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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.
1874tsmith
9 hours ago8 min read
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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
1874tsmith
Dec 148 min read
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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
1874tsmith
Nov 28 min read
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Ealing Trailfinders 55 Coventry 38 - Ealing crowned but Cov lay claim to heir apparent...and the winner of this year's Championship Food Watch is...
For Cov, and especially for many of the younger, less experienced players, this season has been something of learning curve. At times, a steep one. Despite the challenges, Saturday demonstrated just how much they have learned. Even when facing the strongest opponents, they showed they possess the ability, physicality, and mental resilience to meet the challenge. On Saturday, they made the supporters proud, they made the Club proud, but most importantly, they made themselves p
1874tsmith
May 2610 min read
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Doncaster Knights 38 Coventry Rugby 24 - a tale of two halves as Donny power past stuttering Cov
Now I'm free, free fallin' (Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a) Yeah I'm free, free fallin'...
1874tsmith
May 148 min read
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Coventry Rugby 26 Ampthill 31 - Mob rule as Cov struggles to paper the cracks
Coventry Rugby didn't effectively manage supporters' expectations during that period. Although senior figures in the club have since stated that they anticipated the RFU's rejection of their Premiership bid and viewed it as a chance to identify areas for improvement before reapplying in the future, at the time of the bid, it seemed to be a sincere effort to compete for the Championship for the rest of the season and to seriously contend in the playoffs if Cov won the league i
1874tsmith
Apr 139 min read
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Chinnor 37 Coventry Rugby 45 - swing time at Kingsey Road as Chinnor lead Cov a merry dance
In the end, Cov deserved the win but they were pushed all the way by a Chinnor side that never gave up even when Cov had started to pull...
1874tsmith
Mar 309 min read
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Coventry Rugby 14 Hartpury 13 - Cov pushed all the way to earn the points with last gasp converted try
The waterfalls trinkling like bells to my ear The earth rolls out before me through smiles and tears A country lost, a soul discovered...
1874tsmith
Dec 8, 20247 min read
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Coventry Rugby 45 Bedford Blues 7 - Cov forwards dominant as Blues' wings are clipped
When it's not always raining there'll be days like this When there's no one complaining there'll be days like this When everything falls...
1874tsmith
Sep 29, 20249 min read
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London Scottish 19 v Coventry Rugby 45: harvest moons, season openers and life in the fast Lane
He was a hard-headed man He was brutally handsome, and she was terminally pretty... In the heart of the cold, cold city (Life in the fast...
1874tsmith
Sep 22, 20248 min read
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The dam, the ram and some high hopes...
Once there was a silly old ram Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam No one could make that ram scram; He kept buttin' that dam 'Cause he...
1874tsmith
Aug 18, 20248 min read
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