Rugby

Wimborne rugby under-14s

Trophy time for Wimborne's young rugby stars
WIMBORNE'S under-14s completed an unbeaten season to win the Dorset & Wilts Premiership Cup.

England's Poppy Cleall in action during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match at the DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday March 26, 2022.

Former Ellingham & Ringwood ace scores try as England hammer Scotland in Six Nations opener

Wimborne under-15s rugby

Wimborne under-15s win Dorset & Wilts Cup after thrilling final

Poole Grammar School under-15s rugby finalists (Picture: Leo Wilkinson Photography)

'There's a bright future for any of them' - Poole Grammar edged out in first national rugby final

Poole Grammar School under-15s rugby

Poole Grammar stars set for trip to Saracens for national rugby final

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Grant Hancox was in the points for Bournemouth (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth seal success at Royal Wootton Bassett

Lions lost to Ivybridge (Pictures: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth forced to settle for bonus point in Ivybridge loss

Old Redcliffians and Weston-super-Mare leap-frog Bournemouth after Hornets defeat (Pic: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth stung by Hornets defeat and drop two places

Bournemouth Rugby 2021 season (Pic: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth edged out in tantalising Exmouth contest

Lions' record-breaking captain Alan Manning with team-mate Freddie Gleadowe (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth late rally not enough to overcome leaders Exeter University

Three fathers and their sons played for New Milton

Family affair at New Milton as father and son trio all take to the field

Bournemouth 7s announce headline act as excitement builds for festival

Bournemouth 7s announce headline act as excitement builds for festival

Full crowds at sports venues look set to be allowed again from July 19

Government announce plans for full sports stadia later this month

England's Poppy Cleall scores their seventh try of the match during the Women's Guinness Six Nations match at Castle Park, Doncaster. Picture date: Saturday April 3, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU England Women. Photo credit should read:

'Her all-round impact is sensational' - Middleton hails 'brilliant' Poppy Cleall

Arthur Cordwell made his Premiership debut for Bath (Picture: Canford School)

Former Canford pupil Cordwell makes Premiership Rugby debut

Over 100 members of Oakmeadians RFC are cumulatively walking, running or cycling 10,825 miles, the distance travelled by the international teams during the Six Nations championship, before the end of the final day of the tournament on March 20

Bournemouth rugby club organises fundraiser to support club during closure

Fans are no longer permitted at Vitality Stadium

No Cherries fans permitted to attend games as Bournemouth moves into tier four

Oakmeadians Rugby Club, located at Meyrick Park in Bournemouth, have been supported by Simply Takeout as they have lost revenue due to the lack of fixtures this year

Return to rugby for Oakmeadians in ends in loss to Wimborne

Fans have not been allowed in at Cherries since February

Spectators to return to sports venues next month, Prime Minister announces

Operations Manager Wendy King and Merchandise Manager Paul Chapman, right, receiving printed t-shirts from BCP Media managing director Ian Shenton ahead of Paul's fundraiser

Volunteer and sponsor to walk 100km to help Bournemouth Rugby Club

Bournemouth will play no more games in the 2019-20 season (Picture: Simon Carlton)

RFU ends 2019-20 rugby season in England

Bournemouth wing Ethan Goudie touches down for the Twin Counties (Picture: Idris Martin)

Goudie goes over as Dorset & Wilts youngsters see off Hampshire

Mike Pope touched down for Lions against Barnes (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Late setback for Bournemouth as they remain rock bottom of National Two South

Bournemouth head coach Mike Pope (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Lions lose out in high-scoring clash with Bury

Poppy Cleall scored three tries for England (Picture: Adam Davy/PA)

Cleall hat-trick keeps England's Grand Slam hopes alive

Sam Hardcastle scored for Lions in defeat

Struggling Lions fall to heavy defeat at Dings

Alan Manning (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Rock-bottom Bournemouth thumped in crucial clash against fellow strugglers Sutton & Epsom

Dorset & Wilts under 20 v RAF Under 23 (Picture: Idris Martin)

'This team has endless possibilities' - Dorset & Wilts under-20s get campaign underway this weekend

Richard Sharp takes Bournemouth back to Sutton on Saturday (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Lions hoping lights will stay on in Sutton replay

Swans v Grove (Picture: Chloe Walker)

Desmond's try double proves not enough for Swans against Grove

Bournemouth record points holder Grant Hancox (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Discipline key for Lions in battle to avoid the drop

Grant Hancox touched down for Lions during their 40-7 National Two South defeat at Esher (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Hancox's early try not enough for Bournemouth at Esher

Sam Hardcastle touched down for Bournemouth (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth bottom of the pile after humbling home defeat to Clifton

Swans Stephen Woolley

Super Swans dig in to seal victory at Thatcham

Joe Rees could return for Bournemouth this weekend (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Rees could return for Clifton clash

Mike Pope (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Bournemouth climb off bottom of National Two South after thrilling draw with Westcliff

Richard Sharp takes his side to Westcliff on Saturday (Picture: Simon Carlton)

'It is going to be a monumental day for both teams' - Bournemouth gearing up for relegation '10-pointer' at Westcliff

Alan Manning scored his fourth try of the season (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Brave Bournemouth narrowly beaten as they remain bottom of National Two South

Rugby team pay home game tribute to Zane, 37, who was "always smiling"

Adam Higgins' try came in vain against Henley (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Indiscipline costs Bournemouth in narrow loss to title-chasing Henley

Grant Hancox kicked all 12 of Bournemouth's points against Redruth (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Lions stuck at the bottom after defeat at Redruth

Grant Hancox kicks for goal.

Kicking king Hancox holds his nerve as Lions overcome Old Redcliffians

Bournemouth's Grant Hancox (Picture: Simon Carlton)

'I was in absolutely no doubt that we were going to win that game' - Powercut halts Lions at Sutton

Bournemouth go to Sutton & Epsom on Saturday (Pictures: Simon Carlton)

Lions ready for bottom-of-the-table showdown

Grant Hancox converts during the South West Premier League match between Bournemouth and Exeter Uni, played at Chapel Gate Christchurch, Dorset on Saturday 3 November 2018. Photo by Simon Carlton..

Bournemouth left 'heartbroken' after last-gasp loss to Leicester

Playmaker Mike Pope.

Mike Pope becomes Bournemouth's third head coach of the season

Alan Manning touched down for Lions at Bury St Edmunds (Picture: Simon Carlton)

More misery for Bournemouth after first-half slump at Bury St Edmunds

Lions coach Jon Sanchez (Picture: Simon Carlton)

Sanchez insists rock-bottom Lions 'are getting to where we want to be'

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Twin Counties shot down by RAF

Head Coach Jon Sanchez and Performance Director Richard Sharp.

Lions delivered 'uncoachables' in brave showing against Dings

Jon Sanchez said Bournemouth gave themselves a "mountain to climb" against Barnes (Picture: Simon Carlton)

'We had a mountain to climb after 30 minutes' - Bournemouth's struggles continue

England's coach Eddie Jones takes a training session for local kids at Fuchu Asahi Football Park, Tokyo. PA Photo. Picture date: Friday November 1, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU England. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS:

'I hope they can finish the job' – Howe has respect for England rugby head coach Eddie Jones

Jon Sanchez, left, is excited by a new-look set piece for Lions (Picture: Simon Carlton)

'Everyone is saying it's a must-win game' - Bournemouth prepare for pivotal trip to Barnes