GALE force winds, driving rain and an unbeaten Midlands West Two Old Laurentians team faced Malvern at Rugby on Saturday. Playing into the storm in the first half, Malvern weathered the initial onslaught from the OL's, only conceding a 12th minute penalty
MALVERN RFC players have pledged themselves to an ethic of excellence. It may not always work, and until last Saturday, by their own admission, they hadn't reached their self-set standards. However, it was always going to happen, and at Spring Lane, with
Picture special as the heavy rain takes its toll on vulnerable towns and villages throughout the region.
MALVERN gave notice of their intent to retain the champions tag with a blistering display against a strong Newport side at Spring Lane. The Shropshiremen arrived with their usual huge front five, opening with all guns blazing to try to unsettle the Malvern
THE Worcester branch of a new cancer charity has unveiled its logo. Cancer Research UK comes into being today, after The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund merged. And the editor of the Evening News and the Berrow's Worcester
THE host of a party where a firework exploded and landed on a neighbour's roof says she stopped the display as soon as it was realised they were dangerous. Patricia Hayes, who lives in Stoulton, was holding a party on Friday night when one firework was
RECEPTIONISTS have become the latest casualties of department closures across the Reality Group. Staff from the input department based in The Tything, Worcester, are set to move to recently completed offices in Newtown Road. The firm, part of Great Universal
ST PETER'S residents fear too many parked cars could hold up emergency vehicles attempting to reach urgent calls. Householders have complained there is not enough room for emergency vehicles to drive down Alton Road and Primrose Crescent because of parking
A HOMELESS man who had just come back to Worcester after serving a prison sentence in Wales stole alcohol from Marks & Spencer so he could share it with his friends. Paul Green who appeared before Droitwich magistrates yesterday admitted theft, two
POLICE are trying to find a youth who stole an elderly woman's handbag in Hereford. The woman was walking along Three Elms Road with a shopping trolley when she was approached by the youth. He asked if he could borrow a pen, and when she took her handbag
FAITH schools in Worcestershire could face a massive shake-up in the way they are allowed to select pupils. The Liberal Democrats and former Labour Cabinet Minister Frank Dobson want to force schools such as Bishop Perowne High School and Blessed Edward
CHURCHGOERS working to preserve a mediaeval landmark in Droitwich have hit their initial £5,000 target. St Andrew's Church, in St Andrew's Street, faces an uncertain future unless £750,000 is raised to improve its structure and replace the rotting floor
A SCHEME for a new £1m school site in the village of Cradley, near Malvern, has moved a step closer. A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council incorporating a car park, playing field and school on land at Buryfields, on the east
KENILWORTH came to Spring Lane in cock-a-hoop mood after their 64-15 drubbing of Longton last week in Midlands One but Malvern upset their visitors with their best display for some years to take the points 17-10. - Full match report in this week's Malvern
FORMER British Lions second row Nigel Redman has been appointed Worcester Rugby Club's new RFU academy manager. The 37-year-old, who won 20 caps for England and was a member of the successful 1997 British Lions squad in South Africa, replaces Carl Douglas
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 5 1st XV v Longton (Home). Meet Railway Inn noon. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. S Cooper, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Williams, S Taylor, A Thomas, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, S Phillips
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Richie Appleby is to go on a special training schedule during the summer in a bid to cure his long-term hamstring problem. The former Swansea City campaigner suffers from weak hamstrings which Aggborough boss Jan Molby
MALVERN'S North Midlands Cup quarter-final home tie against Luctonians, scheduled for Sunday, December 30, has been postponed due to their Herefordshire visitors now playing their delayed RFU Intermediate Cup match against Kenilworth on Saturday, December
THE Malvern RFC Youth Development Section has today (Friday) set-up an Internet Christmas and New Year trivia quiz for youngsters in the Malvern Hills district to test their rugby knowledge during the festive holiday. The MRFC Webmaster has posted 25
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 8 1st XV v Banbury (Away). Meet Spring Lane 11am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.30am. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, D Short, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young
MALVERN Rugby Club have been drawn at home to Midlands One rivals Luctonians in the quarter-finals of the North Midlands Cup on Sunday, December 30. Luctonians beat Halesonians 55-5 in the first round last weekend.
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 1 1st XV v Longton (Away). Bus meet Spring Lane 11am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.30am. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway
SEVENTEEN to 19-year-old boys who are unable to play rugby union during the weekends will soon be able to do so, thanks to a new initiative being launched by the North Midlands RFU Rugby Develop-ment Officers and managed locally by the Malvern RFC Youth
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 17 1st XV v Kenilworth (Home). Meet Railway Inn 11.45am. Kick off 2.15pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, D Merlin, I White, P Jenkin, R Young, R Fleming
WORCESTER Rugby Club's scheduled National League Division One match against Manchester today has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. A pitch inspection at Grove Park was made yesterday and the match will now be re-scheduled for a later date. Worcester's
MALVERN RFC Youth Development Section are on the lookout for a new Lead Coach for their Under 7 & 8 squad following the resignation of Alexandra Baddeley. Alex has decided that balancing family commitments with those of the Malvern Under 7/8's group
MALVERN RFC Youth Development Section will not be hosting any fixtures for any of its youth teams this Sunday (November 11) giving their junior rugby players the opportunity to attend the special Remembrance Day services and marches. However, the Malvern
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 10 1st XV v Camp Hill (Away). Bus Spring Lane 11.45am, Ketch Hotel, Worcester 12.15pm. Kick off 2.15pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts. S Cooper, A Logan, S Lancett, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, a Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 3 1st XV v Old Patesians (Away). Meet clubhouse 12.30pm. Kick-off 2.30pm. No. 2 Dress Code. K Withnall, A Logan, S Lancett, D Short, V Hill, S Taylor, A Garner, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, S Phillips, R Fleming
MALVERN RFC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1st XV v Broadstreet (Home). Meet 12.30 Railway Inn, KO 3pm. #1 Dress Code Maroon shorts. S Cooper, A Logan, J Daniell, D Short, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, R Flemming, G Richards
JOHN Brain will sit down with fly half Steven Vile next month to discuss extending his Sixways stay. The fly-half, who joined Worc-ester Rugby Club during October, has enjoyed a successful first few months after initially arriving as a back-up player.
