Basingstoke suffered a last minute defeat in a game they should and could have won. This defeat was a case of a game lost through errors with a first half full of missed tackles giving the visitors a half time lead of 19 points to nil. The second half Stoke came to life […]

Basingstoke travelled to Cornwall expecting a bruising encounter and so it Stoke fought hard and contained the home side to 12 points to nil in the first half, but the mistakes in the second half were the sides undoing as Mounts bay posted another 27 points to nil giving the final score of:
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With the new floodlights in place all 1stXV home games are 3.00 pm KO. The capability to play under lights has brought a new dimension to home games in the middle of winter, no more dark and dank ending to The lights also mean the Non Players lunch’s can be enjoyed without rushing for […]

Stoke won a real nailbiter against Maidenhead at Down Grange, Stoke started slowly and allowed the visitors to lead twice before a good passage saw tries for Myles Rutherford, converted by Mike Goodall, then Dave Lambert scored a long distance effort again converted by Mike. Mike Goodall then posted another penalty to take the score […]

Following on from the new ground opening in April of 2006. Basingstoke had a lunch and then the official opening of the new stand to complete the ceremonies following years of hard work on the 23rd of September 2006. Unfortunately the opposition on the day Cleve spoiled the proceedings by beating Basingstoke 53-24.

Basingstoke produced the goods to win the second away game convincingly. Stoke played into the wind in the first half turned round at half time 8-0 up from a Caan Childs try and Mike Goodall penalty. The second half Stoke cranked things up and although conceding points never looked as if they would relinquish […]