Chris Briers talks to the Gazette

The Blackpool Gazette’s Gavin Browne caught up with Joint Head Coach Chris Briers in mid-week. [This is reproduced courtesy of the Gazette]. ————————————- Chris Briers is targeting a full 80-minute performance as Fylde RFC look to make it three consecutive National Two North wins on Saturday. Having snapped a seven-game winless run with a 45-7 victory against Wharfedale on February 28, Fylde returned from a week off with last Saturday’s 52-38 success at Darlington Mowden Park. They outscored their hosts by eight tries to six, turning a 19-17 half-time lead into a 52-24 advantage in half an hour to claim only a second win at Darlington in 10 visits – despite 17 players being unavailable. Fylde’s joint-head coach told the

That’s more like it! Fylde back to winning ways!

FYLDE 45 WHARFEDALE 7: match report by Will Judd Fylde secured their first victory in seven games with their best performance in what feels like forever. It’s their first win in 2026, and what a win it was, bossing the ‘War of the Roses’ convincingly against old friends and rivals

Allan Foster

March 1, 2026

Slow Start Proves Costly for Fylde

Tynedale 34 v Fylde 26: match report by Simon Taylor Fylde’s search for their first win of 2026 continues as their lost their sixth straight game. A slow start to the game and an off-key first 40 saw them trail 24-0 at the break. A much improved second half saw

Allan Foster

February 22, 2026

Fylde U’14s at Bolton RUFC

[The following report was mistakenly omitted from the 1st XV v Scunthorpe match programme] On 8th Feb, the U14s were hosted by Bolton for the quarter finals of the Lancashire Cup Vase trophy. We were expecting a tough game as Bolton were a Pool A team while we were the

Allan Foster

February 16, 2026

Scunthorpe edge past Fylde in last 5 minutes

FYLDE 33 SCUNTHORPE 36 Fylde lose a 25-point lead in the 2nd half against Scunthorpe to go down to their fifth game on the bounce: match report by Will Judd The Woodlands crowd was desperate for a return to form on Saturday after Fylde’s recent struggles. And what better chance

Allan Foster

February 15, 2026

More Late Loss Agony for Fylde

Billingham 27 v Fylde 24: match report by Simon Taylor Fylde’s winless run stretched to 5 games as they suffered their fourth straight defeat in 2026. It was déjà vu from a fortnight previously against Macclesfield, as Fylde conceded a 76th minute penalty near their own 10-yard line, which Luke

Allan Foster

February 8, 2026

A brave effort against the outstanding N2(North) leaders!

Sheffield RUFC 29 Fylde 17: match report Sheffield RUFC are sitting pretty at the top of National Two (North) with an outstanding 100%, 16 wins out of 16 games played. They have dropped just one potential bonus point during the season when they failed to score four or more tries

Allan Foster

February 1, 2026

FYLDE MAKE FOUR CHANGES IN STARTING LINE_UP v OTLEY AT THE WOODLANDS

Fylde make four changes in their starting line-up to face Otley at the Woodlands on Saturday (ko 15.00). In the pack, Chris Rudkin returns at tighthead prop and Ben Dorrington

Allan Foster

March 20, 2026

THE BEN TREND MEMORIAL WALK – GET INVOLVED!

The Ben Trend Memorial Walk, Saturday 18 April 2026 Ben Trend was a fine local rugby player (a Blackpool RUFC and Fylde 1st teamer) and an outstanding, versatile sportsman who

Allan Foster

March 19, 2026

PETER ALTHAM CALLS IT A DAY AFTER 20 YEARS AT THE COAL FACE

Fylde’s highly popular, talented prop forward, Peter Altham, has announced his retirement from rugby after suffering injury earlier this season. He has graced Wharfedale, Fylde, Preston Grasshoppers and then back

Allan Foster

March 17, 2026

Fylde’s trip to the North East

Fylde travel to Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday (ko 15.00) and will be aiming to get their previously excellent away record up until the end of 2025 back on track.

Allan Foster

March 12, 2026

Tomorrow at the Woodlands!

The Mighty Vandals welcome Wigan RUFC 2nds to the Woodlands on Saturday, 7th March. Wigan 2nds are one of only three teams that have managed to best the Vandals so

Allan Foster

March 6, 2026

Happy 91st birthday Malcolm!

It was great to see one particular visitor at the Woodlands on Saturday at the Fylde v Wharfedale National Two (North) match. One of Fylde’s greatest ever former players, England

Allan Foster

March 3, 2026

Fylde aim to get back to winning ways v Wharfedale at the Woodlands

Fylde make three changes in their starting line-up for the visit of Wharfedale to the Woodlands on Saturday (28th Feb) ko 15.00. In the pack, Oli Trippier is at hooker

Allan Foster

February 27, 2026

“We have to realise that we’ve not become a bad side overnight” said Chris Briers

The Blackpool Gazette’s Andy Moore caught up with Joint Head Coach Chris Briers in midweek. [Reproduced courtesy of the Gazette]. Team boss Chris Briers insists Fylde RFC won’t panic and

Allan Foster

February 21, 2026

Fylde travel to old friends and rivals Tynedale

Fylde face perhaps their most difficult task of the season when they travel to Corbridge to take on 3rd placed Tynedale on Saturday (ko 14.00). Tynedale have won seven of

Allan Foster

February 20, 2026

Karen J Mould 1951-2026

We are very sad to announce the death of Life Member, Karen Mould. In the 80’s and 90’s Karen was an enthusiastic member of the ladies committee matchday tea teams,

Allan Foster

February 19, 2026

Alex Loney speaks to the Gazette ahead of Scunthorpe game

The Blackpool Gazette’s Andy Moore interviewed Fylde Joint Head Coach Alex Loney in mid-week. [Reproduced courtesy of the Gazette] Fylde RFC must control their emotions and maintain composure to win

Allan Foster

February 13, 2026

Bumper Fylde v Scunthorpe match programme

The Fylde v Scunthorpe programme is now available by clicking here. It’s packed with great stories incl.: Content edited by Allan Foster; technology & graphics by David Wiseman.

Allan Foster

February 13, 2026