IVYBRIDGE claimed their first Championship South win on Saturday as they beat Trojans 48-12 away. After defeats against Bath and North Bristol in their opening two games since their promotion, Ivybridge showed their try-scoring form in Southampton by crossing the whitewash eight times. The game was tight in the first half, with both sides scoring … Continue reading
NATIONAL TWO WEST DEVONPORT Services are hoping to use their forthcoming week off to regroup after suffering their joint biggest National League defeat on Saturday. An injury-hit Services team were beaten 75-12 away at Clifton, who were in National One last season. The margin of defeat matched the 70-7 home loss they suffered at the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell says his team have nothing to lose as they bid to cause a major upset away at Clifton on Saturday in National Two West (3pm). Injury-hit Services are still winless after six league matches this term, while Clifton, who came down from National One in the summer, have only … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE were unable to build on a promising first half as they lost 48-15 to Bath in their opening Championships South home match at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers, who have moved up to the second tier of English women’s rugby this season, had the better of the first 40 minutes, but just could not … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell has told his team that they need to start learning their lessons much faster than they are doing, if they want to stay in National Two West. Injury-hit Services suffered a sixth consecutive defeat on Saturday when they were beaten 33-19 at home by Old Redcliffians. It was another … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services will be hoping it is third time lucky for them at home this season as they entertain Old Redcliffians at the Rectory on Saturday (2.30pm). Services are still looking for their first win since their promotion to National Two West after five attempts – three on the road and two at home. It … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services’ wait for a win in National Two West continues as they were beaten 54-33 away at Cinderford on Saturday. However, Services, who were missing a number of key players, did pick up a valuable try-scoring bonus point in Gloucestershire after a strong second half performance. They had found themselves trailing 35-7 at the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell has told his team to keep believing and digging in as they head to Cinderford still looking for their first win of the season. Services have had a tough start to life in National Two West after their promotion last term. They have lost to Taunton, Redruth, Lymm and … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE were not able to mark their debut in Championship South with a win as they went down 19-0 away at North Bristol on Sunday. The Bridgers were unbeaten last season but always knew the step up to the second tier of English women’s rugby would not be easy. However, they will have been encouraged … Continue reading
IT HAS been a tough opening month for Devonport Services following their promotion to National Two West. After four games they are still waiting for their first win after losing 51-12 at home to Hinckley on Saturday. It was the third time in four games they have conceded 50 or more points and frustratingly for … Continue reading