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(A View From The Stand)
A Coventry Rugby Blog - 2026/27



Caldy 15 Coventry Rugby 43 - Raving mad: Cov spoil the party in second half blitz
Caldy's loyal supporters, fondly referred to as 'The Ravers' in rugby circles due to their historical penchant for off-field revelry, likely anticipated another night of celebration. However, hopes for any post-match festivities were swiftly dashed right after halftime. An invigorated Cov team scored 33 unanswered points, effectively neutralising any threat from Caldy. They showcased a display of controlled attacking rugby and a defence that stifled any offensive options from
1874tsmith
3 days ago8 min read
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Nottingham Rugby 26 Coventry Rugby 64 - bullseye! Cov strike gold as Archers misfire
Cov managed the game exceptionally well yesterday. They maintained a steady pace in the opening quarter, then increased the tempo before halftime, which led to gaps opening up, initially through Nayalo and later as the backs, especially Tom Bacon, got involved. Cov appears to be a very fit team nowadays, and it was quite evident that when the ball was released in the tackle, there were frequently multiple options available. As the gaps emerged, Notts' defense became stretched
1874tsmith
Oct 38 min read
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Coventry Rugby 73 Cornish Pirates 40 - shiver my timbers, Pirates left shipwrecked as Cov plunder visitors to take the spoils
Skeptics might argue that the second-half surge was largely due to the Pirates playing 8 minutes with just 13 players. While this is factually accurate, it's important to note that the quick loss of two players was a result of the pressure we applied early in the second half.
Also, in the past, we've sometimes failed to put teams away when we've held such an advantage, but yesterday we were brutal and had the pace and power to make the most of the gaps that suddenly opened u
1874tsmith
Sep 279 min read
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