http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/ Blackpool Citizen /sport/rugby/blackpool/ en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:49:40 +0100 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:49:40 +0100 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/resources/images/509361/?type=rsslogo http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/ http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3955015.Blackpool_39_Carnforth_17/?ref=rss Blackpool started slowly in this North Lancashire Division 2 fixture and were behind in the first minute - but that was as good as it got for their visitors. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:49:11 +0000 35c1c56fc47d1c7dee2b1bbe5471eb54 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3871714.Blackpool_RUFC_0_____Garstang_58/?ref=rss The wheels well and truly came off the Blackpool wagon after the promise of a good result against this Garstang side. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:21:58 +0000 3e3a5b795f2588f3879234fec034ad43 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3833156.Blackpool_RUFC_1st_XV_13_Chorley_18/?ref=rss Blackpool started the day full of high hopes for a win but, as ever, they were to be sold short of their target. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:33:53 +0000 502fb0e3b799cc9a80c60647c4d7e335 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3813570.Blackpool_RUFC_2nd_XV_0_Preston_Grasshoppers_10/?ref=rss The Blackpool 1st XV didn’t have a game this week so all eyes were on the 2nd XV to see if they could get a result against a high flying Preston Grasshoppers 6 side in this Miller Homes 5N fixture. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:54:26 +0000 ed3d7ea3b6e4eb2ecf5c97592ff3cd38 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3797186.North_Manchester_30_Blackpool_RUFC_3/?ref=rss It was another day at the office for the Blackpool 1st XV as they took to the field in rainy and windy conditions against their North Manchester rivals in this North Lancs 2 fixture. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:33:31 +0000 1773ba85d0622d8d9898995d65704c97 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3751199.Blackpool_7_Clitheroe_18/?ref=rss Blackpool started the match as if they had something to prove and took the lead as early as the third minute. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:40:21 +0100 0ce0424cc289f77d1a61e348b0933eae http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3730673.Hutton_72_Blackpool_RUFC_0/?ref=rss Blackpool RUFC 1st XV travelled away to Hutton at their Lancashire Police Headquarters ground with a bare 15 players and paid for it. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:36:32 +0100 5e95f634d28eb3195575dedcb71bb7e6 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3673639.Hawcoat_Park_68_Blackpool_RUFC_5/?ref=rss Blackpool opened their campaign in North Lancs. 2 in the same way that they ended their season in North Lancs. 1, with a heavy defeat. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:02:10 +0100 dd568eb2af9b75afab83d8f52247e69f http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/3673644.Blackpool_2nd_XV_13_Furness_16/?ref=rss Blackpool 2nd XV eventually got their season off to a start in the Miller Homes League 5N with a home fixture against Furness 2. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:03:12 +0100 d0b87d0202441df8565f7103e85fde1e http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2251739.Fylde_Rugby_Club_launches_women_s_rugby_and_fitness_programme/?ref=rss Fylde Rugby Club's women's community rugby and fitness programme is taking off this summer. Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:00 +0100 ede3405d36b52011f4885b771cd023ec http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2211528.Blackpool_RUFC_0_Eccles_62/?ref=rss Blackpool did it, they went a full season without picking up a point in their league although it can be said in their favour that they never let their heads drop once in the face of adversity. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:19:00 +0100 5230952f8994cf24fb61761b8ef0001f http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2194498.Littleborough_74_Blackpool_RUFC_7/?ref=rss Blackpool started the game as if they were out to prove a point by winning their first league match of the season but this was not to be. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:07:00 +0100 32f53fc92885e6bf036594ef54882730 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2130261.BARLA_Cup_Finals_at_Woodlands_in_May/?ref=rss Top quality amateur rugby league will be coming once more to the Woodlands on Saturday, 24th May when Fylde RFC stages the prestigious Ace Insurance Europe BARLA National Cup Final and the BARLA Champions of Champions Final. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:31:00 +0000 c87e775027d393431564b624d8b8d7ad http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2124443.Blackpool_10_Ashton_under_Lyne_55/?ref=rss Blackpool continued with their long line of losses in this North Lancs 1 fixture when they again went down to Ashton under Lyne by 55 points to 10. