As we came together for rugby this Remembrance Sunday, we also took time to pause and reflect. Across the club, we observed a moment of silence to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, those who served and those who continue to serve.
We will remember them.

Saturday

Corsairs Men's XV v Derby Nomads (Home)
Following the success of our combined training sessions with Nottinghamians, Corsairs Men's XV welcomed Derby Nomads to the Bay for our first home men's fixture in a while.

The combined side brought together coaches, familiar faces, new players and some of our friends from Nottinghamians for a competitive but friendly afternoon of rugby.

It was fantastic to see Saturday rugby back at the Bay, with everyone putting in a great shift. There was plenty of effort, good rugby and a few laughs both on and off the pitch.
The afternoon was rounded off with a successful post-match debrief in the clubhouse.

Great to have men's rugby back at home!

Sunday

At 11am, in between the day's rugby activities, we came together in silence to pay our respects to those who have fallen in service.

A moment to remember, reflect and show our gratitude.

U14s (with Casuals) v Ilkeston, Belper & Rolls-Royce XV (Home)

With several players away at the 7s Academy, Corsairs U14s joined forces with Nottingham Casuals to welcome a combined Ilkeston, Belper and Rolls-Royce XV to the Bay.

The visitors proved strong opposition, applying pressure from the start and showing particular strength at the breakdown and in the scrum. They played well throughout and finished deserved winners.

Despite the result, it was great to see the Corsairs and Casuals boys coming together and working as a team. Plenty of learning to take into midweek training ahead of another fixture next Sunday.

Well done to Harry and Dan, our Players of the Match!

U13s – Training

A good turnout for the U13s this morning, with plenty of opportunities to work on attacking and defensive structures.

Lots of running, contact work and practice putting those setups into action.

A big thank you to the parents who stepped in to help with the tackle bags. Your support is always appreciated!

U12s v North Hykeham (Home)

A stern test for the U12s against a very well-organised North Hykeham side.

The visitors' strong running and effective rucking put Corsairs under pressure early on, and it took the boys a little while to find their rhythm.

However, they stuck at it, grew into the game and finished much more evenly, producing some well-worked tries along the way.

Plenty of positives from the response, with tackling firmly on the agenda for the next few training sessions!

U11s at Syston RFC

A great morning of rugby in the fog for the U11s, taking part in a round-robin event against Syston and Coalville.

There were some challenging, physical games, but everyone enjoyed plenty of game time and showed fantastic teamwork.

The players worked hard through the phases, supported each other and put in a brilliant collective effort.

Well done, everyone!

U10s v North Hykeham (Home)

A competitive and enjoyable morning for the U10s against a strong North Hykeham side.
The visitors started quickly, putting Corsairs under pressure with two early tries. However, the boys soon found their feet, growing in confidence and matching the opposition with determined attacking rugby and some excellent defensive work.

There were strong carries, important tackles and plenty of commitment across the pitch, with both teams playing in great spirits.

It was particularly encouraging to see the progress being made at the breakdown, with improvements in rucking, scrummaging and competing for possession.

Rolling substitutions meant everyone got valuable game time, with every player putting in a shift.

A great display of resilience, teamwork and growing confidence, with plenty to build on!

U9s v North Hykeham (Home)

A great game for the U9s against a skilful and physical North Hykeham side.

The team showed just how much their training is paying off, producing some fantastic tackles and well-worked tries following some excellent passages of passing.

It was especially pleasing to hear the opposition praising the players for demonstrating their TREDS values.

Very happy coaches and a big well done to all!

U8s – Rugby Round-Up

A brilliant morning for the U8s, with plenty of attacking rugby, lots of tries and some fantastic teamwork.

The improvement from week to week is clear to see, with the players growing in confidence and continuing to develop their skills.

Keep up the great work, U8s!

U7s – Rugby Round-Up

A fantastic turnout for the U7s this morning, with another great step forward in their development.

The players' awareness and organisation are improving every week, and it's brilliant to see them starting to look for passes and work together rather than trying to do everything individually.

Defensively, the team is also becoming more confident, producing some fantastic try-saving tags across the games.

A big thank you to the parents and carers who helped with organisation.

Well done, everyone!

U6s – Training Round-Up

Our youngest Corsairs braved the chilly weather this morning and brought plenty of enthusiasm and determination!

This week's session introduced some new attacking and defending activities, helping the children understand different roles on the pitch and the importance of working together as a team.

There were lots of smiles, great effort and plenty of learning despite the cold.

Fantastic work, U6s!

All home match teams enjoyed a hot dog in the clubhouse. Our U14s were able to feast on homemade pizza.

We were also treated to a delicious cake stall from some family members raising money for local scouts. An impressive £75 was raised.

What's On This Week…
Tuesday
* 6.30pm – Mixed Touch Rugby. New players are always welcome!
* 6.30pm – U11s Training
Wednesday
* Gym sessions for U13s and U14s
Thursday
* 6.30pm – U10s, U12s and U14s Training
* 7.30pm – Walking Rugby

Another great week of rugby across the club, from our youngest players taking their first steps in the game to the welcome return of men's rugby at the Bay.

Thank you to all our players, coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters who continue to make it happen each week.