Basingstoke Gazette | Rugby

Drawbridge is up for cup challenge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

EXPERIENCED second row Steve Drawbridge says that Basingstoke RFC must win the Hampshire Cup so they can put the horror of losing last year’s final behind them once and for all.

Title heartbreak for brave 'Stoke

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

JAMES Croker admits that the London One South title is beyond his Basingstoke RFC side after they suffered narrow defeat away at leaders Chichester on Saturday.

'Stoke lose to league leaders

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

BASINGSTOKE RFC's hopes of winning the London One South title are all but over after suffering a heartbreaking 15-14 defeat away at leaders Chichester on Saturday.

'Stoke set for clash of the titans

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

BASINGSTOKE RFC head coach James Croker says his side will learn from their mistakes as they look to gain revenge on London One South leaders Chichester.

Ford reckons 'Stoke Will be in top gear

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

WILL Ford says Basingstoke have improved massively since their last game against Chichester – and he is confident that the Down Grange club can upset the league leaders on Saturday.

Croker is happy to win ugly

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

BASINGSTOKE RFC head coach James Croker was pleased to see his side keep their winning run going with an “ugly” 21-14 victory over Dover at Down Grange on Saturday.

Five wins in a row for 'Stoke

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:53:13 +0000

A LATE try from leading scorer Gareth Kelly saw Basingstoke RFC extend their winning run to five games.

'Stoke hit their stride at just the right time

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

BASINGSTOKE RFC head coach James Croker thinks his side have hit top form at just the right time heading into a crucial stage of the season.

Ash sets sights on leaders Chichester

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

ASH Paterson believes that Basingstoke RFC can give their promotion push a big shot in the arm by beating London One South leaders Chichester next week.

Away day joy for 'Stoke

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:12:55 +0000

BASINGSTOKE RFC made it four wins in a row with a comprehensive 43-17 victory away at Thanet on Saturday.