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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

9 October 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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

It happened on Friday morning

6 October 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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.

3 October 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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

30 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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

29 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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.

28 September 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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.

26 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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).

25 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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.

22 September 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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

19 September 2026
Northampton Chronicle

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.

18 September 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Man jailed after 'causing misery' in Rugby

Anxhelo Muco was jailed at Warwick Crown Court

17 September 2026
Leicester Mercury

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'

16 September 2026
Northampton Chronicle

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.

15 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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.

14 September 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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

13 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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.

13 September 2026
Northants Telegraph

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.

11 September 2026
Northampton Chronicle

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!

11 September 2026
Coventry Telegraph

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

11 September 2026

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