Derby entertained Notts Corsairs and after “The miracle at the Bay” this was a much-anticipated rematch, all the more so given a semi-final place in the NLD cup was at stake With nine players unavailable, despite being unbeaten for seven games, Derby coaches and supporters could be forgiven for being slightly apprehensive as to how things would go. However, one
Derby U16s vs West Bridgford Derby welcomed West Bridgeford to Haslams lane in a fixture neither side had played since they were U12’s! Derby had just come off a good NLD victory and we used this as an opportunity to blood some new players as well as try out some players in new positions. WB started well and put some
Derby U16s vs Ashbourne – NLD Cup Round 2 Derby welcomed Ashbourne to a foggy AGP for the second round of the NLD. We had lost to Ashbourne three times last year including the NLD so a much improved Derby were itching for some payback. Derby started with some uncharacteristic handling errors, mainly thanks to a very greasy pitch, that
Derby U16s vs Burton tbc Derby U15s Notts Casuals tbc Derby U14s vs Burton Derby U14s travelled to Burton for this weekend’s game. The boys expecting an improvement in the score line since playing them 3 weeks ago, which they succeeded in doing. Burton started strongly as always but Derby worked hard with little territory to hold Burton out for
Derby U16s vs Private School Derby welcomed Dunnotar; a school from Surrey on tour to the AGP at Haslams. This was a fixture scheduled at short notice but both teams seemed eager from the get-go. Derby fielded a slightly experimental side with a number of players playing in new positions for the first time and half term having an effect.
Derby U16s Trained Derby U15s – Inaugral Derwent Festival tbc Derby U14s vs Buxton The U14s travelled to Burton on a warm and sunny morning. Burton started really strongly and were a try-up scoring from receipt of the ball from the initial kickoff. Derby tried hard to contain Burton but were up against some very strong rucking and probably the
Derby U16s vs Notts Moderns Derby welcomed Notts Moderns in the NLD first round for the first fixture between this age group for 4 years, it certainly turned out to be a game worth waiting for! Derby set the tone with a dream start right from kickoff as Joe Mitchell took the bouncing ball, skinned his opposition winger on the
Derby U16s vs Tupton We left Derby on a wonderfully sunny Sunday morning for the short trip up to Tupton, our first away game of the season. Going into the game with 3 wins from 3, we were excited to see what we would find. Finding the club was the challenge number one; it is the best-hidden club in Derbyshire
Derby U16s vs Chesterfield Derby welcomed Chesterfield to the AGP who we have played several times over the years. Derby started very strongly with great support play and had three tries on the scoreboard in 15 minutes all scored by fly-half Wilf Chenery. Derby continued to dominate and the first half ended 34-0 with tries from full-back Max Stevens, centre
Derby U16s vs Spartans In our Sunday fixture Derby welcomed Spartans to the AGP. It was their first game of the season and our second, so both teams were fresh and eager. In an even first half the teams went toe to toe but Derby’s pack struck first with some good close range yards giving a well deserved try. Spartans
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