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RUGBY UNION 16^th Feb, 2017

Alcester's title hopes dented following defeat to Coventry Welsh

20^th Feb, 2017

Redditch turn on the style to seal derby victory

RUGBY UNION 16^th Feb, 2017

Relegation fears eased for Redditch following first away win of campaign

SPORT 6^th Feb, 2017

Alcester fight back to see off resilient Medics

SPORT 30^th Jan, 2017

Leaders Alcester grind out hard fought victory

SPORT 30^th Jan, 2017

Kingfishers denied crucial victory at the death

SPORT 24^th Jan, 2017

Alcester 2nds to be crowned Warwickshire Shield winners

SPORT 24^th Jan, 2017

Away day delight as leaders Alcester extend their advantage

SPORT 23^rd Jan, 2017

Much-improved Keresley are too good for Kings

SPORT 16^th Jan, 2017

Kingfishers see Plate hopes ended at last eight stage

SPORT 16^th Jan, 2017

Alcester edged out by Birmingham visitors

SPORT 17^th Jan, 2017

Merit Table contest is an entertaining affair

SPORT 10^th Jan, 2017

Scoreline is harsh on Kings' endeavours

10^th Jan, 2017

Alcester 2nds clinch place in another Shield final

10^th Jan, 2017

Perfect ten takes Alcester to the summit

SPORT 9^th Jan, 2017

Valuable victory for Kingfishers

SPORT 4^th Jan, 2017

Players enjoy festive fun at Kings Coughton

SPORT 19^th Dec, 2016

Alcester see off promotion rivals to climb into second place

SPORT 19^th Dec, 2016

Depleted Kings Norton show admirable endeavour

15^th Dec, 2016

In-form Alcester end derby jinx

SPORT 6^th Dec, 2016

Alcester march on in friendly

SPORT 22^nd Nov, 2016

Walkover victory for Alcester as Kings fail to raise a team

SPORT 15^th Nov, 2016

Redditch enjoy impressive Vase Plate victory

SPORT 10^th Nov, 2016

Kingfishers secure impressive bonus point victory

High-flying Alcester continue to impress

SPORT 2^nd Nov, 2016

Another win for Alcester who continue to climb

SPORT 31^st Oct, 2016

Kings claim derby honours with entertaining win over Redditch

26^th Oct, 2016

Alcester serve up remarkable victory to mark president's lunch

SPORT 25^th Oct, 2016

Spirited Kings Norton claim bonus point at Pershore

24^th Oct, 2016

Bonus point win is a welcome tonic for Redditch

SPORT 20^th Oct, 2016

Valiant Alcester A effort ends in narrow defeat

SPORT 5^th Oct, 2016

Derby delight for Alcester at Kings Coughton

SPORT 5^th Oct, 2016

Kingfishers looking for improvement after Welsh defeat

SPORT 29^th Sep, 2016

Kings 2nd impress

SPORT 3^rd Oct, 2016

Kings share the spoils in pulsating encounter

SPORT 29^th Sep, 2016

Alcester show plenty of promise ahead of return to league action

SPORT 15^th Sep, 2016

Woodrush make a winning start

SPORT 15^th Sep, 2016

Kingfishers grind out impressive victory

SPORT 13^th Sep, 2016

Late disappointment but positives for Kings Norton

SPORT 7^th Sep, 2016

Woodrush ease into North Midlands Shield first round

SPORT 7^th Sep, 2016

Alcester edged out in scrappy Warwickshire Vase last eight tie

SPORT 28^th Apr, 2016

Alcester under 16s turn on the style

SPORT 20^th Apr, 2016

Alcester RFC hand out the accolades

SPORT 20^th Apr, 2016

Final day success seals top five spot for Kings

SPORT 18^th Apr, 2016

Kingfishers stay up in emphatic fashion

SPORT 13^th Apr, 2016

Redditch Development side savour title triumph

SPORT 13^th Apr, 2016

Alcester seal survival in impressive fashion

SPORT 6^th Apr, 2016

Kings earn long-awaited victory over Claverdon

SPORT 6^th Apr, 2016

Priceless victory for Alcester in the battle for survival

SPORT 23^rd Mar, 2016

Kingfishers celebrate derby double

SPORT 10^th Mar, 2016

Kings take the spoils in a ‘game of two halves'

