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News 'n' Views
Short reads on pre- and post-match views from coaches and captains, depending on availability and mood, plus any other titbits that may be of interest when you're killing a bit of time.
Defence wins it at Bracknell
The 1s travelled to Bracknell on Saturday for one of the toughest away days in the league and won 20-7. Head coach Jay Henderson rates it as the most satisfying result of the season so far. “It’s a very, very tough place to come,” said Jay. “We knew they had some very experienced players, especially in the pack, and their 15 was very good. So we knew what we had to do.” Last week the side showed off its attacking rugby. This time it was the defence that did the talking, and t
3 days ago2 min read
Sam Bowers, Reading Women's Head Coach, talks about the lead up to their home derby against Abbey.
Derby Day: Kites ready for Reading Abbey On Sunday the Reading Kites host Reading Abbey at Holme Park in the biggest game of their season so far. We caught up with coach Sam Bowers ahead of the derby. Sunday 11 October, kick-off 2.30pm, Holme Park "There's a lot of excitement," says Sam. "The whole team have built up to it." There are new faces in the Kites squad this season, and they are learning fast what this fixture means. "We've got new players that don't know the backgr
6 days ago2 min read
57 points, a fortress kept and a 150th cap
Reading 1s 57 – 10 Oxford, Saturday 3 October 2026 What a way to open the home season. The 1s came out to play attacking rugby on Saturday and ran in 57 points against Oxford at Holme Park. Captain Will Proctor-Searle was beaming afterwards. "Over the moon. First home game of the season. The boys knew we had a fortress here last season and we kept it that way. A lot of tries, a lot of free-flowing running rugby. When we set a platform we're a dangerous team, and we're going t
Oct 42 min read
Beaconsfield II 47–47 Reading 1 XV
The 1s opened the season away at Beaconsfield and came home with three league points from a game that finished level at forty seven each. A young side with debutants across the pitch, a rock hard ground, and a finish that said a great deal about where this group is heading. From the touchline the defence was the thing. Flat, on it, tough and low, and on that surface, for a first game of the season, outstanding. Gareth Tully, Director of Rugby "Winning positions ending up as a
Sep 273 min read
A fantastic weekend of rugby at Holme | Post-game Views direct from the coaches
Friday Night Lights saw a big crowd for both games. Friday night under the lights, and the 1st XV came away with the win. "We started okay in the first five, ten minutes," said head coach Jay Henderson. "Pressure took them into making a couple of mistakes." Towards the end of the first half, Reading found the shape they have been working towards. "We started to play a little bit more of the rugby that I want us to play, and we scored a really good try off the back of that." H
Sep 213 min read
Reading RFC Welcomes The Horse Box Sauna for Members Only Introductory Sessions
Recovery is about to get a lot warmer, and a lot colder, at Reading RFC. The club is welcoming The Horse Box Sauna for two members only introductory evenings on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September, giving players, supporters and club members the chance to try a Nordic-style wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience at the club. The idea is simple: bring a high-quality recovery experience to Reading RFC, test the appetite among members, and, if it proves successful, e
Sep 162 min read
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Jul 111 min read
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