A strong gusting wind on a training pitch made muddy by the recent floods, rendered the playing surface energy sapping and the playing conditions difficult.  However, seeing the Derby XV stride back to the Club House after their warm-up session, I was struck by the unity of spirit which they exuded.    Playing against the wind, Derby were put under

Derby travelled to Ashby Lane to try and extend their winning streak to 3. The game was preceded by a minute’s applause in memory of Jack Jeffrey, who tragically lost his life playing rugby for Evesham last week. As a mark of respect, both sides retired the number 11 shirt that Jack played in, for the day. Derby kicked off,

Derby kicked off on another windy afternoon, with rain not helping the conditions. Andy Brown, Josh Bingham, Louis McGuckian, Mike Johns, and Simon Moon returned to the side as Derby looked to build on last week’s fine win. Injury meant that the front row consisted of 3 props! Derby took a lead they were never to lose, after just 3

Derby hosted Towcestrians, looking to get back to winning ways, after successive away defeats. Another windy day greeted the sides, with Towcestrians having the advantage in the first half. Derby kicked off and were soon on the attack. Josh Tizard lost the ball, over the try line, but after 5 minutes the same player made no mistake. Lewis Hancock converted.

For the 2nd week in a row, Derby travelled to a ground they had not previously played a league game on, in this case, Gosforth Fields. Injuries and unavailabilities led to changes in the backs; Lewis Hancock moved to fly half, Ryan Milton played at full back, Tom Bigland returned on the wing and Harris McConnell made his debut in

Derby made their first ever visit to Stamford Road to play a league match, looking to build on their fine performance against Belgrave. West Bridgford played 3 ex Derby players; Ben Marlow, Joe Simcox and Dan Hyams and were 3rd in the league at the start of play, having beaten Derby at Haslams earlier in the season. Derby kicked off

With numerous delays, cramped car parking, issues on the roads, the game was delayed by 10 minutes. Nuneaton were quicker out the blocks at the start of the first half, scoring two quick converted tries. As the half went on, Derby grew into the game, figuring out the differences between having solid scrums and competing well upfront. With some positive

It was a dramatic change from last week’s performance as the players responded to the words of Mark Bradley by making a fast start and keeping up the tempo throughout the game.  It was a magnificent team spirit, which produced a single-minded approach and unity of spirit.  It might sound like a nine-try demolition of Belgrave but it was not. 

Derby travelled to play league leaders Bedford Athletic at Putnoe Woods, having not played for 3 weeks and with a number of players missing, due to a variety of reasons! The rain cleared just before kick off and with Bedford having the same pitch as Derby, conditions were not an issue. Bedford kicked off and took the lead after just