SPORT 10^th Mar, 2016

Alcester fade after a bright opening half

SPORT 3^rd Mar, 2016

Sevens is a big hit

SPORT 24^th Feb, 2016

Alcester prevail against depleted Kings

SPORT 18^th Feb, 2016

Kings emerge with credit against promotion-chasers

SPORT 18^th Feb, 2016

Plenty of positives for hardworking Alcester

SPORT 28^th Jan, 2016

Kings Norton RFC hang on for derby win

SPORT 12^th Jan, 2016

Kingfishers shade tense encounter

SPORT 12^th Jan, 2016

Alcester on the rise after away win

SPORT 29^th Dec, 2015

Dads and Lads win festive encounter

SPORT 22^nd Dec, 2015

Alcester fade away after bright start against promotion-chasers

SPORT 22^nd Dec, 2015

Kings grind out win

SPORT 9^th Dec, 2015

Kings survive a late scare against strugglers

SPORT 10^th Dec, 2015

Strong second half display seals derby win for Kingfishers

SPORT 3^rd Dec, 2015

Alcester impress in Vase victory

Kingfishers book their place in North Midlands Vase final

SPORT 25^th Nov, 2015

Kings pull through to seal away win

SPORT 18^th Nov, 2015

Kings see off Alcester in a forgettable encounter

SPORT 12^th Nov, 2015

Spoils are shared in intriguing Kings Coughton contest

SPORT 4^th Nov, 2015

Fireworks fun for all at Alcester Rugby Club

SPORT 29^th Oct, 2015

Below-par Alcester suffer disappointing defeat

SPORT 15^th Oct, 2015

Woodrush start to fire

SPORT 15^th Oct, 2015

Alcester edged out in derby

SPORT 30^th Sep, 2015

Impressive Alcester have the bit between their teeth

SPORT 24^th Sep, 2015

Chiles hat-trick inspires Alcester victory

SPORT 30^th Jul, 2015

Momentous moment in Rugby World Cup year

SPORT 30^th Jul, 2015

Alcester aim to maintain their exciting approach

SPORT 11^th May, 2015

Redditch win Plate final in dramatic shoot-out

England training comes to life for Rhinos

SPORT 16^th Dec, 2014

Kingfishers left frustrated in Coventry

Kings win derby but Redditch show plenty of grit

SPORT 4^th Sep, 2014

Woodrush secure impressive Shield victory

SPORT 9^th Mar, 2015

Kings grind out victory

SPORT 9^th Dec, 2014

Alcester continue impressive run

SPORT 12^th Jan, 2015

Woodrush earn victory in scrappy affair

SPORT 18^th Nov, 2014

Depleted Alcester grind out victory

SPORT 9^th Mar, 2015

Redditch lose to promotion-chasers

SPORT 13^th Apr, 2015

Kings Norton claim third placed finish

SPORT 8^th Dec, 2014

First half blitz sets up Kings Norton victory

SPORT 19^th Feb, 2015

Depleted Rush miss out on Midlands final

SPORT 8^th Dec, 2014

Victory for improving Redditch

SPORT 1^st Jul, 2014

Alcester eyeing a promotion push

26^th Mar, 2015

Good day for Alcester sides

SPORT 27^th Nov, 2014

Much-changed Kings win on the road

SPORT 3^rd Nov, 2014

Redditch cruise part struggling Warwickian

Kingfishers are ready to rumble

SPORT 11^th Sep, 2014

Kings open with Vase victory

SPORT 13^th Oct, 2014

Woodrush beaten in tough encounter

SPORT 23^rd Sep, 2014

Kingfishers cruise to first win of the season

SPORT 18^th Nov, 2014

Kings left to rue sloppiness in tight defeat