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(A View From The Stand)
A Coventry Rugby Blog - 2025/26
Coventry Rugby 41 Nottingham 36 - Cov just edge it in festive thriller
After establishing a seemingly decisive position at halftime with a 24-7 lead and dominating the last 15 minutes with a four-try salvo, Cov lost their discipline resulting in a series of penalties that allowed an increasingly confident Archers' team back into a game that appeared all but over when the outstanding Allan Ferrie scored just 5 minutes into the second half, extending Cov's lead to 24 points.
Caldy 22 Coventry Rugby 33 - Cov warm to the task as spirited Caldy left out in the cold
There really aren't many tougher places to grind out a win in The Champ than Caldy.
Cornish Pirates, perhaps, but that's about it.
Regardless of the opposition's quality, the nature of the exposed ground, the limited atmosphere (the result of the pitch being open on three sides) and the slope make it very challenging for any visiting team.
Not mention the tough, gritty northern opposition. Never, ever should they be underestimated.
Ampthill is comparable in terms
Cov Rugby 61 London Scottish 10 - yer bum's oot the windae if you think Cov are on the slide as hosts gie it laldy to peelie-wally Scottish
I'm not sure whether the stats would back this up, but it felt as if we kicked far less than we have at times this season and with far fewer handling errors going forward, we caused the Scottish defence all sorts of problems and in truth, they struggled to handle the pace and directness of our runners. The penalty count, 21-7 in favour of Cov, is indicative of the pressure that Scottish found themselves under and I thought they were a little lucky to get away with just a coup
Doncaster Knights 24 Coventry Rugby 21: Cov - a 'decent' side who didn't deserve to lose' and Coffeegate 'exposed'.
...the whole crowd goes so loud He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out He's chokin' how, everybody's chokin' now The clock's run out, time's up, over, bloah! Snap back to reality, oh, there goes gravity Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked, he's so mad But he won't give up that easy, no, he won't have it He knows his whole back's to these ropes Lose Yourself - Eminem The report of the game in today's The Rugby Paper acknowledges that Cov are a 'decent rugby side who did
Richmond 17 Coventry Rugby 52 - Alex's half-time changes offer a Rae of hope
Post-match, there have been plenty of comments rightly praising the likes of Maunder and Thomas for their roles in changing the momentum of the game, but I've not heard or read anything regarding what was for me a very different, a very tactical, use of the bench. Had there been a couple of further injuries at the start of the second half, then Cov could have been really exposed but, as it was, the plan worked to perfection
Coventry Rugby 36 Ealing Trailfinders 63 - how I wish you were here...
Alex Rae had suggested in his post-match comments (after the Caldy game) that the players would learn things about each other during the course of the week leading up to yesterday's game against Ealing and for most supporters who turned up yesterday, the performance as much as the result was of greatest importance. Just what had they learned and to what extent would it impact on the team's performance on the pitch?
Chinnor 47 Coventry Rugby 26 - who (forgot to) let the dogs out...?
And I can't see colour, any colour will do I'll stick on you, that's why they call me "pit bull" 'Cause I'm the man of the land When they see me they say, who? Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who, who? Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who, who? Who let the dogs out? Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men It should have been the ideal photo to highlight Coventry's first away victory of the season, featured prominently in game reports and tagged atop the club's socials. It wo
Coventry Rugby 35 Bedford Blues 30 - the day we chased the Blues away...
A totting up of the individual attendances last weekend (Round 1) indicates that 17580 were present at individual games and a further 12420 plus watched via ClubberTV. I imagine that figure will drop a little once the novelty wears off but it does appear a significant number, one that The Champ certainly feels is worth publicising. It would be really interesting to know if that figure is in line with original projections and whether televising all the Champ games is financia
Worcester Warriors 29 Coventry Rugby 19 - the Second Sitting of the Last Supper
But for many fans of Champ clubs outside of Worcester, the current prodigal son of English rugby appears to have sold its very soul to the devil (in the form of the RFU obviously). And it has come to pass that for Worcester Warriors at least, deliverance from its previous sins is indeed at hand and that Bill Sweeney and his faithful disciples, the most unlikely of Messiahs, have given the club a golden ticket to the promised land.
Coventry Rugby 35 Exeter XV 40 - Wake Me Up When September Ends
Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what...
Coventry Rugby U16s and 17s v Ampthill - it's Cov Academy at the double as youngsters show early season promise
You see, I had this crazy dream last night This man, he talked to me He told me everything that's good and bad about my history But he...
As Cov season ticket sales increase, it's Warriors away to start the season - should I stay or should I go?
It's always tease, tease, tease You're happy when I'm on my knees One day it's fine, and next it's black So if you want me off your back...
Hi. Welcome to the blog...
Back in 2022 and after an 18 month break, I thought I'd give the blog another airing.
Slimmed down (not unlike myself these days) and without the previous bells and whistles, this blog will hopefully still appeal to a few Cov supporters interested in reading yet another (and probably slightly different) viewpoint on a various topics relating to Coventry Rugby.
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Comments are mine, and mine alone, unless otherwise stated.
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I've not advertised this blog as I did the previous one, so the fact you're here is due to a fortuitous (for me) combination of keystrokes or a recommendation from someone else. How ever you managed to get here, you are most welcome.
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By all means leave a comment at the end of a post and I'll get back to you and please feel free to pass the link on to anyone else who might be interested.
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