Derby 31 Long Eaton 49 The two relegated clubs met at Haslams to complete their respective league seasons. Derby have had a tough year, and with George Pollock and Joe Bennett making appearances from the bench, took the number of players used during the season to 51. A disastrous start for Derby saw them 14 – 0 down after just 3 minutes, as Long Eaton scored 2 converted
Anselmians 80 Derby 7 It was billed as a “Mission Impossible” as Derby ran out against promotion chasing Anselmians. Fred Chell made a welcome return after a long absence,but it only took the home side two minutes to record a pushover try by prop, Sanders. Predictably, it was quickly followed by another pushover try, this time by hooker, Dodd, Woods converted both. It gave
Derby 19 vBowdon 60 On a bright Saturday afternoon, a much-changed Derby side reflected the ever growing list of injuries. It took the total to over 50 players, who have played for the first team this season. The crowd was swelled by those attending the pre-match Reunion lunch. The visitors looked a more physical and fitter side and showed it after three
Manchester 47 Derby 17 7/3/26 Derby travelled to Manchester for theirpenultimate away league fixture of the season. Derby kicked off, but it was Manchester whowere quickly into their stride. They set up camp on the Derby line and after a number of phases they crossed for the 1st try of the game, after 3 minutes. The conversion made it 7 -0. Derby struck back, 5 minutes later, with a try
Derby 15 Leek 36 28/2/26 Derby faced Leek at Haslams, as Ryan Cokayne and Andrew Fletcher both made their 1stappearances of the season. This brings the number of players Derby have used this season to 46. This is as good an indicator as any, as to the diificulties they have faced this season, particularly with the physicality of the opposition players. A dry afternoon greeted the teams, as they ran
Huddersfield 58 Derby 15 14/2/26 Derby travelled to promotion chasing Huddersfield, knowing a tough task awaited them. Huddersfield kicked off, on a rare dry day and it only took 5 minutes to show the size of task that Derby faced. The first scrum saw Derby shoved backwards; the first time this has happened all season. The 2ndscrum, moments later, was
Derby 28 Blackburn 29 31/1/26 As January drew to a close, the rain and cold were forgotten as Derby and Blackburn served up a thrilling game ! Jake Barker led the team out in recognition of his 100th 1st XV appearance, while Sam Hamilton played his first game, at scrum half. Blackburn kicked off and the game could not have started much worse
Dronfield 52 Derby 15 With five players out through injury and availability, Derby Colts travelled north to face NLD league leaders, Dronfield. Derby conceded a scrum from the Kick-Off and the stronger Dronfield pack pushed hard and scored the first try, which was duly converted. Derby responded well with Tom Bull kicking a penalty and Ollie Massie scoring a well
Derby 10 Stockport 22 Jack Bates, sidelined with a shoulder injury, and Harry Slaughter failing a fitness test, further extended Derby’s injury list. However, Sam Tebbs made a welcome return after a six weeks absence and young Andrew Harriott made the transfer from backrow to hooker, showing his versatility. Only a maximum effort from the forwards would do against the bigger and
