A St Albans-based rugby club is on the verge of history, as OA Saints prepare for a landmark day at Twickenham that could cement their status as Hertfordshire’s most successful rugby club, across both the men’s and women’s game. On Sunday May 24, both the OA Saints 1st XV and 2nd...
Summer is upon us, and it’s time to dust down your racket and take to the court. Old Albanians Tennis Club are opening their doors to all this weekend, and they'd love to have come you along to join in try out the club, meet the people and coaches, and...
Old Albanians Junior Saints U18s have been crowned English National Champions after beating Dings Crusaders from Bristol at Sixways Stadium. The girls were involved in a nail-biting 17-17 draw at full time but by virtue of scoring the first try in the final walked away with the silverware at yesterday's clash. It...
The Saracens Women Rugby Academy at Oaklands College is celebrating an exceptional achievement after five of its players represented England at the 2026 U18 Women’s Six Nations Festival. The festival at Wellington College brought together the most promising young players from across Europe, with Saracens having a record number of representatives...
In June 2024, Old Albanians’ Cricket Club hosted some of the greatest names to have played the game of cricket, with more than 1,000 people watching the sport’s legends take on local players. A networking lunch saw 400 diners sit down in a marquee for a three-course meal and entertainment, followed...
Carshalton Athletic 1 St Albans City 0 (Isthmian League Premier Division)Report by Jess Unwin, photos by Jim Standen With the Robins desperately needing points to escape relegation, some might suggest it was no great shock that this last game of season 2025-26 ended in another disappointing defeat for Saints. But don’t tell...
Old Albanians Junior Saints U18s have made history by becoming the first girls team from both the club and county to reach the final of the RFU National Cup. Facing a long journey up to the north east of England and strong opposition in their semi-final from Houghton RFC, they seized...
St Albans City 4 Canvey Island 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division)Report from Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen Saints produced an emphatic win in their last home game of this season, but with thoughts already turning to the next campaign, many supporters will believe it’s probably more important...
A St Albans runner is taking on the challenge of the London Marathon for the first time to help secure the future of the city’s much-loved athletics track. Mark Stevens will run the 26.2-mile route to raise funds for St Albans Athletics Track at Westminster Lodge, which has been run by...
St Albans City 0 Aveley 1 (Isthmian League Premier Division) Report by Jess Unwin, photos by Jim Standen With top scorer Leo Sery and team captain Zane Banton both missing because of injury, St Albans simply could not find a way to break down Aveley’s determined and well-organised defence once the visitors...
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