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



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


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


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 2, 20258 min read


Coventry Rugby 24 Doncaster Knights 23: Cov hold on to secure much needed win - Coventry Academy prove far too strong for Hartpury
Following 3 straight losses and a series of disappointing displays even in victory, yesterday's win was a much-needed boost
1874tsmith
Jan 19, 20259 min read


Leicester Tigers 19 Coventry Rugby 33 - Tigers tamed by first half mauling as Cov stretch winning run to seven
We'll be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again We'll be back in the high life again All the eyes...
1874tsmith
Nov 10, 20249 min read


Nottingham 15 Coventry Rugby 34 - Cov ease past Nottingham in final quarter as Opoku's good luck is Martin's misfortune
‘Cause baby, you’re a firework Come on, show ’em what you’re worth Make ’em go, “Oh, oh, oh” As you shoot across the sky Baby, you’re a...
1874tsmith
Nov 2, 20248 min read


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


Why Steve Boden's departure from Doncaster Knights should concern everyone with an interest in the Championship
Well I hope I don't die too soon I pray the Lord my soul to save Oh I'll be a good boy, I'm trying so hard to behave Because there's one...
1874tsmith
Feb 28, 20248 min read


Championship Recruitment - the times they are a-changin'?
Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide, the chance won't come again And don't speak too soon for...
1874tsmith
Apr 13, 20237 min read
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