DERBY couldn’t dent Oxford Harlequins’ perfect record at the top of Regional 1 Midlands but they made sure they had something to show for their efforts at the finish.The home side made it six wins out of six by defeating Derby 37-25 but the visitors kept fighting to the finish and bagged a try bonus point, although they were frustrated

Derby made 3 changes to the starting XV for the visit of second place Stourbridge. Sam Pittman, Jake Roome and James Godfrey came into the side while Jason McGuinnes made his debut from the bench. Ryan Cokayne made his first appearance of the season, also from the bench. Skipper for the day, Lewis Hancock led the team out in light

Injuries are starting to bite for Derby. Jeri Oldfield (making his 50th appearance), Dave Cowell, Josh Ridley and Rhondell Stabana all started as the pack made 4 changes. Jake Roome made his return from the bench, while James Godfrey made his first appearance of the season, also from the bench. It is only fair to point out that Burton had

Callum Jones and Lewis Hancock returned to the starting XV for the visit of Bradstreet. Ethan Pearson made his first appearance of the season, as did Rhodell Stabana, from the bench. Derby also handed debuts to Alex Scullion and Tom Hinchcliffe, both of whom came on in the second half. Derby kicked off, on a warm afternoon and had an

Derby travelled to Finstall Park and made several changes to the side that beat Syston. Josh Harvey, Jake Barker, Kristian Powell and Jack Partinton all came into the starting XV, while Simon Duke made his debut from the bench. Unfortunately, Josh Bingham damaged his hamstring in the warm-up, so Derby had to shuffle the side, with Cam Finlay moving from

Derby welcomed Simon Moon back to the starting XV, after a long injury absence. The rest of the side had a familiar look, with the only newcomer, making his debut from the bench, Kristian Powell. Derby kicked off, as summer finally arrived! It only took 3 minutes for Derby to take the lead. Josh Bingham kicked through and Lewis Hancock

Derby made 3 changes in the forwards for the visit of Stoke. Mike Johns, Josh Harvey and Tom Antrobus returned to the starting XV. Derby kicked off, on a lovely day, with the breeze at their backs. Derby immediately swept forward and Patrick Burke touched down after only 2 minutes. Josh Bingham added the conversion. 6 minutes later, Callum Jones

Derby made 3 changes to the starting XV for the difficult trip to Oundle. Sam Tebbs returned to the forwards while Jack Partington and Jack Dawson formed a new centre partnership. Derby kicked off on a glorious, sunny day and Oundle immediately knocked on. From the scrum Derby moved the ball and Jack Dawson burst through, to mark his return

Derby were led out by Josh Tizard, to mark his 150th appearance for the club. Before the start of the game a minute’s silence was impeccably observed out of respect for The Queen. Derby made 2 changes to last week’s starting XV. Jeri Oldfield and Patrick Burke came into the team, while Sam Tebbs and Judah Simpson returned to the

Derby ran out at Cooke Fields to start the new league season in a new league – Regional 1 Midlands. They handed debuts to 3 players, prop Guy Bowley, Rhys Colrein and Khias Webb. Derby kicked off, on a hard, dry surface; unsurprisingly considering the hot summer we have had! Derby were quickly into their stride and an attack led