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:56:00 +0000 a0c36bdb4adc2ae68fff51996d3af247 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2088332.Trafford_MV_83_Blackpool_RUFC_0/?ref=rss Blackpool continued their season with another resounding defeat when they went down by 83 - 0 on their visit to Trafford MV. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:41:00 +0000 e2ac61d3ee9e9c33539544d1e8280cc4 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2075957.Garstang_37_Blackpool_RUFC_7/?ref=rss Blackpool RUFC were without the expertise of Heath George at number 8 and also Barry Tucker, who stood in at that position was carting an injury picked up in last week's match. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:25:00 +0000 b0aad02b0d6bdaf7ad1739b59581746b http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2074877.Rugby_fans_invited_to_join_survey/?ref=rss Sports fans are being invited to share their views on rugby and consider what the game means to them. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:59:00 +0000 13d35e94d7604da181329dcca201145e http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2051637.Blackpool_RUFC_7_Bolton_91/?ref=rss Blackpool continued their woeful season when they went down by 91 points to 7 at their Mossom Lane ground. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:11:00 +0000 917e083a877fb573b6802963aa2aafed http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2034285.Old_Bedians_87_Blackpool_RUFC_7/?ref=rss It looked as though Blackpool didn't turn up for the first half when Old Bedians ran riot running in 63 unopposed points. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:17:00 +0000 dca5ca59f54433a7c529ff58b235474c http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/2015880.Eccles_RUFC_137_Blackpool_RUFC_3/?ref=rss Blackpool was never in this match from the outset when they arrived with only 13 players to play against a full strength and very strong and well-drilled Eccles side. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:29:00 +0000 228731198dc18e995958e200683f8bdb http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1998571.Blackpool_RUFC_7_Ashton_under_Lyne_43/?ref=rss The nominated referee did not arrive for this fixture so, despite Blackpool having a qualified referee in their ranks and pleading from the league secretary, Ashton under Lyne elected to play a friendly only. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:03:00 +0000 853deb0c12ba9cbbe945d28737c89683 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1980504.RUFC_match_postponed_due_to_waterlogged_pitch/?ref=rss Blackpool's match against Garstang on Saturday had to be postponed due to a waterlogged Garstang pitch. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:23:00 +0000 fb3bf4dcc9fd88cd0cad59a44f569cd1 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1963030.Birchfield_71_Blackpool_RUFC_0/?ref=rss Blackpool continued their woeful season when they went down for the second week running to a strong Birchfield side. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:49:00 +0000 a8077473c31dfa756525ea8afed136e7 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1909129.Heaton_Moor_111_Blackpool_3/?ref=rss After their enforced lay off for two weeks Blackpool returned to their old ways when they were soundly beaten by league leaders Heaton Moor by 111 points to 3 in this North Lancs 1 away fixture. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:16:00 +0000 f1fc542f5b4bbc6cc7662356980688c2 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1907042.Blackpool_hopes_for_first_season_win/?ref=rss Blackpool Rugby Union face league leaders Heaton Moor in an away fixture today. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:09:00 +0000 ef61b2edb8e9dc24f7e50c68f3c1c077 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1859291.Blackpool_RUFC_3_Littleborough_36/?ref=rss Blackpool applied pressure to the Littleborough defence from the first whistle of the game and were rewarded in the 7th minute when they were awarded a penalty for offside just inside the visitors half. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:09:00 +0000 f44c97130f33db0304c52d67005d0a57 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1825451.Blackpool_RUFC_11_Heaton_Moor_48/?ref=rss Blackpool went down again on Saturday to a superior Heaton Moor side at their Mossom Lane ground by 11points to 48. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:10:00 +0000 6f9c5f692f87ccab9388136047a8771a http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1776447.Ashton_Under_Lyne_104_Blackpool_RUFC_3/?ref=rss It was another disastrous day at the office for Blackpool when they went down by 104 - 3 away to Ashton Under Lyne. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:45:00 +0100 9fd4dd56edbad8ff84b35afee98ab35b http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1745703.Blackpool_RUFC_0_Old_Bedians_73/?ref=rss Blackpool continued their woeful season when they were heavily defeated at home by Old Bedians without actually scoring themselves. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:22:00 +0100 f24168e1dfb49942da86290c36bb3ae2 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/sport/rugby/blackpool/1725503.Bolton_108_Blackpool_RUFC_12/?ref=rss Blackpool was under the cosh again in the North Lancs. 1 match away to Bolton. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:24:00 +0100 3591cc7bedaef84ce1ea09a10ac01b34