Match Reports

The stories behind Gainsborough's games and events.

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 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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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 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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