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        <description><![CDATA[A much-changed 1st XV fell 10-0 behind before the pack took hold of the game.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Simon Appleby has been gifted a framed shirt after becoming the most capped rugby player in history at Basingstoke RFC.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Simon Appleby will make history and become Basingstoke Rugby Club's most capped player this weekend.]]></description>
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        <title>PICTURES: Mulled wine and spices fill the air at Rugby Club Christmas market</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke RFC hosted a Christmas market with local vendors inside the clubhouse.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Rotary Sport International, aiming to undertake charitable projects and bring young people together has partnered with Basingstoke RFC.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A BRAD Titcombe screamer from his own five metre line in the final play of the game gave Basingstoke the win in Round 6 of Counties 1 Hampshire against Trojans.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN INSPIRED Basingstoke display earned the side a win in the latest round of Counties 1 Hampshire, beating Sandown and Shanklin 32-43 away from home and exorcising the demons of last year's dismantling at the hands of the Island side.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN encouraging first half display left Basingstoke Women with so much to be positive about, despite falling to a tough loss against Dorking II yesterday afternoon. An Erica van den Ordel screamer from half way was the highlight in a tenacious display, and the 22-woman squad came off the pitch with big smiles and full hearts, which is all anyone can ask for.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke RFC utterly dominated their local rivals Tadley in the Papa John's Cup, winning by a staggering 91-5 scoreline.]]></description>
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        <title>Ben's brilliant brace helps Basingstoke blitz Chichester with eight-try victory</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Eight tries, including a brace from debutant Ben Brill saw the visitors claim a convincing 42-10 victory to move themselves back up to 2nd in Hampshire 2.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A DOMINANT Basingstoke RFC side made it back-to-back wins to claim a bonus point victory, this time on the road at Winchester RFC 2s.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[There was plenty of festive cheer in the air as well as a cold chill on Saturday afternoon at Down Grange.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke RFC tasted defeat for the first time this season on Saturday as they succumbed to a close defeat away on the island of Guernsey.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[With InstaVolt’s support, the team have kicked off the new rugby season in a new kit.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Despite the result, the team returned from Dorking with their heads high after a strong display of their resilience.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A hat trick from Cam Prayag &amp; a brace from Simon Appleby saw ‘Stoke run out convincing winners on the road at Fordingbridge.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke Rugby Football Club's (BRFC) Under 13s Youth Team is celebrating a major milestone as they gear up for the upcoming season. The team has successfully secured sponsorship from five outstanding local businesses, ensuring they have a brand-new kit for the 2023/2024 season. This marks the first time that the Under 13s will have an official game kit, and they couldn't be prouder to represent their club and showcase the BRFC and sponsorship logos on the pitch. Additionally, the team will now enjoy the convenience of playing on pitches closer to the clubhouse, making it easier for sponsors to attend and support home training sessions and games.]]></description>
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        <title>Basingstoke mini-rugby players raising money to go on 'dream' tour - can you help?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A GROUP of young mini-rugby players in Basingstoke are raising money to go on a tour and gain much-needed experience before embarking on their journey in the junior level.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Fourteen tries, one red card and plenty of drama saw Down Grange treated to a classic game of rugby between Basingstoke and Portsmouth which will be remembered for some time.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/20759722.basingstoke-rfc-ladies-get-new-head-coach/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke RFC has appointed Alun Thomas as head coach of the Ladies Team.]]></description>
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        <title>Basingstoke RFC gets new club sponsor in car dealer Snows Kia</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke Rugby Football Club has announced Snows Kia as a new sponsor.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Basingstoke RFC names new men’s head coach</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/20298846.steve-woolcombe-appointed-basingstoke-rfc-mens-head-coach/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Steve Woolcombe has been appointed the new men’s head coach of Basingstoke Rugby Football Club.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:17:18 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Richard Cheetham MBE returns to Basingstoke RFC to coach coaches</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/20205908.richard-cheetham-mbe-returns-basingstoke-rfc/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A FORMER player and coach of Basingstoke Rugby Football Club who went on to achieve international success is returning to train coaches and create a development programme.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:01:11 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Rugby: Dominant Basingstoke record back to back wins</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke secured themselves a second bonus point victory in a row with victory on the road at Old Emanuel RFC.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>Chris Pritchard</author>
        

