From Curate’s Egg to dramatic winners

Fylde 31 Rossendale 24: report by Allan Foster A “curate’s egg” is an idiom describing something as partly good and partly bad. Originating from an 1895 Punch magazine cartoon, it depicts a timid curate trying to politely reassure his bishop that his stale egg is not entirely bad, saying “Parts of it are excellent!”. Fylde’s performance against fellow Lancashire neighbours Rossendale in this first ever National League game between the two clubs at the Woodlands could not have been better described. There was much to play for, especially for the Stags as they battle against relegation in their first season at this level. The Woodlands Clubhouse was packed before and after the match with over 1,000 spectators turning up on a dry and

Senior Colts reach Final by winning at Sedgley P

A fine, gutsy show by Fylde Snr Colts saw them edge out Sedgley Park Colts in the semi-final of the Joe McDonough U18 Trophy at Park Lane on Sunday by 24-31 points. They move on to face Liverpool St Helens Snr Colts in the Final at Heaton Moor RUFC on

Allan Foster

March 25, 2026

FYLDE 43 OTLEY 26: match report by Will Judd

Sun, prosecco, congas and tries at the Woodlands In a great day for rugby, Fylde and Otley fought out a game which remained in the balance for almost the entire contest. A big crowd of 910 – of the 20 National League fixtures the highest of the day shaded only

Allan Foster

March 23, 2026

Fylde Mow Down Park

Darlington Mowden Park 38 v Fylde 52: report by Simon Taylor A resurgent Fylde backed up their return to winning ways with an away day 5 pointer in a high scoring and highly entertaining game. A try fest with attacks on top and defences sometimes porous saw them outscore the

Allan Foster

March 15, 2026

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

Fylde make three changes in their starting line-up

Fylde make three changes in their starting line-up for the visit of Rossendale to the Woodlands (ko 15.00). In the pack, Mike Walton returns after being on the bench last

Allan Foster

April 17, 2026

Chris Farrows 250th home game, behind the lens

Chris has given his time up week in, week out, he’s there on the sidelines capturing every home game, not for recognition, but for the love of the club Chris’s

Allan Foster

April 17, 2026

The heart of Fylde Rugby Club beats on its pitches!

Every weekend, they carry the weight of the game — boots pounding, tackles landing, memories being made. From the senior sides battling it out, to over 450 young players taking

Allan Foster

April 8, 2026

Bob Barclay’s funeral

The service of commemoration for Bob Barclay will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church, Lytham, on Friday 24th April at 12 noon prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only

Allan Foster

April 8, 2026

OAKS v ANTI-ASSASSINS CANCELLED

We are sorry to report that the game between the OAKS (the alumni association of former Arnold, King Edward VII & Queen Mary Schools students) and the invitational team, the

Allan Foster

April 1, 2026

SIGN UP FOR THE COW PAT CHALLENGE!

fylderugby and pembertonsfarmshop Ready to WIN big… from a cow pat? 🐄💰 Here’s your sign to get involved with the Cowpat Challenge … where luck, timing & one very important

Allan Foster

March 29, 2026

The Mighty Vandals in promotion battle at KL

Critical game today for the Mighty Fylde Vandals – Social Rugby as they need a win at Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Union Football Club 2nds to keep on the shoulders of

Allan Foster

March 28, 2026

Robert ‘Bob’ Barclay BEM (1944-2026)

FYLDE RUGBY CLUB: MEDIA RELEASE, 28th March 2026 We are extremely sad to report the death of Bob Barclay, a major figure in Fylde RFC’s history in the last 60

Allan Foster

March 28, 2026

TOP RUGBY LEADERS VISIT LSA & FRCF

[Posted courtesy of Lytham St Annes High School] 23rd March 2026. Today, we were proud to welcome two hugely influential figures in the world of rugby. Bill Sweeney and Sir

Allan Foster

March 24, 2026

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

Allan Foster

March 21, 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