Harpenden RFC has revealed that the 59th National Pub Sevens (NP7s) will be part of the largest rugby sevens tournament in Europe. Selected to host the third leg of the LIT Super 7’s “Elite” Competition, this prestigious event will take place on Saturday June 21. Dating back to 1966, the NP7s is...
Garden Fields School’s six-a-side team are on their way to Wembley! The winners of February’s St Albans City FC Tournament took part in the Home Counties regional finals of the National League Trust six-a-side competition. Despite playing against strong sides Garden Fields reached the final and progressed to the Southern Regional Finals...
Did you know that St Albans boasts a successful cycle racing team which has enjoyed triumphs at national and international levels? Formed in December 2016, Verulam Cycle Club’s racing team provides the infrastructure and team support to nurture and grow talented riders. It is now considered one of the best racing...
The Oaklands Wolves sports academy has unveiled a new dynamic identity, which it says embodies the spirit of its community. At the same time, it has announced a major partnership with KitKing, Nike’s teamwear partner for Great Britain and Ireland, which will see the Wolves wearing Nike kits. Deputy principal Claire Dolan...
The day after securing her place in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a phenomenal victory at Manchester’s UK Athletics Championships, St Albans’ Phoebe Gill was back in school, enjoying some semblance of normality while she still could. It’s fair to say that things have taken a remarkable turn for the 17-year-old...
An iconic bright pink shirt will be worn by the Saints as they commence their 2024/5 season in the National League South. The new shirt is once again sponsored by St Albans rock band Enter Shikari, continuing their partnership of the past three seasons. The design of the "Clash 246" away shirt,...
Forget about England's impending Euros final, there's a local team who are worthy of celebrating for their own finals achievement. Fleetville Junior School's girls' football team excelled in the Premier League Primary Stars competition, a primary school education programme which uses the appeal of football to inspire children aged five to...
St Albans Rugby Club is actively recruiting ambitious players for the next season in a bid to strengthen its ranks. The club, which is located at Boggymead Springs, Oaklands Lane, Smallford, is seeking new talent for 1st, 2nd XV and Vets rugby (over 35). Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings...
The Aramco Team Series, taking place at St Albans’ Centurion Club in July, is shaping up as a preview for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Great Britain’s Charley Hull and Georgia Hall leading the early field announcements. Both are looking to build on fantastic 2023 outings at the tournament. Last year, Charley...
For any professional rugby player, there will always be a point in your career when it’s time to hang up your boots, but exactly what you do afterwards is perhaps not as obvious. After tenures with major local clubs, plus a stint representing his native Wales, Will Harries made the perhaps...
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