlands East (South) league and the prospect of another tough game. Will Shields, ...

Spalding RFC 22Rushden & Higham 20 This was the clash of Spalding, second in the league, hosting a third placed Rushden & Higham side just two points behind and it did not disappoint, in front of a large crowd of supporters. It was a highly competitive and tense game with nothing between the teams at half time, with Spalding only ...

Queens 29Spalding RFC 34 It’s now six wins from as many games for Spalding RFC in Midlands Two East (South) after a thrilling 34-29 win at Queens on Saturday. There was a big boost for Town, who remain second in the table just behind leaders Daventry, with skipper Luke Turner back from a leg injury after 12 months out.The game ...

Spalding 27Huntingdon 7 Spalding, with a hard earned, bonus point, home win over Huntingdon, have now stretched their unbeaten start to their Counties 2 Midlands East (South) league season to five consecutive wins.Spalding are in second place in the league, two points behind leaders Daventry.From the kick off, Spalding looked the more cohesive team, but Huntingdon defence was tight and ...

Spalding RFC had their matches cancelled at the weekend.The first team were due to play Northampton Mens Own at the Memorial Ground but the opposition couldn’t field a front row. Spalding were awarded a bonus point win of 30-0.Spalding Seconds were due to play Oundle Seconds, but they also cancelled.The abandoned game against Huntingdon is this Saturday at home, KO ...

Northampton BBOB 5 Spalding RFC 22 Spalding RFC’s red-hot start to the new Midlands Two East (South) season continued with a 22-5 win at Northampton BBOB on Saturday. It’s now three wins from as many games for Town this season, which leaves them second in the early table – just seven points behind leaders Daventry. This latest victory was even ...

Spalding RFC 38 Melton Mowbray 3 Spalding RFC produced one of their best performances in recent memory as they defeated Melton Mowbray 38-3 at the Memomorial Field on Saturday. It’s now back-to-back Midlands Two East (South) wins for Town, who have made an impressive start to the new season. Captain George Brown led the team out showing few changes from ...

Luton 16 Spalding RFC 17 Spalding RFC found a cure for their travel sickness on Saturday as they stormed to an amazing 17-16 win over Luton in Midlands Two East (South) on Saturday. Having gone the entirity of last season without an away win, Town have managed to secure one at the first time of asking to get their campaign ...

Spalding RFC’s first game of the new Midlands Two East (South) season was abandoned after just 13 minutes on Saturday following a nasty injury to Huntingdon’s Jack Skidmore following a horrible collision with a team-mate. The score was 5-5 between the two sides at the Memorial Field before two visiting players collided and both suffered head injuries, resulting in an ...

In preparation for starting the construction of their new changing rooms, Spalding Rugby Club have donated their existing units to other sports clubs in South Lincolnshire. The first unit left Spalding RFC’s Drain Bank North site on Monday and was delivered to Moulton Chapel FC. Other units have been donated to Spalding United FC and Boston-based Park Utd FC. “Everything ...

A record entry of 80 attended Spalding Rugby Club’s highly successful golf day at Spalding Golf Club. Played in glorious weather and with the Surfleet course in fabulous condition, the pairs better ball competition served up some good scores. Before playing, there was the challenge of the President’s Putting competition – and with five out of 12 successful putts, the ...

Spalding RFC’s mini and junior sections finished their seasons recently – with medals awarded to all players for their contributions. Each age group also nominated a most improved player and a players’ player of the season. Club chairman John Constable said: “We are rightly proud of these young players who have all enjoyed their training sessions as well as competed ...

Generous Spalding RFC are looking to help out another sporting club by way of donating their modular changing rooms. Town purchased the dressing rooms in 2013 as they announced plans to move to their new base at Drain Bank North – and they were also used at their temporary Low Fulney site before their move to the new permanent home. ...

Spalding RFC 19 Dunstablians 27 Spalding RFC completed their Midlands Three East (South) season with a 27-19 home defeat against Dunstablians on Saturday. The loss at the Memorial Field means that Town finish in the bottom two – which would normally mean relegation. But, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that there will be no promotion or relegation ...

Spalding RFC conclude their Midlands Three East (South) season on Saturday as they welcome high-flying Dunstablians to the Memorial Field (2pm). Town go into their season finale in tenth place, but both sides below them – Queens and Daventry – are within striking distance. A win would guarantee that the Elephants don’t finish bottom, given that they are three points ...

Daventry 43 Spalding RFC 12 Spalding RFC’s penultimate game of the Midlands Three East South season saw them soundly beaten 43-12 at Daventry on Saturday. The defeat ensures that Town have gone an entire season without winning away from home, with the weekend reverse their 12th loss on the road from as many outings. Having upset second-placed Bourne the week ...

Spalding RFC 24 Bourne 15 Spalding RFC produced one of their best performances of the season as they beat high-flying South Lincolnshire rivals Bourne 24-15 on Saturday. With Town down in ninth and Bourne second at the start of play, the visitors were hot favourites to complete a Midlands Three East (South) derby double at the Memorial Field. But their ...

Spalding rugby club welcomed code royalty when a former Scotland captain visited South Holland. Kelly Brown, who played 69 times for his country and is currently a coach at Saracens, was the guest speaker at a black tie event on Friday evening. Kelly made his debut for the national side in June 2005 in a game against Romania where he ...