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Prince Harry booed by Leicester Tigers' fans after being spotted in the stands at Welford Road

The Duke of Sussex, a famously passionate rugby union fan, was on the big screen during the Gallagher Prem clash with Gloucester

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
News

Man 'grabbed' girl as she walked to school in Rugby as police issue statement

It happened on Friday morning

Coventry Telegraph·5d ago
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Rugby infant mortality rate prompts taskforce investigation

A taskforce has been set up to investigate unusually high infant mortality in Rugby, which recorded 11 infant deaths in 2024 – half of Warwickshire's total of 22.

Coventry Telegraph·3 Oct
News

How just a few miles in Rugby can cost you an extra £19.50 for a tank of petrol

Motorists in the town with England's biggest fuel price gap have spoken of their anger at being forced to pay up to £19.50 extra to fill up in what they're calling a "petrol pump postcode lottery" — w

Coventry Telegraph·30 Sept
What's On

Dick Whittington Weekend

Dick Whittington Weekend Includes Bed and Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Show and Disco for over 18's Only

Skiddle·30 Sept
News

England rugby legend Johnson calls on coaches in Northamptonshire to get life-saving cardiac arrest training

Former England Rugby captain and Head Coach Martin Johnson has called on sports coaches across Northamptonshire to get vital cardiac arrest training as part of a campaign to raise awareness of undiagn

Northants Telegraph·29 Sept
Council

Rugby couple who died within weeks of each were inspiration behind award-winning daughter's passion for gardening

Rugby couple who died within weeks of each were inspiration behind award-winning daughter's passion for gardening  WarwickshireWorld

WarwickshireWorld·29 Sept
What's On

Forest Fireworks

Get ready for one of Leicester's biggest and best community fireworks events as Leicester Forest host their Annual Display

Skiddle·28 Sept
What's On

Northampton Saints Fireworks & Food 2026

Join Social Eats at Franklin garden's car park this November for a great display of fireworks, food & drinks.

Skiddle·28 Sept
News

Sandy hails 'excellent' Diamonds as Borough are battered at Hayden Road

Elliot Sandy hailed his team’s 'excellent performance' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds dismantled high-flying Rugby Borough 5-0 at Hayden Road on Saturday.

Northants Telegraph·28 Sept
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The Warwickshire town with 'unusually high' levels of baby deaths - as investigation launched

A taskforce will examine Rugby's high infant mortality rate. ONS figures for 2024 recorded 11 infant deaths, a rate of 9.3 per 1,000 live births compared with 3.9 nationally.

Coventry Telegraph·26 Sept
News

Sandy wants more 'intensity' as Diamonds host high-flying Rugby Borough

Elliot Sandy is calling on his side to rediscover their 'intensity' as they prepare to take on high-flying Rugby Borough at Hayden Road on Saturday (ko 3pm).

Northants Telegraph·25 Sept
News

Seven Gallagher PREM bosses expect Saints to retain league title this season

Seven of the 10 directors of rugby in the Gallagher PREM expect Saints to win the title again this season.

Northants Telegraph·22 Sept
News

Rugby woman involved in major conspiracy spared jail despite being found with £129k

Manuela Metaj, from Rugby, was involved in a major cannabis conspiracy operating across the UK

Coventry Telegraph·19 Sept
News

Great news! Fans of The Smoke Pit can now get their fix at all Northampton Saints home rugby matches

Fans of The Smoke Pit can now get their burger fix at all Northampton Saints home rugby matches, following the opening of the redeveloped Fan Village at Franklin’s Gardens.

Northampton Chronicle·18 Sept
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Man jailed after 'causing misery' in Rugby

Anxhelo Muco was jailed at Warwick Crown Court

Coventry Telegraph·17 Sept
News

Decision made on Leicestershire rugby club's alcohol licence plans after neighbours' noise fears

The head coach described Sileby Vikings as a family-friendly club with 'strategic ambitions'

Leicester Mercury·16 Sept
News

Northampton rail passengers warned of West Coast Main Line disruption over two October weekends

Rail passengers from Northampton travelling north via Rugby are being urged to plan ahead as major work will disrupt West Coast Main Line services over two weekends in October.

Northampton Chronicle·15 Sept
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International action coming to town as Red Roses get ready to return to the Gardens

International rugby will return to Franklin’s Gardens next year, when the Red Roses take on Italy.

Northants Telegraph·14 Sept
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Rugby prison officer James Speirs jailed for smuggling drugs into Gartree Prison

James Speirs, a former Warwickshire prison officer, was sentenced to six years in prison after admitting to smuggling drugs, mobile phones and other prohibited items into Gartree Prison in Leicestersh

Coventry Telegraph·13 Sept
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Saints taking 'bigger picture view' as skipper Fraser allays injury fears

Fraser Dingwall says Saints have been taking 'a bigger picture view' during their PREM Rugby Cup endeavours so far.

Northants Telegraph·13 Sept
News

Northampton Saints v Harlequins: Full team news for the PREM Rugby Cup clash

Jordan Els will make his Saints debut against his former club in the PREM Rugby Cup on Saturday.

Northants Telegraph·11 Sept
News

Golds galore as Rugby & Northampton youngsters storm to UK athletics title glory

Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club's Under-14 and U16 youngsters are celebrating after being crowned UK Youth Development League champions!

