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Fox and Fowler lift annual Saville Cup

Richard Rush — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:14:31 +0000

Spalding Rugby Club’s 10th annual golf day at Spalding Golf Club put 68 golfers through their paces, including 12 first-team squad members Continuous rain did not spoil the event with all but one team completing the full 18 holes. An outstanding score of 49 points earned victory for Stephan Fox and Ben Fowler who were […]

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Elephants seek new players

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:10:19 +0000

The new rugby season is not going to wait… and neither should you. Spalding Rugby Club are encouraging potential players to pop down to pre-season training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm. A spokesman said: “It is a chance to get fitter, stronger, and sharper alongside a great group of lads who are building […]

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Elephants on tour!

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:13:21 +0000

Jack Patrick and Henry Duce have been warming up for a new season at Spalding RUFC with a stint Down Under. The pair have been playing for Hamilton Hawks in Newcastle, Australia. The Counties One Midlands East (North) season kicks-off on September 12 when The Elephants will be at home to neighbours Bourne.

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Spalding to face new opponents

Richard Rush — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:16:14 +0000

The 2026/27 season line-up for Counties One Midlands East (North) has been released. It will see Spalding take on four new opponents. Mansfield and Syston Seconds were promoted from Counties Two level, while Belgrave and Newark are also newcomers to the division The Elephants will renew rivalries with Bourne, Keyworth, Lincoln, Loughborough Students Seconds, Market Rasen & Louth, […]

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Friendly ends in whitewash

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:50 +0000

Nottingham University 30 Spalding RFC 0 Spalding’s woes with injuries, sickness, work commitments etc continued on Saturday with nearly half the first team players not available. After consultation with the league secretary and the Director of Rugby at Nottingham University it was decided that it would not be safe to play a competitive league game, […]

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Narrow defeat to Lincoln has double the consequences

Richard Rush — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:11 +0000

This was Spalding’s last home league game of the season against rivals Lincoln and was also a double header as an NLD Plate semi final. Back in December Spalding sprung a surprise up at Lincoln coming away with a 33-24 win which helped Spalding climb towards the top end of the league, a position they […]

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Spalding get impressive 52-10 win over Mellish with three games to go

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:40:06 +0000

Spalding RFC 52 Mellish 10 With a strong wind tending to blow down the pitch, winning the toss of the coin was vitally important for Spalding. Earlier in the season Spalding had struggled to cope with the visitors’ style of play using their bulky but strong forwards. Mellish kicked off and soon had Spalding under […]

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Town denied famous win by late scores

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:49:59 +0000

Spalding RFC pushed Counties 1 Midlands East (North) leaders Market Rasen & Louth all the way on Saturday before eventually slipping to a 35-27 defeat.Town came from behind in the second half to snatch the lead by two points with 15 minutes remaining, only for defensive blunders to sink their efforts.Back in November, Spalding had […]

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A last minute touch down sees Spalding snatch close game

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:09:35 +0000

Spalding 29 Keyworth 24 This was a roller coaster of a game against visitors Keyworth, with the lead changing hands five times. With 15 minutes remaining Colts Finlay Roy, who had come off the bench, sealed a win for Spalding. Fellow Colt Jack Bowser, playing at outside centre, with his powerful running and strong tackles, […]

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Spalding finish pointless in derby

Richard Rush — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:50:31 +0000

Bourne 25 Spalding 0 With a large crowd along the touchline looking forward to this local derby between Bourne and Spalding and just two points separating the clubs in Midlands County One East North it was the home team who would walk off the pitch at the end of the game with smiles on their […]

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