Ampthill & District Community Rugby Club are looking to appoint a Head Coach for the Jets  – the club’s highest ranked fully amateur team.  The Jets bridge the gap between the community and semi-professional side of the club and is essential in providing a pathway for local players to the Elite game. This is a voluntary position and will report directly to the Director of Rugby and work collaboratively with the Head Coaches for the 1881s and Ampthill Academy. Job Role To achieve the best performance possible for the Jets, aiming to challenge for honours in any league or cup comp ..read more

It is with great sadness that the club must report the passing of Fred Trussell on Thursday 9th May. Fred played his rugby at Colmworth House, his works team initially before transferring to Ampthill. He played fly half and became vice captain of the Extras under Roy Duffin. Not a speed merchant but had a great boot and always played with a smile. Fred’s warm personality and dry sense of humour was most welcoming to many of the U.S. Servicemen based at Chicksands during that era. Most of the young Americans were experiencing rugby for the first time, with many of them ditching their ‘Buds’ for ..read more

A stunning second half comeback helped Hartpury condemn Ampthill to their first home defeat since early February, and in the process leapfrogged the Mob in the RFU Championship table. Hartpury DoR John Barnes said “We spoke at half time about getting a bit of control and territory, and try and play a bit more with the ball, and we certainly did that. A lot of the great games we’ve had with Ampthill have gone down to the last few minutes so we’re glad come out on the right side of it”. The Mob scored the opening try of the match after just 3 minutes. A brilliant pass from Brandon Jackson set To ..read more

The Mob welcome old friends Hartpury University to The Olney Field in their final home game of the 2023-24 Championship season with Head Coach Paul Turner demanding “a big performance” from his squad. “We let ourselves down last Saturday” said Turner, “we’d put together a run of performances and went into that game with the wrong mentality. We’ve had a good look at ourselves and each other this week. We want to finish the season on a high but Hartpury are always tough opponents with a very good set piece and we’ll need to win all of our individual battles to get the result we want” Turner make ..read more

RFU given ‘wake up call’ over second-tier clubs’ future amid Cornish Pirates’ contracts concern Pirates life president Dicky Evans calls for fresh approach to funding from HQ and Premiership clubs ‘locked in their ivory tower’ The Rugby Football Union has been handed “yet another wake-up call” over the future of English rugby’s second tier after Cornish Pirates confirmed they had only issued contracts until the end of next season. Pirates have demanded clarity from the RFU on both future funding and promotion to the Gallagher Premiership, stressing that potential investors require as ..read more

A massive thank you to everyone that turned out on Saturday for the #helpfornahani charity rugby game. The Ampthill community really came together and literally “joined the fight” – we hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did in putting it on! Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to create and run the event and especially to all the businesses and individuals who donated prizes to the raffle and silent auctions. You’re all amazing! There is still time to donate at https://gofund.me/83ce4ef6 #helpfornahani The post #helpfornahani Charity Match appeared first on Ampt ..read more

Ampthill travelled to league leaders Ealing Trailfinders with the players under no illusions as to what lay in store for them.  “we’re well aware of whats coming this weekend after the home result – they going to be gunning for us but its going to be a really good occasion on Saturday” said Captain Morgan Strong ahead of the game. The visitors were behind within two minutes of Sara Cox whistle! An early penalty on the 22 kicked to the corner. The Mob stole the lineout but Charlies Brackens kick from the try-line was charged done by the Ealing hooker who dived on the ball to score. 5 – 0 E ..read more

The Jets travelled to Putnoe Woods to play local rivals Bedford Athletic in the Bedfordshire Cup Final under the Friday Night Lights with a very young squad – a number of the players had won the Beds Under 18s Cup last Saturday. The Ath are a well drilled unit and and an early yellow for Jets skipper Crawford gave them the advantage at the scrum and a period of domination that lead to them leading 31-7 at the break. The Jets rallied during oranges and with a couple of tactical changes took the game to their hosts in the second half . As condition worsened, the Jets handling and speed took cont ..read more

Introducing your two teams battling it out in the #helpfornahani charity match taking place at Dillingham Park on Saturday at 1pm. Ampthill Academy Samuel Whitbread Academy Ampthill Rugby Academy and local school Samuel Whitbread Academy have teamed up will be locking horns in a charity rugby game on Saturday 4th May at Ampthill RUFC. Our aim is to try and raise some extra funds for local rugby legend Aaron Nahani, in his battle against a high grade Glioma. TICKET EVENT (£5 ech) https://ampthillrufc.ticketco.events/…/ampthill_v… SAT 4TH MAY @ Ampthill RUFC CHARITY GAME vs Samuel Whitbread ..read more

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