Northampton Chronicle·11 Sept
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I thought I just had a bad hangover - then I almost died from sepsis

Elle Black, 21, was in her first year of university when she almost died from sepsis after a night out watching Six Nations rugby with friends

Coventry Telegraph·11 Sept
News

M&S Pure Cotton Rugby Polo Top is £30 and makes an easy autumn layer

The pure-cotton top combines a classic rugby-inspired shape with a polo neckline, giving everyday outfits a sporty but polished finish

Northants Telegraph·10 Sept
News

Dowson delivers Saints injury update ahead of cup trip to Harlequins

Phil Dowson has delivered the availability latest from Saints ahead of Saturday's PREM Rugby Cup game at Harlequins (kick-off 4.45pm).

Northants Telegraph·8 Sept
News

Call for unity as mosque expansion on site of former Leicester rugby club refused

The council said the proposed building was “unacceptably squat and bulky"

Leicester Mercury·7 Sept
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'So much for us to learn' - Dowson reacts to Saints' cup 'hiding' at Saracens

Phil Dowson feels there is so much for Saints' young players to learn from Saturday's 96-42 defeat to Saracens in the PREM Rugby Cup opener.

Northants Telegraph·5 Sept
News

Saracens v Northampton Saints: Full team news for the season opener

Saints are set to dish out seven debuts in Saturday's PREM Rugby Cup opener against Saracens at StoneX Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

Northants Telegraph·4 Sept
What's On

All Vehicle Christmas fairy convoy

all vehicles christmas fairy convoy sutton coldfield to stratford-upon-avon saturday 28th november 2026 the best convoy around -

Skiddle·2 Sept
News

Rugby teenager dies from leukaemia as parents issue heartbreaking warning

A Rugby mother is urging parents to learn the warning signs of childhood cancer after her 14-year-old son Fred died just nine months after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The family initially put Fred

Coventry Telegraph·29 Aug
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Three-part documentary soon to be released on Northampton School for Boys’ unprecedented rugby success

A three-part documentary is soon to be released on the unprecedented success during the last rugby season for the Northampton School for Boys.

Northampton Chronicle·27 Aug
News

It's the battle of the 100 per centers as Doughboys head to Rugby Borough

Something has to give on Wednesday night as 100 per centers Wellingborough Town and Rugby Borough go head to head in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division (ko 7.45pm).

Northants Telegraph·26 Aug
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Paint thrown over multiple homes and cars in Rugby before culprits post bizarre note

Officers in Warwickshire have asked for the public's help

Coventry Telegraph·20 Aug
News

From a Castle Ashby campfire to England stars: Northampton rugby club celebrates 100 years

A Northampton rugby club is celebrating 100 years in the town.

Northampton Chronicle·20 Aug
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Man left with punctured lung and fractured ribs after Rugby station wall collapse

Edward Hanlon, 81, was walking down an alleyway when the wall, beside a car park at Rugby railway station, fell and injured him, leaving Network Rail with a £1.2m fine

Coventry Telegraph·18 Aug
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The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to new Saints prop Lefty Zigiriadis

To be a top-level rugby player, you have to have an incredible work ethic.

Northants Telegraph·16 Aug
News

Rugby doctor wins planning nod for cosmetic medical services in garage

Dr Sing Khein Tiong has been granted permission by Rugby Borough Council to convert the garage at his Dunchurch property to house an aesthetics service business, despite objections from neighbouring r

Coventry Telegraph·16 Aug
News

Brothers jailed for stealing £62,000 worth of Pokémon cards from Warrington gaming shop and Rugby gallery

Shane Johnson, 37, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 45 months and four weeks in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to burglary with intent to steal at two separate locations, jo

Coventry Telegraph·16 Aug
News

Grayson takes positives from time at Saints as he gets set to shine in Scotland

James Grayson is only taking the positives from his time at Saints as he begins to start his next chapter in rugby.

Northants Telegraph·15 Aug
News

'We love the relationship with Bedford' - Saints and Blues extend strategic partnership

Saints have announced the extension of the club’s strategic partnership with Champ Rugby side Bedford Blues.

Northants Telegraph·12 Aug
News

Six people arrested on suspicion of abducting two Rugby girls who went missing

They are all in custody

Coventry Telegraph·12 Aug
News

Missing Rugby girls, 11 and 12, finally found as new investigation underway

They had not been seen for more than 48 hours

Coventry Telegraph·11 Aug
News

From F1 apprentice to World Championship medallist, Savannah McKenzie Morgan's remarkable journey to Team GB

For 18 year old Savannah McKenzie Morgan, the journey from Rugby and Northamptonton Athletics Club to a World Championship podium in Oregon has been anything but ordinary.

Northampton Chronicle·11 Aug
News

Man, 81, left with punctured lung and fractured ribs after railway wall fell on him

Network Rail has been fined £1.2million over the incident in Rugby

Coventry Telegraph·11 Aug
Council

“Rugby must have a strong voice": Group leaders unite to set out town's priorities for local government reorganisation

“Rugby must have a strong voice": Group leaders unite to set out town's priorities for local government reorganisation  WarwickshireWorld

WarwickshireWorld·11 Aug
News

Police update in search for missing Rugby girls aged 11 and 12 as detective says 'don't'

They have not been seen for 48 hours

Coventry Telegraph·10 Aug
News

New plea over missing Rugby girls, 11 and 12, as police helicopter scrambled

They have not been seen for more than 48 hours

Coventry Telegraph·10 Aug
News

Reform leader George Finch says Nuneaton and Bedworth 'has to be HQ' of new North Council

The new North Council will replace Nuneaton and Bedworth, North Warwickshire and Rugby councils under the government's Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans

Coventry Telegraph·10 Aug