Having scored six tries at Pershore in a friendly game, Burntwood went one better in their opening match in their defence of the Lewis Taylor Trophy at Castlecroft. The Staffs Intermediate Trophy holders found themselves 10 points down after 26 minutes... (Continue reading)
Lichfield RUFC are getting ready to kick off their pre-season campaign. Following a successful season last term, the Myrtle Greens are hoping that pre-season games with Derby (home, August 14), Ilkeston (away, August 21) and a Staffordshire Cup trip to Stafford... (Continue reading)
Burntwood RUFC’s defence of their Staffs Intermediate Cup title will face a stern early test after the draw for the opening stages of the competition was made. They will face a tricky test at Wolverhampton on September 4 as they bid... (Continue reading)
Burntwood lifted the Lewis Taylor Trophy for the third time in nine seasons and fittingly it was the game’s only try scorer, skipper Graham Shelley, who did the honours. The game itself proved disappointing in terms of quality rugby but with... (Continue reading)
Burntwood Rugby Club are doing their bit for Help For Heroes by staging a series of events at their Sportsway HQ to raise funds for the charity. The centrepiece of the May 23 event is a rugby match kicking off at... (Continue reading)
Burntwood RUFC aim to end their playing season on a high when they face Wednesbury in the Staffs Intermediate Cup Final at Stafford Rugby Club. Both sides have lifted the Lewis Taylor Trophy in recent years with Burntwood winning in 2002... (Continue reading)
Lichfield RUFC’s dreams of a Twickenham final were dashed as they fell to their first away defeat of the season at the hands of North League champions Northern by one score. Roared on by a massive crowd who had made the... (Continue reading)
Lichfield warmed up for their National Cup semi-final with a high-scoring win against Ashbourne. The Myrtle Greens took the field in front of a large crowd who were present to welcome the Midlands 2 league champions. Lichfield wanted to play a free... (Continue reading)
Burntwood RUFC’s league campaign ended in anti-climax after a long trip to Bishop’s Castle and Onny Valley. The parched home pitch was deemed unplayable by the referee and, after consultation with the League Secretary, the game was declared a 0-0 draw... (Continue reading)
Burntwood RUFC 2nds entertained Lichfield RUFC 2nds at The Sportsway and after a fast, furious and enjoyable game, the visitors took the honours 36-24. It looked like being a much heavier defeat for Andy Dodd’s side as Lichfield made a lightning... (Continue reading)