AFTER narrowly failing to pip Hereford at the death three weeks ago in the Midlands One encounter, Malvern's improving rugby team travel to Wyeside in the Intermediate Cup tomorrow (Saturday). Director of Rugby, Dave Robins said: "Having hauled ourselves
WORCESTER Rugby Club have finally been recognised as an elite club after being awarded an England Rugby Regional Academy licence by the RFU. The Sixways club will become the first outside of the Zurich Premiership to be granted one of the prestigious
JOHN Brain is hoping to extend Simon Lewis' trial period at Sixways after his impressive start to his Worcester Rugby Club career. The 21-year-old has enjoyed two fine performances for the Warriors since his trial began at Sixways and coach Brain is eager
THE MALVERN RFC Youth Development Section is set to launch a new community scheme to encourage young people to volunteer their time for national recognised awards from the British Sports Trust. Under the scheme, young people can gain experience and skills
WORCESTER Rugby Club's young guns could soon move up to the main artillery after an impressive display in a 52-21 mauling of Leicester Tigers. Sixways chief John Brain admitted he was delighted with the form of youngsters Gary Trueman, Ben Hughes, Neil
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 6 1st XV v Luctonians (Home). Meet Railway Inn 11.45am. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon Shorts. J Daniell, A Logan, S Cooper, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, A Thomas, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, R Fleming,
KINGSLEY Jones is backing loan ranger Scott Barrow to win over the coaches at Worcester Rugby Club. The 21-year-old former St Helens rugby league ace starred in his first game for Orrell on Saturday as part of a loan agreement between the two clubs. And
EX-Worcester Rugby Club skipper Alistair Murdoch aims to catch the eye tonight when he leads the second team against Rugby Lions at Sixways (7.30). The winger plays in a Warriors side containing a number of fringe players bidding to impress coach John
MALVERN Rugby Club look to secure their first league points of the season when they host local rivals Hereford in their inaugural Midlands Division One game at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday). After the reverse at Dunstablians which left Malvern in the
SCOTT Barrow is determined to win his place back in the Worcester Rugby Club side by starring for the Warriors. Worcester's second string side face Rugby Lions on Wednesday and then, on December 17, tackle Leicester and for Barrow, the two games are vital
MALVERN RFC are pleased with the new players that have joined forces with the club for this season. A number of new players have improved the strength of the club throughout. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "Our tie-up with University College Worcester
JOHN Brain has been left fuming by rugby officials who have moved the goal posts in a suspension row. The Worcester Rugby Club chief has blasted the RFU for giving out misleading information concerning Sixways' prop Neil Lyman who is due to serve a one-match
MALVERN have lodged a complaint with the RFU after Saturday's opponents Old Halesonians pulled out of their Intermediate Cup clash, citing a shortage of props. The Spring Lane outfit estimate they lost £1,000 in revenue as a result of the scrapped tie
UNHAPPY John Brain admitted Worcester Rugby Club will have to improve for next weekend's tough trip to Exeter after a disappointing display in their 30-5 win over Rugby Lions at Sixways. The league leaders missed out on the vital bonus point on the same
KINGSLEY Jones belie-ves the inspired form of Jim Jenner is leading the way for the more experienced forwards at Worcester. The Sixways skipper, who has been struggling for form be-cause of niggling hamstring injuries, admits the recent displays from
THE officials of the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section were very pleased with the turnout for their Mini/Junior registration day at the club's Spring Lane HQ last Saturday, which officially kicked off the section's tenth anniversary season. Nearly
MALVERN Rugby club face the daunting task of opening their league programme tomorrow (Saturday) at last year's unbeaten Eastern division champions Dunstablians (3pm). The injury-hit Malvern squad suffered a further blow this week when back row signing
WORCESTER Rugby Club coach John Brain admitted his players lost their fifth round RFU Cup tie with Rotherham in the mind after their 26-19 defeat to Rotherham. The Sixways chief was in no mood for excuses after a below par Worcester showed too much respect
MALVERN Rugby Club have signed former Northampton professional David Merlin to strengthen their pack for the opening part of the season. The Spring Lane club however heads for their first season in Midlands Division One with very much the same squad as
ELTON Moncrief will make a dramatic comeback from injury in tomorrow's clash of the titans at Sixways. The scrum half has endured a nightmare season with persistent calf trouble but is included in Worcester's squad to face Rotherham in the RFU Senior
WORCESTER Rugby Club are hopeful of a capacity crowd for tonight's clash between the English National Divisions side and South Africa 'A' at Sixways (8pm). Tickets will be on sale on the gate tonight, and club officials are hopeful of reaching their 5,000
JOHN Brain bemoaned his side's poor finishing as Worcester Rugby Club missed out on a bonus point in a 20-11 win at Bedford Blues. Worcester dominated possession in the National One clash at Goldington Road but were unable to turn good positions into
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been handed a cup return to Saracens if they can overcome Rotherham on Saturday. The Sixways club will travel to Vicarage Road in the RFU Senior Cup on December 15 if they beat their South Yorkshire rivals in their home fifth
WORCESTER Rugby Club's National League Division One clash at Bedford Blues tomorrow has been made a 3.30pm kick-off. The switch in times comes on police advice with the town also hosting a high profile FA Cup first round match with Peterborough. Meanwhile
WORCESTER Rugby Club have calmed a potential row over their RFU Senior Cup fifth round tie by settling for a Saturday date. Opponents Rotherham had insisted the tie be played on Saturday, November 24 because of reservations over Sunday fixtures. Worcester
WORCESTER Rugby Club's bid to switch their RFU Senior Cup fifth round tie with Rotherham to a Sunday looks to have been scuppered. Clifton Lane chairman Mike Yarlett has insisted the game should be played on Saturday, November 24 rather than a day later
JOHN Brain has made it clear to his Worcester Rugby Club stars before tomorrow's clash with Bracknell - perform or you're out. The Sixways chief takes control of the first match back at Sixways (3pm) since the debilitating 31-23 defeat by Coventry last
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been handed a mouth-watering RFU Senior Cup fifth round clash with Rotherham at Sixways. The tie of the round sees the two top National One clubs lock horns at Worcester for the second time this season on November 24. Worcester
WORCESTER Rugby Club lock Lee Soper has been picked for the Combined Services team to play the Barbarians next Tuesday. Soper, aged 24, has been selected for the game at the Combined Services ground in Portsmouth (7.30pm). Soper, who is currently taking
WORCESTER Rugby Club skipper Kingsley Jones has admitted he was relieved to see John Brain bring in another top class fly-half. Jones has seen Worcester draft in academy young guns Dan Cullen and Jon Higgins this season as back up to Craig Chalmers and
NORTH Midlands Under-20 flanker Neil Mason has been included in the Midlands Under 21 squad for their game against the North at Burton on Tuesday October 30 (2.30pm). Mason, a member of Worcester's development squad, played for North Midlands in last
DUNCAN Roke has revealed concussion was the spark behind his knock-out tries this season. Worcester's new try-scoring king has proved a real hit among the supporters with his surging runs from midfield. However, the former Henley man believes it was the
FOUR Worcester Rugby Club stars have been plunged into a selection farce after being called up to an English National Divisions squad. Ben Hinshelwood, Ben Clarke, Dave Sims and Duncan Roke are all included in the squad, containing players from the National
KINGSLEY Jones is hoping Coventry's signing of Zinzan Brooke will have a knock-on effect for the National One title race. Worcester Rugby Club's skipper has been watching goings on this week with great interest as the All Black legend signed for the Coundon
JOHN Brain will axe Sateki Tuipulotu from Worcester Rugby Club's squad bound for Wakefield tomorrow if Chris Garrard recovers from flu. The surprising news will come as a blow for the Tongan who was an ever-present figure last season under Adrian Skeggs
