Youngsters from North Bristol Juniors Rugby Club had the training session of a lifetime last night (Wednesday 1st April) when they were put through their paces by Bristol Rugby and Welsh national hero Ryan Jones. The former British and Irish Lion, who has earned 75 caps for Wales and won three Grand Slams in the process, led sessions for aspiring
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St Mary’s U16s become Bristol cup champions
St Mary’s Old Boys U16 Team became Bristol Junior Combination cup champions on Sunday as they beat Wells 38-0 to lift the trophy in the stands of Clifton RFC. A successful game of rugby saw them use the long and short ball to great effect, adding several tries in the second half against a stubborn Wells side who failed to score
Continue readingSt Mary’s Under-16s edge through to cup final
Sunday morning at Northwood Park, Trench Lane, saw St Mary’s Old Boys RFC host a fantastic Bristol Junior Combination under-16s cup game against Clifton, a match that had a lot riding on it. The two teams had met before in the final of the Gloucester Cup last season, so the home side were ready to dish out revenge, something they
Continue readingBSYFC Under-11 Girls back on form
Bradley Stoke Youth FC (BSYFC) Under-11 Girls saw off AEK Boco Red on a bitterly cold morning in Hanham but the football on show was a real showcase for the Bristol Girls’ League with both sides playing open, attacking football. The away side took the lead on 15 minutes when a late challenge on Lydia Tang saw them awarded a
Continue readingBSYFC Under-11 Girls remain unbeaten
The Bradley Stoke Youth FC (BSYFC) Under-11 Girls remain unbeaten after their 6-2 win over Longwell Green Whites on Sunday morning. The game, which was held at Patchway Community College, kicked off in windy conditions which affected the game throughout. The home side got going early when Zoe Jones hit a wonder-strike into the top of the net just minutes
Continue readingPeplow hat-trick bags three points for BSTFC
A returning Sam Peplow scored three goals for Bradley Stoke Town FC (BSTFC’s) First Team as they grabbed a last minute winner against St Pancras on Saturday afternoon. In a close game, Bradley Stoke found themselves 2-1 down at half time after Dan Hedges and Joel Wallis had scored for the away side, with Peplow grabbing a consolation goal for
Continue readingBSYFC Under-11 Girls share points with Westbury
After last week’s fantastic 1-0 win against AEK Boco Blue, Bradley Stoke Youth FC’s Under-11 Girls travelled to face last season’s runners-up Westbury Park Foxes, a side they had never scored against, let alone beaten! Despite a promising start for Bradley Stoke, with Daisy Ackerman going close, the side found themselves a goal down after just ten minutes when a
Continue readingSport round up: Running, cricket and rugby
Local ladies-only running club Sole Sisters have announced that their next beginners’ running course will start next week. The six-week course, particularly suited for ladies who have never run before or are returning after a long period of rest, illness or injury, begins on Monday 2nd September. The weekly sessions take place the Baileys Court Activity Centre in Bradley Stoke,
Continue readingChilly weather fails to deter Easter Bunny cyclists
Sunday morning saw the third consecutive Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt staged by the Stokes Cycling Club. The weather might not have been as good as last year, and the numbers might not have been setting records, but a good day was had by all. Many people from the local community joined in, looking for answers to the Easter quiz on
Continue readingBSYFC U10 Girls put up good show in biggest game of season
On Sunday morning there was some excellent football on show at St Ursula’s Academy where league leaders Bradley Stoke Youth FC’s Under-10 Girls took on a third place Westbury Foxes side in a game to secure second place in the Bristol Girls’ League. The game started really brightly with both teams having a chance to attack. Kayleigh Jennings coming close
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