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        <title>Winless run continues for Basingstoke with defeat against Old Georgians</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Basingstoke RFC 23-32 Old Georgians]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Third defeat in a row as 'Stoke blown away in abysmal conditions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The weather on the south coast almost matched the result &amp; afternoon for Basingstoke RFC as they fell to their third defeat in a row at the home of new table toppers Trojans, succumbing to a 50-5 defeat, with the hosts running in eight tries in abysmal conditions.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:59:06 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Stoke survive fightback to book Hampshire Vase final place</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC made it to back to back Hampshire Vase finals as they survived a second half fightback by Fordingbridge to claim a 35-29 victory to seal a Home final against Petersfield scheduled for April 25, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Stoke lose out in local derby</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DESPITE three first half tries for Basingstoke, a feisty Hampshire derby, went the way of the visitors Gosport and Fareham 19-15 as they claimed only their third win of the season, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>news@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Author Unknown</author>
        

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        <title>Appleby hat-trick unable to stop Stoke's losing run</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/basingstoke_rfc/rss/18256722.appleby-hat-trick-unable-stop-stokes-losing-run/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[CHAMPION backed Stoke travelled to Old Georgians looking to gain some revenge for a last minute defeat at the hands of their opponents at the start of the season, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>graham.merry@basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry</author>
        

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        <title>Basingstoke RFC scare the leaders</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/basingstoke_rfc/rss/18249445.basingstoke-rfc-scare-leaders/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC put in a strong display with two early tries against the league leaders Reeds Weybridge, but eventually succumbed to a side chasing 50 wins in a row losing 37-12, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC put in a strong display with two early tries against the league leaders Reeds Weybridge, but eventually succumbed to a side chasing 50 wins in a row losing 37-12, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>We've only gone and found it! Gazette unearths 'lost' Camrose covenant</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/basingstoke_rfc/rss/18216884.gone-found-gazette-unearths-lost-camrose-covenant/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A HISTORIC document protecting Basingstoke Town Football Club’s ground from being built on has been unearthed by the Gazette.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Revealed: Camrose covenant discovered after public told it was 'lost or missing'</title>
        <link>https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/basingstoke_rfc/rss/18216783.revealed-camrose-covenant-discovered-public-told-lost-missing/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A HISTORIC document that states that the former home of Basingstoke Town Football Club must remain as a sports facility until 2053 has been unearthed by the Gazette.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Basingstoke Town Football Club considering legal action over unearthed covenant</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[OFFICIALS at Basingstoke Town Football Club say they will be considering legal action after the Gazette revealed it had unearthed lost paperwork which protects its former home from being built on.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>GAZETTE COMMENT: Council MUST step in to keep Camrose as a football ground</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[THE Camrose is very dear to my heart as like many people in this town it was the first place I ever watched a live football game, writes the Gazette's Sports Editor Graham Merry.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Resident plans to move house over Camrose redevelopment</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A BRIGHTON Hill resident who lives behind the football stadium said he will be moving house due to the loss of the club.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Stoke defeated by Old Tiffinians</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A DIFFICULT day at the office for Basingstoke RFC saw them lose 52-12 to visiting Old Tiffinians in a game of two halves, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Homegrown talent at football academy</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE Town Football Club's academy is celebrating a number of successes with its junior players rising through the ranks.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Meet D'Andre Brown: Academy's rising star</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[D’Andre Brown is one of the brightest prospects coming through the Basingstoke Town Academy.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Basingstoke Town Football Club's situation explained</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WHETHER you like football or not, the Camrose Stadium has undeniably been a huge part of Basingstoke's history for decades.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Stoke start 2020 with a win</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC began the new year by getting back to winning ways with a narrow 22-17 bonus point victory over bottom side Effingham and Leatherhead, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Bison have the chance for quick revenge</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC have enjoyed a superb 2019 which saw them crowned Hampshire Premier champions in the spring and Stoke have been holding their own on their return to London Three South West currently sitting in fourth place., writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <title>Appleby brace helps Stoke take the points</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC made it back to back wins, claiming a narrow 22-18 victory at home to mid-table Warlingham thanks to a Simon Appleby double, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC suffered a last minute defeat in a very tight game at home to Old Georgians as their ltest ehome game finished 29-23, writes CHRIS PRITCHARD.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC scored two tries in the last five minutes to win against visiting Weybridge Vandals 31-28.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC under-13 team won their age group at the third annual RAF Girls Festival of Rugby.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC started the new season at home in front of a crowd looking forward to seeing them continue the fine form of last season, writes David Greenaway.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:54:09 +0100</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[BASINGSTOKE RFC's first outing of the season saw them lose narrowly at Portsmouth 27-21 in a Hampshire Bowl clash]]></description>
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        <author>news@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Author Unknown</author>
        

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