SATEKI Tuipulotu has been selected for the Tongan squad due to play Scotland and Wales in a tour of Great Britain next month. Worcester Rugby Club's full back, who has 30 Tonga caps, will meet up with the international side when they arrive in England
JOHN Brain believes his side have exorcised the ghosts of Coventry after Worcester Rugby Club's 45-0 demolition of Lydney. The Sixways chief was satisfied with Worcester's display in the National Cup third round clash in Gloucestershire, especially as
KINGSLEY Jones believes Worcester's Coventry defeat could yet be an extremely well disguised blessing as they look to recover their season. The Sixways skipper is confident the squad will come back from their 31-22 National One reversal to win promotion
Worcester Ladies will be looking to put on the performance of the season as they face Saracens at Sixways tomorrow (2.30). Saracens are just two points ahead of Worcester in the RFUW Premiership, and a win would boost the confidence of the Sixways ladies
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been dealt another injury blow with Elton Moncrieff ruled out for at least two weeks. The scrum half, who has failed to play a full league game this season since his summer move from Gloucester, suffered a re-occurrence of his
HEAD coach John Brain has been delighted with Worcester Rugby Club's table-topping start to the season. Going into today's National One clash at Sixways, the Gold'n'Blues sat proudly on top of the league, already with a win over title rivals Rotherham
ELTON Moncrieff has handed John Brain a massive boost ahead of Worcester Rugby Club's National One home clash with Coventry on Saturday (3pm) by declaring himself fit. The New Zealand scrum-half has been struggling since the start of the season with a
JOHN Brain believes his Worcester Rugby Club side will be given a real test in their National Cup tie at Lydney following yesterday's third round draw. The Sixways head coach knows all about the Forest of Dean club from his time at Gloucester and is sure
DUNCAN Roke will be given the chance to stake his claim for a first team spot tomorrow night when he plays for Worcester Warriors at Oxford University (7.30pm). The centre, who came on as a scoring second-half substitute in Worcester's 21-3 weekend win
JOHN Brain paid tribute to Worcester's character after watching his side battle to a 20-18 win over Rotherham. Worcester, who led 17-13 at half-time, had to cling on for dear life during a second-half siege by their National One title rivals but eventually
TONY Yapp was delighted with his second-half drop goal which ultimately gave Worcester their 20-18 victory over Rotherham. The fly-half, who replaced injury victim Craig Chalmers just before the interval on Saturday, lofted over a superb goal from 25
CRAIG Chalmers belie-ves there is a lot more to come from him this season at Sixways despite his man-of-the-match debut display. Scotland's record breaking fly half, who made the move to Worcester Rugby Club in the summer, was outstanding in his first
ROTHERHAM coach Jim Kilfoyle is delighted with his side's form heading into tomorrow's National One showdown with Worcester at Sixways. The former Wakefield man, who used to coach at College Grove with Worcester's assistant boss Steve Townend, has seen
JOHN Brain has thrown down the gauntlet to the Sixways faithful by calling for fan power to overcome Rotherham on Saturday. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach is well aware of Rotherham's vocal support and has warned home fans to out-shout their South
WORCESTER Rugby Club's under 16 ladies went down 34-5 against Morristons (Swansea) but the young squad put up a credible performance against the Welsh Under 16 champions. Worcester, who were without fly half Alice Richardson who suffered a broken finger
SATEKI Tuipulotu has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's trip to Henley Hawks on Saturday as John Brain's injury list mounts. The Tongan full-back strained knee ligaments during the 53-3 win over Birmingham & Solihull and will not be risked in
JOHN Brain was delighted with Worcester Warriors' young guns despite seeing his side sliding to a 37-23 defeat against Bath United at Sixways last night. The head coach looked on as Worcester's second string lost out to a well-drilled Bath outfit but
CRAIG Chalmers was delighted with Worcester Rugby Club's 53-3 demolition of Birmingham & Solihull which kept them on top of the fledgling National One table. The record-breaking Scotland fly-half was behind most of Worcester's best moments at Sixways
JOHN Brain believes Worcester Rugby Club have already made giant strides from last year after a 53-3 mauling of Birmingham & Solihull at Sixways. The head coach was satisfied with his side's display on Saturday as they dismissed the challenge of their
LAST year's player of the season Dave Sims can expect to be part of John Brain's rotation system in this campaign. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach left Sims on the bench for the National One opener against Manchester on Saturday as he looks to pick
The centre was knocked unconscious by a head-high tackle during Worcester's 45-11 win. The former Henley ace will now be out of action for three weeks after suffering concussion. Roke spent a night in hospital after the incident but was released yesterday
GOLDEN boy Chris Garrard was delighted with his man-of the-match display after bagging four tries on his Worcester debut. The Australian stood out with some superb scores and had notched up a hat-trick in just 18 minutes as the Gold'n'Blues got off to
HARDMAN Kingsley Jones has warned sides not to come looking for trouble at Sixways this season after Worcester Rugby Club's National One opener was marred by punch-ups and a serious injury to Duncan Roke. Manchester went home licking their wounds in more
WORCESTER Rugby Club have sensationally joined the race to sign international superstar Jonah Lomu. The Sixways club, who lodged a bid for the New Zealand powerhouse after the 1999 World Cup, will join an auction for his services if he decides to quit
WORCESTER Rugby Club's head coach has admitted he knows much more about his squad after seeing his side suffer defeat at Sale. John Brain watched on last Saturday as Worcester went down 47-3 at Heywood Road but the former Gloucester stalwart revealed
JOHN Brain believes Manchester will be going all out to spoil the Sixways party tomorrow as Worcester Rugby Club kick off their league campaign (3pm). The Gold'n'Blues head coach feels, after Manchester watched Worcester's 47-3 weekend defeat at Sale
JOHN Brain has been given a massive boost ahead of Worcester Rugby Club's league opener on Saturday after skipper Kingsley Jones was passed fit. The newly-appointed captain will lead the side against Manchester at Sixways (3pm) after recovering from a
JOHN Brain will be forced to play an all-new centre pairing on Saturday after Scott Barrow was ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's league opener with Manchester. The 21-year-old picked up a foot injury during the Gold'n'Blues' 47-3 weekend defeat at Sale
JOHN Brain's injury problems are mounting after Alistair Murdoch was ruled out for up to four weeks. Last year's Sixways skipper suffered a rib injury in training and will now miss Worcester Rugby Club's National One opener with Manchester on September
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Academy side narrowly lost 26-24 against Scotland Under 21s in a thrilling match at Sixways last night. Scotland got off to a convincing start with two tries and a conversion for a 13-0 half-time lead, but Worcester came back strongly
WORCESTER Rugby Club helped themselves to six tries in a 39-0 pre-season friendly win against Pontypool at a rain-soaked Sixways. New scrum-half signing Elton Moncrieff had an outstanding 40 minutes, running in two tries himself and setting up numerous
ELTON Moncrieff believes the 'French revolution' at Gloucester is one of the best things to happen . . . for Worcester Rugby Club that is. The scrum-half, who made the short journey from Kingsholm to Sixways this summer along with fellow Gloucester old
WORCESTER Rugby Club have announced a 25-strong squad to take on Pontypool in a pre-season friendly at Sixways tomorrow (3pm). This will be the first time for Sixways fans to see some of the new signings Worcester have made during the close season. These
WORCESTER Rugby Club cruised to a 3-34 victory over Irish side Clontarf thanks to six quality tries. Worcester dominated possession and were far fitter than their Irish opponents which gave them the chance to exert superiority throughout the match. The
CRAIG Chalmers has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's pre-season friendly at Irish side Clontarf tomorrow. Scotland's record-breaking fly-half picked up a knee injury in training last week and head coach John Brain is not willing to risk the 32-
SATEKI Tuipulotu gave Worcester Rugby Club a major boost as they jetted off for their Irish tour today. The Tongan has stayed in his homeland during the summer, mourning the death of his mother, but joined up for the first team squad bound for Dublin.
