Tue 02 Feb 2021 13:24

With excitement rising to fever pitch the much awaited Redditch Return to Rugby Match was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Balls were washed, ppe sprays topped up, safe seats marked in the changing rooms, risk analysis completed, referee organised and a wealth of players ready to go.

Then, with Murphy's Law in full operation, the rains came down. Redditch seemed to be the UK centre for overnight rainfall as every night seemed to produce another inch or half inch of rains.

The water logged pitch was just not playable.

And so, with heavy heart, the game was cried off with a promise of a rematch in the new year. 

The pigeons and the seagulls took over the pitch with the seagulls, better suited to the conditions, running out easy winners, by 31 points to 7.

news articles

  • End of the road

    Fri 24 Apr 2026 09:33

    Redditch will end their long hard season with a trip to Tenbury this Saturday. In a league where many teams sufferred during the season. Tenbury and Redditch are different sides to … view

  • Friendly Focus

    Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:39

    Redditch travelled over to Hopwood on Friday night to take on Five Ways Old Edwardians in a friendly. In a lively encounter Redditch ran out comfortable winners at 21-38 with 6 tries … view

  • Missed Opportunities

    Mon 23 Mar 2026 14:15

    Despite putting in their best ever performance against Malvern 2nd, Redditch were unable to capture that elusive win. A penalty try not awarded, a chip ahead that cruelly bounced out … view

  • Welcome Malvern

    Sat 21 Mar 2026 11:28

    Redditch are hoping to continue their run of decent form when they welcome Malvern 2nd to Bromsgrove Road this afternoon. Veteran 2nd riw Rob Clulee is back in the team after a … view

  • WOW

    Mon 09 Mar 2026 11:10

    Al the hard work over the last few months has finally paid off as Redditch totally controlled their match against Bromsgrove 3rds from beginning to end. With the good control and … view

Facebook