LEEDS CAME close to ending Newcastle’s perfect 20 at Otley on Sunday where they pushed the Falcons all the way, but had to be content with a losing bonus point,…
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Championship and B & I Cup round-up
WHILE HALF of the second tier clubs enjoyed the luxury of a rare free weekend, the other six had the pleasure of A re-scheduled league or cup fixture to fill…
The Championship Blog – Week 14 round-up
DESPITE WINTRY conditions, four Championship games managed to go ahead, with only Newcastle and London Scottish conceding postponements. On Friday night Bristol reaped the reward of their ground staff's efforts…
The Championship Blog — B & I Cup Week 8 round-up
WINTERY CONDITIONS decimated the last week of pool stage action in the British & Irish Cup. Although seven of the 16 matches were postponed, all but two pools have been…
The Championship Blog — B & I Cup Week 7 round-up
WITH THREE clubs already qualified and two others on the threshold of the last eight, it’s been a good year so far for Championship sides in the British & Irish…
The Championship Blog – Week 13 round-up
LONDON SCOTTISH grab the spotlight this week after a storming 26-23 win over Bedford Blues at the Athletic Ground. Bedford, who started 2013 in second place behind the Falcons and…
The Championship Blog – Festive round-up
THE HIGHLIGHT of the festive period was London Scottish’s performance at Kingston Park where they almost pulled off a shock win over Championship leaders Newcastle. In front of the Sky…
The Championship Blog — B & I Cup Week 4 round-up
WITH TWO-thirds of the pool stage games now completed, four Championship clubs look certain to progress to the knock-out stages, while it looks very much like the end of the…
The Championship Blog – Week 11 round-up
AS EXPECTED, Newcastle Falcons dominate the Championship at the half-way mark of Stage One after their 31-15 win over Plymouth at Kingston Park on Friday night.
The Championship Blog – Week 10 round-up
A MERE 320 hardy souls braved atrocious conditions at the Athletic Ground on Saturday to watch London Scottish win their Championship basement battle against Moseley. The 28-13 victory mean Scottish…