MUD, sweat and tears could be the order of the day if Hereford United's FA Umbro Trophy clash with Hampton and Richmond Borough goes ahead tonight at Edgar Street (7.45). Hereford's player/manager Phil Robinson believes the weather could create an exciting
ENGLAND Under 18 star Luke Narraway is hoping to catch the eye again this weekend when he begins the build up to the Five Nations Championship. The 18-year-old, who is a member of Worcester Rugby Club's growing crop of talented youngsters, will take part
ASTON Villa will reveal their successor to John Gregory as manager -- whether it be short-term or long-term -- at a press conference at Villa Park later today. But it is uncertain whether chairman Doug Ellis will opt for a high-profile replacement such
WARNDON Boys topped 100 goals in the Mercian Elgar Junior Football League Under 15 division after only 15 matches as they beat Norton Rangers 8-1. Top scorer Jimmy Walton's cross took a slight deflection to give Warndon the lead, and Whittington made
WORCESTER Wanderers have been given a trip to Birmingham to play Bourn-ville in the preliminary round of the North Midlands Shield on Sunday, November 4. The Shield has been introduced as a second-tier competition to the North Midlands Cup restricted
WORCESTER Rugby Club's new skipper Kingsley Jones will lead from the front in their promotion push this season. The 31-year-old, who was appointed captain yesterday by head coach John Brain, was in buoyant mood following his sel-ection but admitted he
STEVE Townend's valuation of Worcester couldn't be higher after his first two weeks at the rugby club. The 42-year-old former estate agent has settled into his new spacious home as backs coach like a fish to water and is loving every minute of his full-time
NEW signing Chris Yates believes his 'new' coach John Brain is the perfect man to steer Worcester Rugby Club into the Premiership. The 29-year-old, who joined Worcester this summer along with 16 other new players, spent two years at Gloucester with Brain
IRISH club De La Salle Palmerston have snapped up former Worcester coach Adrian Skeggs to be their new director of rugby. The Australian, who guided the Sixways club to second place in National One last season, is set to sign a two-year deal with the
JOHN Brain is banking on the Emerald Isle to unearth treasured team spirit at Worcester Rugby Club. The new Sixways head coach has booked his first team squad into Dublin City University next month for vital team bonding ahead of their season in National
WORCESTER'S new boy Craig Chalmers is under no illusions just how tough life in National One is despite his lack of experience at that level. The 32-year-old joined up with his new team-mates at Sixways earlier this week to begin a vital period of team
WORCESTER Rugby Club's getting-to-know-you session took place yesterday as their new crop of players began to settle into their surroundings. Most of the 17 new faces, drafted in during a summer of upheaval at Sixways, met their team-mates and coaches
JOHN Brain today began the daunting task of building team spirit at Worcester Rugby Club -- a job he admits will shape their whole season. The former Gloucester stalwart officially started his role as head coach today and after another Sixways summer
CECIL Duckworth believes Worcester Rugby Club's newest signing can be the catalyst for the best season ever at Sixways. The Worcester chairman, who has ploughed millions into the Gold'n'Blues in a bid to make them a major force in European rugby, is confident
CRAIG Chalmers believes the challenge of propelling Worcester Rugby Club into the Premiership will re-ignite the world class talent within him. The 32-year-old, who will put pen to paper on a one-year deal today, is determined to make Worcester's dreams
SCOTLAND'S record-breaking fly-half Craig Chalmers will today agree to become Worcester Rugby Club's main man for next season. The 32-year-old will be Worcester's 17th new signing in the space of just two months as they set their sights on winning National
WORCESTER Rugby Club's backroom set-up has been completed with the appointment of Stephen Townend as their new assistant coach. The 42-year-old has quit his post as Wakefield's director of rugby to become John Brain's assistant and backs coach at Sixways
WORCESTER Rugby Club are set to play in the prestigious Middlesex Sevens tournament next month. The club have received an invitation to enter a team in the Twickenham event on Saturday, August 18, following the late withdrawal of another side. Worcester
JOHN Brain could be forgiven for thinking all his Christmases had come at once yesterday as Worcester Rugby Club unveiled his latest presents. The newly-appointed head coach looked on as Ben Clarke and Kingsley Jones joined up for the Sixways Premiership
THE men charged with blasting Worcester Rugby Club into the big time have boomed out the message all supporters wanted, declaring: "We'll get you into the Premiership." Ben Clarke and Kingsley Jones put pen to paper on one-year deals at Sixways yesterday
JIM Jenner believes Worcester Rugby Club's task will be tougher than ever next season if they are to make it into the Zurich Premiership. The number eight, who last month re-signed for the Sixways club after a one-year taste of the top flight with Newcastle
FORMER Worcester Rugby Club coach Adrian Skeggs has wished his ex-employers all the best before flying back to Australia this week. Last season's director of coaching at Sixways was in philosophical mood as he looked back on his 12 months in charge but
FORMER golden boy Nick Baxter is coming to terms with the harsh reality of professional sport after being axed by Worcester Rugby Club. The 27-year-old winger, whose contract was up at the end of last season, has been told he has no future at the club
WORCESTER Rugby Club's pack has been further strengthened with the signing of Joe Ross from Bedford Blues. The New Zealander, who established himself as one of the best hookers in National One last season, comes to Sixways after signing a one-year deal
DESPITE the scoreline suggesting that Malvern were heavily beaten, but for two scores at the end of the first half they would have been only 5-0 down with all to play for. MALVERN U16S 0, LICHFIELD U16S 45pts Malvern set about their usual game of trying
