Gallery: Midweek Schools Rugby – Champions Trophy, Schools Cup & more
A few photos from the week’s action across the Champions Trophy, Schools Cup, and the rest of the school game, including: Hartpury College v Beechen Cliff, Bishop Wordsworth’s v Sherborne, Downside v Weston College, Millfield v Clifton College, Llandovery College v Gower College, Uppingham v Loughborough Grammar, Rugby v Bloxham, Seaford College v Christ’s Hospital, […]
Champions Trophy: Exciting first round leaves us eager for Last 16
Tuesday saw the bulk of the 2018 Champions Trophy first round matches take place before a stunning finish to the opening round on Thursday. The round actually kicked off last week with newcomers Hampton earning their place in the last 16 thanks to a brilliant 57-10 victory over St Albans. Nine sides were given byes […]
Schools Rugby Weekend Preview: Saturday 29th September
It has been a fantastic week of schools rugby with the Champions Trophy and Schools Cup starting, among other fantastic fixtures, but it is back to the main event for the weekend. The Saturday blocks are the cornerstone of schools rugby, and so far this season they have been superb, with some awesome rugby […]
Champions Trophy: RGS Guildford defeat former champions, Tonbridge
The Royal Grammar School Guildford overcame a narrow halftime deficit with a strong second half performance to progress to the second round of the RFU Schools Champions Trophy at the expense of former Champions, Tonbridge School. Although these two schools used to enjoy an early season block fixture, this was the first time that […]
AASE League: Beechen Cliff follow Exeter while Bishop Burton extend lead
The AASE League shows no signs of slowing in the headlines department as another stunning round unfolded on Wednesday afternoon. A thrilling win for Exeter College at St Paul’s and a commanding win for Beechen Cliff at Hartpury College, of all places, sees those two shoot clear of the pack in the South, while […]
Schools Cup: Trinity claw back for victory over Skinners’
Trinity School, Croydon overcame a narrow half-time deficit to progress to the second round on the National U18 Schools Cup with a 17-12 win over Skinners’ School. These schools have had some decent runs in the U18 Cup in recent years, with both reaching the fifth round in the 2015/16 season and are occasional […]