In what is fast becoming one of the Buck’s favourite fixtures of the season, they invited Longlevens to Haslam’s Lane for the first time. Having lost in the last play of the game last season, the team were keen to make amends and claim their first win against their opponents. Given a sluggish first 15 minutes has become a bit
Under lights and in front of large crowds of partisan supporters of both sides this important league game started at high speed. It was Melbourne’s, Joe Lucas, the 3-Counties Colt who crossed in the corner after only three minutes. On form with the boot, Josh Peach added a penalty. The fast pace of the game contributed to several unforced errors
In dry sunny conditions DKW were able to field a side strengthened by new recruits from Stourbridge, while Deby saw the return of Jeri Oldfield and Mc Grath Wyk. Young scrum half, Dan Harris, was promoted from the Second XV. It was to be a baptism by fire, because, behind a retreating scrum, life would have been hard for anybody.
Derby travelled to Syston, on Bonfire Night, expecting fireworks, against a team who had won 6 of their 8 games. Sam Tebbs led the team out to mark his 150th appearance for the side. Rhondell Stabana and Dave Cowell started in the forwards, with the back line remaining unchanged from the victory over Burton. Derby kicked off, playing with the
Jake Roome led the team out on his hundredth appearance for Derby to great applause from many past players who had mixed memories of facing Burton. Ryan Milton returned from injury to fullback and Patrick Burke started on the wing. At No. 10, Josh Bingham looked fresh and eager after his 3-game ban. Burton were favourites having beaten Syston and
Derby travelled to Finstall Park, for the first time since 2005, knowing a tough game lay in store. Derby had a new combination at half-back, with Josh Tizard at scrum half and Jack Partinton wearing 10. Derby kicked off, playing uphill, on a fine, dry day. 10 minutes later, Bromsgrove were 10 points ahead. A penalty was kicked, followed by
In what was to prove a very physical and brutal encounter, it was a much-changed starting team due to injuries and availability. The inevitable slight lack of cohesion was exploited by the visitors in creating an overlap after only four minutes, when left winger, Mathew Dight, touched down in the corner. Stand-Off, Tom Holloway did very well to convert. It
Derby travelled to Bridgnorth, knowing a tough task lay ahead. Jeri Oldfield and Sam Pittman returned to the side, while Lachie Phillips made his debut from the bench. Tom Antrobus ran out, in the sunshine, for his 50th appearance ! Derby started well and Josh Bingham kicked them into the lead, after 5 minutes. 15 minutes later, Derby scored the
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