MALVERN Seagulls gained their first ever win over Dudley/ Kingswinford in this cracking game at Spring Lane on Saturday. MALVERN SEAGULLS 15pts, DUDLEY/KINGSWINFORD HAWKS 13pts Both team started a bit nervously and the visitors capitalised on this with
MALVERN U14s bounced back from the disappointment of their cup exit with a stirring 10-10 draw against a tough, well-organised Cheltenham side at the Chase on Sunday. MALVERN U14S v CHELTENHAM U14S The home team had an unfamiliar look, with several first
A MALVERN representative team, featuring players from the first to the fourths and a few up and coming youngsters, had too much ability for a spirited Wanderers side, running out winners by a goal and six tries without response. MALVERN A XV 37pts, WORCESTER
WITH nine changes for this friendly, an unfamiliar looking Malvern first XV took a while to gel in a fixture against a side with whom they swapped leagues last season. MALVERN 27pts, BURTON 3pts The "Brewers" put out their full first choice team and their
KENILWORTH came to Spring Lane in cock-a-hoop mood for this Midlands One fixture after their 64-15 drubbing of Longton last week. MALVERN 17pts, KENILWORTH 10pts They started the game as though they were going to play an exhibition match, performing their
THIS match, between the two bottom sides in Midlands One, was a 'four-pointer', each team desperate not to be cut adrift from the pack. CAMP HILL 5pts, MALVERN 39pts Malvern began with purpose, Sean Lancett making his presence felt on his league debut
MALVERN went to Wyeside confident of avenging the recent league defeat by Hereford but unfortunately, the home side didn't follow the script for this Intermediate Cup second round tie. HEREFORD 20pts, MALVERN 18pts Malvern set out purposefully, taking
MALVERN kick started their Midlands Division One season on Saturday with a comprehensive win over former table-toppers Luctonians at Spring Lane. MALVERN RFC 21pts, LUCTONIANS 5pts A stirring pre-match team talk from skipper Andy Longley had the desired
DURING the 1950s and 60s, H M Borstal, Hewell Grange, Redditch, received offenders, who served sentences of up to three years. Trades and crafts were taught to Intermediate City and Guilds level (NVQ2 approximately). Their general education was improved
REPORTS of MP Mike Foster promoting the Anti- Social Behaviour Orders are seen by many of us as yet another Government cop-out with their continuing failures on law and order. And the plans to remove the security screens for employees of the social services
RESIDENTS in Stoney Hill and Aston Fields will have the chance to talk to their district and county councillors at a surgery this Saturday. The civic leaders will be at St Godwald's Church Hall in Finstall Road from 10am until midday.
CONSUMERS who indulged in a "shopping frenzy" over Christmas could get the "cold shivers" once the credit card bills arrive, according to a leading insolvency firm. Haden Insolvency, of Bromsgrove, has warned the record-breaking High Street spending spree
THE best in worldwide hospital design has been used for Worcestershire's new hospital according to Bovis Lend Lease, which is celebrating completion of the £95m project. The building has been handed over to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and
A HEREFORDSHIRE farmer who has developed a flourishing craft centre has made it to the final of the National Farmers' Union Entrepreneur of the Year award. John Pudge will find out at this Thursday's annual meeting whether he has succeeded in the NFU
MIDLANDS Two West champions Malvern travelled to a quagmire of a Hinckley pitch last Saturday and surrendered their unbeaten league record. There was little between the two sides in the opening exchanges, the visitors holding the spirited young Leicestershire
MALVERN took another step towards the League Championship and the promotion they were denied last year in Saturday's match, sponsored by Flanagan's, the builders responsible for the magnificent new clubhouse at Spring Lane. Possibly because of the importance
MALVERN came back to top form with a vengeance at Castlecroft last Saturday, ending a spell of indifferent performances with a bang in this Midlands Two West fixture. Coach Rudy Smith had been working the players hard in training, instilling a game plan
A GREY, bitterly cold Saturday afternoon on a Birmingham Corporation pitch two days before Christmas - not calculated to inspire great feats on the rugby field, but nonetheless a game which had to be played against a Selly Oak side who proved far better
THIS top of the table clash at Mortimer Park was a game for the purist and on a heavy pitch, only playable because of a 1000 gallon "hoovering" the previous day, it was imperative to play to the conditions, and Malvern did this admirably. Whilst the sharp
MALVERN RFC dropped their first Midlands Two West point of the season in this local derby at Finstall Park, despite having around 80 per cent of the play. Having gone six points up in 18 minutes courtesy of two Andy Longley penalties, the league champions
AN American sports reporter once started his report "I went to a fight the other day and a game of ice hockey broke out". It was a bit like that at Spring Lane on Saturday, after Malvern had coasted into a comfortable lead. David Robins, director of rugby
MALVERN took their first road trip of the season in Midlands Two West with some apprehension as Derby had strung together three straight wins. However, Malvern held their nerve to overcome a spirited Derby side by a comfortable margin at the end of the
IN the final match of last season Malvern annihilated a Wolves side which only escaped relegation due to the reconstruction of the league system - what a difference a close season makes! The Men in Black came to Spring Lane as Midlands Two West league
A FORMER heroin user who was left for dead in a Worcester drugs den wants his horrific story to act as a deterrent to other youngsters. Daniel Wilson plunged into a drug-induced coma for 18 hours after taking a methadone and heroin cocktail at a friend's
Picture special - as the heavy rain takes its toll on vulnerable towns and villages throughout the region.
