Rugby news


Stourbridge Saxons beat Coventry

Stourbridge Saxons’ lock forward Robbie Hurrell put in a storming display against his former club to lead his team to their first league win over their West Midlands’ rivals.


Stourbridge Saxons look to end well

Stourbridge Saxons welcome their West Midlands rivals Coventry to Stourton Park on Saturday with director of rugby Neil Mitchell looking to end the year on a high.


Saxons chief ‘totally livid’ with loss

Stourbridge Saxons’ director of rugby Neil Mitchell described himself as “totally livid” following his team’s disappointing home defeat against Blaydon. 


Austin Healey meets Tipton teenagers

Teenagers in Tipton have been getting a masterclass in rugby from Austin Healey.


Stourbridge Saxons look to improve

Stourbridge Saxons director of rugby Neil Mitchell has highlighted three key areas where his players need to improve when they head to Sedgley Park.


Stourbridge Saxons revitalised by win

Stourbridge Saxons will head to Rosslyn Park full of confidence after breaking their Stourton Park duck with last week’s close defeat of fellow strugglers Wharfedale.


Jamie Hearn set to return to Saxons

Jamie Hearn could make a surprise return for Stourbridge Saxons ahead of their vital National One clash with Wharfedale on Saturday.


Stourbridge Saxons told to dig deep

Stourbridge Saxons head to fellow National One strugglers Cinderford this weekend with director of rugby Neil Mitchell urging his players to dig deep.


Neil Mitchell in stark call on Saxons

Stourbridge Saxons director of rugby Neil Mitchell has issued a stark warning to his under-performing front five ahead of this week’s visit to unbeaten Ealing Trailfinders.


Props battle it out for Saxons place

Props Tim Pickard and James Currie are set to battle it out for a place in the starting line-up when Stourbridge Saxons take on Blackheath at Stourton Park on Saturday.

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