Match Reports

The stories behind Gainsborough's games and events.

31 October 2026 · Home

The Second XV v Newark 3rd XV

17–43

NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East

Gainsborough seconds keep battling against NewarkGainsborough's 2nd XV put in a committed performance against Newark 3rd XV at Roses on Saturday, 31 October, but finished on the wrong side of a 43–17 scoreline. It wa...

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31 October 2026 · Away

The First XV v Bingham

43–26

Midlands Division - Counties 3 Midlands East (North East)

Smythe hat-trick leads Gainsborough fightback at BinghamGainsborough's 1st XV fought back from 12–0 down to claim a 43–26 bonus-point victory away at Bingham on Saturday, 31 October. In lovely conditions, the visitors...

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24 October 2026 · Home

The Second XV v Ollerton Hoods

12–15

NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East

Gainsborough Seconds narrowly beaten by Ollerton Hoods in testing weatherGainsborough's 2nd XV were unfortunate to finish on the losing side after a strong performance against Ollerton Hoods, going down 12–15 at home ...

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24 October 2026 · Home

The First XV v Market Rasen & Louth II

31–0

Midlands Division - Counties 3 Midlands East (North East)

Gainsborough's outstanding defence shuts out Market Rasen in stormy conditionsGainsborough's 1st XV produced an outstanding defensive display to beat Market Rasen & Louth II 31–0 at home on Saturday, 24 October, stayi...

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18 October 2026 · Away

The Ladies XV: Inner Warrior Game Day

Unscored event

Inner Warrior Series

🏉💛🖤 INNER WARRIOR GAME DAY! 🖤💛🏉What a fantastic day of rugby yesterday as our Gainsborough RUFC Ladies took part in their first Inner Warrior Game Day of the season, hosted by Nottingham Casuals RFC, with six ladies’ ...

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17 October 2026 · Away

The First XV v Sleaford

24–56

Midlands Division - Counties 3 Midlands East (North East)

Four-try bonus point rewards Gainsborough’s fightback at SleafordGainsborough’s 1st XV came away from Sleaford with a four-try bonus point after battling to the final whistle in a 56–24 defeat. An early red card left ...

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10 October 2026 · Away

The First XV v Grimsby

27–17

Midlands Division - Counties 3 Midlands East (North East)

Price brace helps Gainsborough secure bonus-point win at GrimsbyGainsborough battled to a 27–17 bonus-point win away at Grimsby, with every player giving 100% from start to finish. Finley Price opened the scoring ins...

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03 October 2026 · Home

The Second XV v Lincoln 3rd XV

12–31

NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East

Gainsborough Seconds’ scrum strength shines despite Lincoln defeat 🏉Gainsborough’s 2nd XV put in a committed and physical performance at home at Roses, despite a 12–31 defeat to Lincoln’s 3rd XV. The scoreline told on...

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03 October 2026 · Home

The First XV v Southwell II

43–26

Midlands Division - Counties 3 Midlands East (North East)

Chadwick hat-trick helps Gainsborough to seven-try victory 🏉Gainsborough’s 1st XV secured a 43–26 win over Southwell’s 2nd XV, with Daniel Chadwick scoring a hat-trick in a Man of the Match performance. Gainsborough ...

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