Zane Banton will be the club captain in the season ahead and the Saints stalwart says he’s ready for the challenge of his new role. “I’ve no problem with the responsibility of being one of the leaders in the team – that comes with age and experience. I’ve not been the...
Jess Unwin looks at how St Albans City have been preparing for the fight back from relegation...
Five years before he wowed audiences at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, St Albans’ tennis star Oliver Tarvet was already showing his flair for the game at The Marlborough Science Academy. This summer, the 21-year-old became the first British man since 2017 to come through the qualifying rounds at Wimbledon and earn...
Representatives of St Albans City Football Club have met with Chiswell Green Residents Association to discuss their ambitions to build a new stadium off Noke Lane. Last night's annual CGRA meeting saw club representatives share their early thoughts on the need for improved facilities and discussed how a new home could...
For more than 20 years, the Oaklands Wolves Academy has provided an opportunity for young people of all backgrounds to experience sport at all levels, whether it’s just for enjoyment as a respite from their studies, or as a route to becoming a professional athlete. “We look to create an environment...
Harpenden Rugby Football Club (HRFC) has announced a new partnership with Padel Pass Ltd to bring the world’s fastest-growing sport to the town. With over 100,000 active players, padel tennis combines elements of tennis and squash. Played in doubles format, on an enclosed court about a third the size of a...
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...
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