FIREFIGHTERS in Malvern are warning people to put out candles correctly after two family homes almost burned down. In the first incident in Wells Road, the family had gone to bed, leaving a lit candle on top of their video unit. As it slowly burnt down
A STOLEN sports car crashed head-on into a bus in an attempt to escape from police in Bewdley. Six people on the bus, including the driver, needed treatment after the accident yesterday. The car, a Toyota Celica Coupe, was stolen from Halesowen at about
A MOTORIST stopped by police was found to have a forged tax disc as well as being a banned driver. Martin Newbold, aged 33, was stopped in the Saltway in Droitwich, on Monday, September 3, and admitted driving while disqualified, forging a tax disc and
YOUNGSTERS at a Worcester school were on the right tracks when the Queen's Royal Hussars visited with one of the regiment's tanks. Children at Manor Park School spent yesterday morning with members of Worcestershire's tank regiment, looking at one of
A KEMPSEY man has attacked the Environment Agency for failing to protect the village against flooding. Residents hoped that an agency report, unveiled last month, would identify an action plan. But their hopes were dashed when the Environment Agency declared
PEOPLE living in a Worcestershire village were going back to their roots thanks to a partnership between the Woodland Trust, Severn Waste and the charity Welcome to our Future. Representatives from the Woodland Trust and waste management company unveiled
THE Government has pledged to pump in £9.4m of improvements to key local services in Worcestershire, provided the county council meets targets. Worcestershire County Council has signed a Local Public Service Agreement (PSA) - a package of performance
THE Droitwich Volunteer Bureau has been forced to close because not enough people have volunteered to help charitable organisations. The bureau has been based in Droitwich for 12 years and matches people who want to volunteer to charities and organisations
A FORMER Malvern man now living in a remote Central American country has received support from his a home town friend following hurricanes which have wiped out his farming business. Don Owen-Lewis, who moved to Belize after his National Service, has had
AN inquest into the death of a 13-year-old boy who was shot while out shooting on agricultural land at Docklow in Leominster was opened and adjourned yesterday. Scott Peter Wadley from Longlevens, Gloucester, was with his uncle when the accident occurred
THIEVES stole a mobile phone from the back pocket of a man walking in Kidderminster. The 20-year-old felt someone bump into him and take his phone as he walked along Worcester Street. When he turned round he saw four youths running away up the steps by
THE Independent MP for Wyre Forest has been given a national award for his campaigning. Dr Richard Taylor has been named campaigner of the year by The Oldie magazine. The publication was set up by Richard Ingrams, who was editor of Private Eye. Dr Taylor
ENGLAND Under 18 star Luke Narraway is hoping to catch the eye again this weekend when he begins the build up to the Five Nations Championship. The 18-year-old, who is a member of Worcester Rugby Club's growing crop of talented youngsters, will take part
Malvern RFC Saturday, December 29 Malvern 'A' XV v Worcester Wanderers (home) 2.15pm kick-off. J Daniell, D Handy, K Withnall, M Williams, M Calvert, S Lucas, P Hart, J Evans, D Green, S Phillips (capt), D Beech, A Hills, N Bruton, R Milne, A Sunter.
MALVERN RFC have selected a side in anticipation of a physical Midlands One game against Coventry's Barker's Butts at Spring Lane on Saturday. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "We agonised over selection this week. The back row especially was a problem
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 22 1st XV v Barkers Butts (Home). Meet 12 noon Railway Inn. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon Shorts. S Cooper, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Williams, S Taylor, A Thomas, D Merlin, I White, P Jenkin, R Young, S
WITH a potential 'four pointer' next week against Barkers Butts, Malvern Rugby Club rest several first team regulars who are carrying injuries for the friendly against Burton at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday). Forwards Steve Cooper, Jon Owen, Steve Taylor
THE Malvern Angels (U16's) hosted teams from Camp Hill and Droitwich at Malvern RFC, Spring Lane in their first friendly Rugby 7's Tag Tournament on Sunday. Both Malvern and Camp Hill had a good turn out of players, giving the opportunity to make an All-stars
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 15 1st XV v Burton (home). Meet Spring Lane 1pm. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 2 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. S Lancett, D Irish (Capt), S Lucas, M Williams, A McBurney, P Hart, O Banwell, A Ridley, I White, P Jenkin, B Hughes, A Hills
IMPROVING Malvern RFC are not being fooled by the prospect of an easy game when they visit next to bottom of the Midlands One table Banbury (tomorrow) Saturday. Malvern director of rugby Dave Robins said: "With Banbury now firmly in the relegation zone
MALVERN RFC director of rugby Dave Robins is looking for four more Midlands One points from the three games before the end of the year to consolidate the team's effort to maintain their divisional status. Promoted to Midlands One this season Malvern made
MEMBERS of the Malvern Angels RFC are celebrating after receiving a grant of £5,000 from the National Lottery's Awards for All programme. The Malvern Angels are a new Rugby Club, under the umbrella of Malvern RFC, which provides rugby for women of all
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 24 2nd XV v Old Richians (Home). Meet 1.15pm. Kick off 2.30pm. K Withnall, A Logan, S Lucas, M Williams, A McBurney, D Handy, A Burns, D Viles, I White, D Green, C Williams, S Phillips, A Hills, B Ash, S Fahey, C Thomas,
MALVERN go into tomorrow's (Saturday) key Midlands One game at home to Kenilworth with a couple of league debutants on show. Ian 'Beano' White replaces the unavailable George Blakeway at scrum half. White had a successful run in the first XV in the friendly
ANDY Keast will be am-ong old friends when he begins his first week at Worcester Rugby Club on Monday. The 39-year-old enjoyed a successful six-month stint at Glouc-ester last season where, among others, he coached Elton Moncrief and Chris Yates. The
MALVERN Rugby Club put in a splendid performance during their victory over National Division Three South outfit Old Patesians on Saturday and are hoping this will give them the lift to secure their second Midlands One victory away at basement club Camp
BEN Clarke has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's clash with Manchester tomorrow. The former England star is not included in the 22-man squad for the National One clash after suffering a hamstring injury. Clarke, however, may not be the only player
ANDY Keast swept through Worcester Rugby Club's revolving doors today promising fans 'total rugby'. The 39-year-old coach stepped into Steve Townend's shoes as the former Wakefield man left Sixways after just four months of the season gone. Worcester's
THE future of Steve Townend will be settled today after Worcester Rugby Club admitted they were in discussions with former British Lions coach Andy Keast. Backs coach Townend will meet with chairman Cecil Duckworth and chief executive Geoff Cooke in the
Tomorrow (Saturday) Malvern first XV have a rest from Cup and Midlands One league duty and will be away to Old Patesians who play in the National League Three South., kick-off 2.30pm.
