Derby were forced into late changes, with Lewis Hancock unable to play. Will Town started on the wing, while Jack Partington come onto the bench. Derby kicked off, with the pitch in superb condition, especially considering the amount of rain that had fallen in the preceding weeks. It didn’t take Derby long to take the lead. Only 7 minutes had
Derby travelled to Kenilworth, looking for the point they needed to exceed last season’s tally. Derby kicked off, on a dry day, with the pitch in good condition despite all the recent rain. It only took Derby 4 minutes to take the lead. McGrath Van Wyk kicked ahead and regathered the ball. His inside pass found Josh Bingham who touched
This was arguably the best game of rugby played at Haslams Lane. It was exciting and entertaining. For the players, it was very physical and energy-sapping. The lineup saw the versatile Ryan Cockane move to prop, with Jack Bates as hooker. Jake Roome returned to the centre and Mc Grath Van Wyk switched to the wing. With only three minutes
It was a venture into the unknown as Derby’s coaches and players knew little about a team placed higher in the league. It was a welcome back for Josh Bingham making his 100th appearance for the club. Late changes forced Jake Roome to the bench joining David Cowell and Josh Roberts. Ben Wilcock moved to fullback in the absence of
Derby travelled to Bridgnorth without Josh Bingham, Jerri Oldfield and Rhondell Stabana. Enforced changes brought Ben Wilcox to Stand-off, Goerge Pollock to prop for his first outing, Ryan Cokayne to wing forward and Cameron Finlay on the bench. In front of a very large crowd and only two minutes gone, Bridgnorth swept forward and No. 10, Murphy, hoisted a well-judged
The incessant rain forced Derby to play their home game at Derby University, for the 2nd time this season! Derby kicked off, but it was Burton who had the early pressure, culminating in a try for Davies, This was followed by an excellent conversion from Phillips to put Burton 7 points ahead. After 15 minutes, Derby struck back when a
It was not the easy game, that some might have expected. From the start, the home side took the game to Derby. Their strong pack kept probing and quick ball from the breakdowns allowed their half backs to move the ball quickly, creating attacking moves. After ten minutes, this play was rewarded when winger, Keenan, touched down in the corner
Derby faced league leaders, Oxford Harlequins, at Haslam’s and it turned into a tremendous match. Derby gave a debut to Josh Roberts, from the bench, while Fred Chell made his home debut, also from the bench. Derby kicked off and they made all the early running, camping in the Oxford 22. Unfortunately, they were unable to turn pressure into points
Derby travelled to high flying Stourbridge to play their first game since beating Broadstreet on 16th December. Fred Chell made his debut on the wing, while Rhondell Stabana played for the 50th time; congratulations Rhondell! Derby kicked off and were soon on the attack. They took the lead after just 4 minutes when Fred Chell swooped on a loose ball
This was a more competitive game than the scoreline might suggest. The young Broadstreet players fought to the final whistle but outstanding performances by Will Town and Sam Tebbs knocked them back somewhat. Tebbs was dominant from the base of the scrum and slick passing by the threequarters enabled the wingers to score six tries between them, Town went over for four
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