Hartpury could hardly have a harder task this weekend than the visit of an in-form Jersey Reds. That’s the view of Director of Rugby, John Barnes, as his side seek to end a run of three defeats when the islanders arrive at the Gillman’s Ground this coming Saturday (2.30pm). The…
Hartpury is proud to have been announced today as the venue for a senior international rugby tour match for the first time. In a major coup for the specialist education institution, it will host the clash between Fiji and Uruguay on Saturday, 17 November (kick-off 1pm). The match, which will…
In conditions hardly conducive to fast-paced, attacking rugby, both sides had to dig deep in the rain and it was the home team who prevailed in this hard-fought encounter, writes Jennifer Bates. Hartpury were hoping to back up their improved display against Ealing Trailfinders a week earlier and establish some…
Hartpury have retained a similar-looking side to that which performed well against Ealing last weekend. Centre Tom Seabrook and fly-half Sam Leeming, who each made positive contributions in that display, both start in what is sure to be another tough challenge at in-form Nottingham. The only change in the back…