WORCESTER coach John Brain paid tribute to his players after the 33-12 victory over Moseley which keeps them in the promotion race. Craig Chalmers, Chris Garrard, Alistair Murdoch, Nathan Carter and Jim Jenner ran in tries while Sateki Tuipulotu slotted
COVENTRY side Broad Street, currently riding high in second place in Midlands Division One, make their first visit to Malvern this Saturday. Often used as a nursery for the famous old Coventry RFC side, Broad Street have a long history of rugby at the
WINSTON Stanley and Elton Moncrief are the shock absentees from Worcester Rugby Club's squad to face Moseley tomorrow. The Canadian winger and Kiwi scrum-half are both omitted with head coach John Brain deciding to give Stanley a rest while Ricky Pellow
JOHN Brain is sweating on the fitness of a number of key players before the Midland derby with Moseley on Saturday. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach has worries over fly-half Steven Vile, forwards Christian Evans, Andy Collins and Richard Nias after
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 13. NPI Cup, Second Round 1st XV v Hereford (Away). Meet Spring Lane 12.30pm. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts.S Cooper, A Logan, K Withnall, D Short, J Owen, D Merlin, A Thomas, P Viles, G Blakeway, P Jenkin
MALVERN RFC host Leominster side Luctonians tomorrow (Saturday) at Spring Lane and their old rivals will be out to deny the hosts their first points of the Midlands Division One campaign. Whilst Malvern have lost narrowly in their last two games, Luctonians
MALVERN RFC pack leader Vince Hill comes in for his first Midlands One league game of the season against Leicester Lions tomorrow (Saturday). He replaces Adie MacBurney, injured against Hereford, whilst Anthony Garner comes in at open-side flanker for
WORCESTER Rugby Club's highly rated academy coach Carl Douglas has joined Gloucester. The 37-year-old, who has helped to produce an outstanding crop of under 21 talent at Sixways, has been appointed Gloucester's new academy director. He will be responsible
Saturday, September 29. 1st XV v Leicester Lions (Away) Meet Spring lane 11.30am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 12 noon. Kick off 3pm. No. 1. Dress Code. Blue Shorts. J Daniell, A Logan, S Cooper, D Short, V Hill, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin
DEFLATED John Brain admitted Worcester Rugby Club have a 'mountain to climb' if they are to win promotion following their 21-10 defeat at Exeter. The loss leaves Worcester second in the National One table, two points behind leaders Rotherham and having
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 22 1st XV v Hereford (Home). Meet Railway Inn 12 noon. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon Shorts & Socks.S Lancett, A Logan, S Cooper, D short, A McBurney, S Taylor, A Thomas, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, B Kristoffersen
SCOTT Barrow looks set to agree a loan deal with National Two side Orrell for the rest of the season. Worcester Rugby Club's young centre has decided to take up the offer for a chance of first team rugby after becoming increasingly frustrated this season
MALVERN are back to strength for the NPI Cup match against Old Halesonians at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday), kick-off 3pm. Prop Sean Lancett starts for his delayed debut match, partnering James Daniel and Andy Logan, whilst Vince Hill joins Adie MacBurney
MALVERN Rugby Football Club's Youth development policy has scored another notable success with scrum-half Tom O'Brien joining Zurich Premiership club London Irish. Eighteen-year-old Tom, who represented the Midlands at last season's Divisional Championships
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 15. NPI Cup First Round: 1st XV v Old Halesonians (Home). Meet Railway Inn noon. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts & socks. J Daniel, A Logan, S Lancett, V Hill, A McBurney, S Taylor, A Garner, D Merlin,
WORCESTER Rugby Club's young players will get the chance to meet New Zealand star Jonah Lomu next week and raise money for a local charity at the same time. Players from Worcester's mini and junior section have been invited to meet the awesome All Black
INJURY-jinxed Craig Chalmers looks set to make his Worcester Rugby Club comeback against Rugby Lions tomorrow (3pm). The fly-half, who has struggled all season with persistent hamstring problems, is included in Worcester's squad for the National One clash
Worcester Rugby Club prop forward Neil Lyman will be suspended for one match following his sin-binning in their RFU Senior Cup match against Rotherham last weekend. Lyman, who has now received three yellow cards in a 12-month period, will be forced to
THERE is a new look to the Malvern Rugby Club side that visits Dunstablians for the opening match of their Midlands One season tomorrow (Saturday). There will be league appearances for prop Sean Lancett, Andy Logan at hooker and the promising Richard
ELTON Moncrief has banished the demons which tortured his first few months at Worcester Rugby Club. That is the assessment of assistant coach Steve Townend who has seen at first hand the highs and extreme lows of the scrum half's disrupted season so far
WITH only weeks to go to the start of the new rugby season, the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section has unveiled a range of packages that it hopes will entice local businesses to support junior rugby development in the Malvern Hills District. Potential
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Dave Sims, Nathan Carter and Steven Vile all turned in brave performances as the National Divisions went down 33-9 against South Africa 'A' at Sixways last night. Lock Sims captained the side and started the match alongside flanker
DAVE Sims has been named as the National Divisions skipper for their clash with South Africa 'A' at Sixways tomorrow night. Worcester Rugby Club's player of last season is in the side to face the Springboks along with centre Duncan Roke in the showpiece
RAIN has meant that our last two Saturday matches have been washed out -- and that's certainly not ideal when you're aiming to keep the momentum going for a place in the Third Division play-offs. Luckily, our training facilities at Wolverley in terms
JOHN Brain has hailed Ben Hinshelwood as one of Worcester Rugby Club's players of the season so far. The Sixways chief has been delighted with the 24-year-old's versatility which has seen the man with a reputation as a winger play at centre and full back
WORCESTER Rugby Club will make a decision on skipper Kingsley Jones' fitness today as the National One leaders prepare to travel to Bedford Blues on Saturday. Jones has missed the last two games after tearing his hamstring during training and will sprint
STEVEN Vile admits he's still pinching himself over his move to Sixways. Worcester Rugby Club's new fly-half has been fast tracked into the first team after injury to Craig Chalmers and has had little time to think about his new surroundings. Having played
CRAIG Chalmers will miss Sunday's showdown with Bracknell after his injury jinx struck again. The former Scotland fly-half has been ruled out of Worcester Rugby Club's National One clash at Sixways with another hamstring problem. The 33-year-old lasted
WORCESTER Rugby Club have switched their RFU Senior Cup fifth round encounter with Rotherham to Sunday, November 25 in a bid to prevent an international clash. The Saturday date coincides with the England and South Africa game at Twickenham on November
WORCESTER coach John Brain hailed his side's performance in the 50-3 demolition of Moseley as 'the best of the season'. The Sixways chief was delighted with the display in the fourth round RFU Senior Cup tie at Bournbrook and admitted he now has a few
WORCESTER Rugby Club's new fly-half Steven Vile is included in a 25-man squad bound for Moseley on Saturday in the RFU National Cup fourth round clash. The New Zealander, who signed last week, is expected to get some game time at Bournbrook with lingering
JOHN Brain has given out-of-favour Sateki Tuipulotu a timely boost -- insisting he is an integral part of his Sixways squad. The popular Tongan has missed Worcester Rugby Club's last two league wins at Wakefield and Otley as the coaching chief plumped
Pre-season 21/07/01 - Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) 24/07/01 - Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) 28/07/01 - Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell
JOHN Brain paid tribute to his 'Captain Marvel' as a Ben Clarke-inspired Worcester roared back to the top of National One. The Sixways chief was delighted with his team who clinched five league points with a 40-23 win at Otley despite a stirring second
