Derby took on Macclesfield in the Papa John’s Cup with a place in the semi-final at stake. This was the final match in the 4-team pool and previous results meant that this was effectively a quarter-final. Derby welcomed Jack Dawson and Will Town to the starting XV, while Ryan Milton came off the bench to make his 50th appearance. Derby

In another high scoring game, it was ended by the golden boot kicker, Josh Bingham, with just minutes left on the clock.  It was not an easy kick but just got the distance before bouncing over the crossbar to secure that vital one point victory. It was a story of two halves as the much-fancied Sandal moved the ball quickly

Derby travelled to Grove Park to play the first of three pool matches in The Papa John’s Regional Plate. Manchester had finished 8th in Regional 1 North West; the same level of rugby as Derby, who had finished 8th in Regional 1 Midlands, so a good contest was expected. Derby kicked off and were soon on the attack. They opened

Derby concluded their league season against a Lichfield team who were desperate for points to avoid relegation. Derby handed first starts to Joe Acton and Ryan Cockayne and a debut to winger Cam Finlay. Callum Jones and Ryan Milton also returned to the starting XV. Derby kicked off, on a dry sunny afternoon. After 5 minutes, Cam Finlay received the

Derby welcomed several players back for the trip to Glasshouse Lane. Jerri Oldfield, Sam Pittman, Jim Hather and Sam Tebbs joined to the pack, while Josh Tizard and Patrick Burke returned to the starting XV in the backs. As the teams ran out, on a cold, dry day, the task facing Derby became immediately apparent. The Kenilworth side were significantly

Unlike last week, Derby showed great intent and determination from the start.  Young Jim Hather started at wing forward and we were to see eighteen-year-old, Joe Acton, take to the field before the interval.  Both are sons of former Derby players.  Though it was certainly a complete team performance, special credit must go to the front row trio, Jeri Oldfield,

It was a strange game for Derby, flowing from a low ebb to high hopes but the stronger side won in the end.  The game produced a feast of tries, eight for Syston and four for Derby. A very early penalty from Josh Bingham gave supporters hope but, when Syston’s No.8, Steward, went over from a maul two minutes later,

Derby did the “double” on neighbours, Burton, in another closely contested game, ending with Josh Bingham kicking a conversion from the side line to break the hearts of local supporters. Will Town made his first appearance on the wing, after a long absence due to injury, and Patrick Burke switched to centre.  In front of a big crowd which contributed

Derby made 3 changes for the visit of high-flying Bromsgrove. Skipper Charlie Barker and his brother Jake were both injured, so Josh Ridley and Rhondell Stabana started. At scrum half, Josh Tizard returned, allowing Jake Roome to move to centre. Derby, looking for their first league point since Christmas, kicked off on another cold day. So cold that every other

This was the second week when strong defending denied Derby reward for valiant efforts, but ball retention was patchy also.  Gradually Derby’s spirit was worn down as they looked to individuals for inspiration rather than sustain a coordinated team effort. The ever-willing Jake Roome, once again moved to scrum half as part of a late change, while Patrick Burke moved