IT was a case of third time lucky for Steven Vile as he finally became a Worcester Rugby Club player. The 31-year-old New Zealander has signed on at Sixways after two near misses in the past three seasons. The fly-half almost joined Worcester two seasons
SCOTT Barrow is set for his first Worcester Rugby Club start of the season at Otley on Saturday. The former St Helens Rugby League star has not figured in coach John Brain's plans so far in this campaign but wins a place for the National One clash in
JOHN Brain welcomed Steven Vile to Sixways as the fly-half completed his signing for Wor-cester Rugby Club's promotion challenge. The 31-year-old met up with his coach and team-mates during a training session yesterday after jetting to England from New
WORCESTER Rugby Club are on the verge of boosting their promotion bid with the signing of fly-half Steven Vile. The Sixways club expect to tie up a deal within the next couple of days with the former Bristol half-back jetting into England tomorrow. The
CRAIG Chalmers has been given the green light to re-ignite his Worcester Rugby Club career at Wakefield on Saturday. The former Scotland fly-half is included in a 23-man squad bound for College Grove in a National One clash Worcester simply cannot afford
ALISTAIR Murdoch will make his long awaited comeback for Worcester Rugby Club in their potentially explosive RFU National Cup clash at Lydney on Saturday (3pm). Last year's skipper takes his place in the squad bound for the Forest of Dean club after recovering
WORCESTER Rugby Club's chief executive Geoff Cooke has admitted they have given themselves a 'mountain to climb' if they are to win promotion this season. Cooke watched on in horror on Saturday as Coventry came away from the then National One leaders
DUNCAN Roke boosted his chances of a first team call-up last night when he scored in Worcester Warriors' 20-16 win at Oxford University. The former Henley centre played for 50 minutes, scoring a try, to push his name further up the pecking order ahead
DOWNBEAT John Brain was in no mood for excuses after seeing Worcester fail to pick up the all-important bonus point at London Welsh. The Sixways chief refused to blame the patchy performance from referee Geraint Ashton-Jones or the atrocious conditions
The Clubhouse, Spring Lane, Malvern Link, Worcs. WR14 1AJ. Telephone: (01684) 573728. Founded 1934. Members of the RFU, NMFU, W&HRFU. First XV competing in Midlands Division One. Club officials President: Bill Pomeroy. Chairman: Dave Beech. Secretary
CHRIS Garrard's growing band of supporters are an indication of the impact the winger has had in his first four games at Worcester. And already one of his biggest fans is head coach John Brain who has been boosted with the Australian's form in the middle
JOHN Brain has ruled out a dip into the transfer market for a new fly-half despite injury to Craig Chalmers. The former Scottish international has only played in one and a half league games for Worcester Rugby Club since his summer move and is set for
KINGSLEY Jones has won his battle to face London Welsh on Saturday. Worcester Rugby Club's skipper will take his place in the side to visit Old Deer Park in the National One showdown after recovering from injury. The former Wales captain had an X-ray
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been boosted by the news that former Scottish international Craig Chalmers has not torn his hamstring as first feared. The fly-half was carried off at the end of the first-half against Rotherham on Saturday sparking fears of
WORCESTER Rugby Club's chief executive Geoff Cooke was a relieved man after their nerve jangling 20-18 win over Rotherham. The 'Silver Fox' has seen everything from the game in the past but even he admitted to a few nail-biting moments at the death. "
WORCESTER Rugby Club is set to welcome South Africa to Sixways again after being chosen as the host venue for a prestigious match. Sixways will host the representative match between the National Divisions XV and South Africa 'A' in the week beginning
A SICKNESS bug is threatening to disrupt Worcester Rugby Club's preparation for their National One showdown with Rotherham on Saturday. Craig Chalmers had to stay away from Sixways on Monday because of the bug and Chris Yates went home yesterday feeling
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been drawn away from home in the third round of the RFU Senior Cup. The Sixways club will play either Lydney or Reading on October 13. Full draw: Blackheath or Newbury v Barking or Old Colfeians, Bedford v Wakefield, Henley v
JOHN Brain targeted Henley's danger men ahead of today's National One clash at Dry Leas,writes MARK DOBSON. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach was in buoyant mood after watching his promotion-chasing side open up their league campaign with two impressive
BIRMINGHAM & Solihull's Keith Jervis has stoked up the pressure on Worcester Rugby Club stating -- "they should be shot if they don't get promoted." The director of rugby at Sharmans Cross Road has put Worcester ahead of everyone in the race for the
CROWD favourite Nick Baxter crashes back into Worcester on Saturday desperate to prove a point after his summer release. The record-breaking winger, who enjoyed six successful seasons at Sixways during Worcester's rise through the leagues, returns to
AFTER breaking their hearts in last year's promotion race, Leeds Tykes are aiming to scupper Worcester's bid to bring Jonah Lomu to Sixways. The Zurich Premiership new boys, who are still celebrating after Sunday's 10-6 win over Bath, believe they are
HEAD coach John Brain was satisfied with Worcester Rugby Club's 45-11 defeat of Manchester which saw his side go top of the table. Brain, who was taking charge of his first league game as the Gold'n'Blues boss, watched as his team ripped the Grove Park
WORCESTER Rugby Club travelled to Sale on Saturday expecting a tough pre-season challenge -- but nothing could have prepared them for Jason Robinson and a 47-3 defeat. The Sale full back, who ran in 10 tries on his British and Lions debut Down Under,
WORCESTER Rugby Club round off their pre-season programme with a tough away game at Premiership side Sale Sharks today. And head coach John Brain hopes the match will help put the finishing touches to his side for the National League One opener against
FOLLOWING the successful inaugural 2000-01 season, where they earned promotion into North Midlands Two, the Worcester Wanderers -- the amateur wing of Worcester Rugby Club -- have pulled off a huge coup by the appointment of ex-Worcester first team player
WORCESTER Ladies will be taking on Holland this weekend in the biggest match since the club was formed ten seasons ago. The RFUW Premiership side will face the Netherlands international side at The Hague on Saturday as part of the Haagsche Rugby Dagen
WORCESTER Rugby Club are preparing for a trip to the home of English Rugby Union this weekend as they select a squad for the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham. The Sixways club were invited to take part in the prestigious tournament following a withdrawal
POWERHOUSE prop Alejandro Moreno is intent on making a big impact at Worcester Rugby Club this year after being given a second chance. The 17-and-a-half stone Argentine is delighted to have clinched a summer move to Sixways after a switch to Worcester
FORMER British Lions second row Nigel Redman has been appointed Worcester Rugby Club's new RFU academy manager. The 37-year-old, who won 20 caps for England and was a member of the successful 1997 British Lions squad in South Africa, replaces Carl Douglas
ALISTAIR Murdoch has backed the influx of new players at Worcester Rugby Club. Last year's Sixways skipper believes the 16 new signings will give the club every chance of finally winning a place in the Zurich Premiership next season. The Australian winger
WORCESTER Rugby Club will net a cool £500,000 if they can gun down the rest of National One this season. The Sixways club have been boosted by a new two-year sponsorship deal with Worcester-based energy providers npower who will shell out the half a million
EVESHAM United's opponents Bilston Town might be cash-strapped and in crisis after losing most of its squad and manager. But Robins boss Phil Mullen is taking nothing for granted ahead of their Dr Martens Western Division clash at Queen Street tonight
WINSTON Stanley believes Worcester Rugby Club are on the brink of the big time after spending just 24 hours at Sixways. The 27-year-old winger, who checked into training for the first time yesterday, is confident he can bring some of the Leicester gold-dust
