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Relegated Luton get a taste of London life

Luton Rugby Club - Denis OrmesherLuton Rugby Club face a tough season after being placed in London League One for the coming year. Having been relegated from Nation League Three the club may have expected to ... (14/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Rugby coaches boost

BY JAMES CUNLIFFE

Luton Rugby Club - Luton Rugby Club in action last seasonLuton's new director of rugby, Denis Ormesher, has boosted his backroom staff by securing the services of two hugely experienced coaches in their bid to return to the National Leagues ... (24/05/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Matt'll do nicely for Luton

Luton Rugby Club - Matt AllenLuton's new Director of Rugby, Denis Ormesher, has announced a big signing as his first, just one week into his new role ... (13/05/2008) Read More [Read More]

Luton plan for success

Luton Rugby Club - Denis OrmesherLutonians' new director of rugby Denis Ormesher has laid out plans for the club to bounce back from relegation disappointment ... (25/04/2008) Read More [Read more]

Scottish stick the boot in

MATCH REPORT

Luton Rugby Club - Action from Luton's game with London ScottishLuton were once again outclassed by superior opposition despite putting in a strong second half performance ... (19/04/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Luton limp against Lydney

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Luton Rugby Club - Luton Rugby ClubLuton were handed their 23rd defeat of the season against mid-table Lydney, conceding 28 second half points ... (12/04/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Lutonians get Blues man as new Director of Rugby

Luton Rugby Club - Denis OrmesherLuton Rugby Club have announced that Director of Rugby, Paul Alston will be leaving his post and replaced by Bedford Blues Colts coach Denis Ormesher ... (04/04/2008) Read More [Read More]

Second-half comedy allows Ealing to inflict defeat on Luton

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Luton let a half-time lead slip as they fell to defeat against high-flying Ealing. Ealing - who started the day fourth in the league - failed to mount any pressure in ... (29/03/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Luton brushed aside in top vs bottom clash

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The final score flattered table toppers Mouts Bay, and Luton will go home feeling relatively pleased with a gutsy performance ... (29/03/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Two tries for McNamee but same old story

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Luton were handed their 20th defeat of the season at home to fourth-placed Canterbury. The home side made a strong start to the match ... (29/03/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Relegation looming

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Luton's relegation from National Three South League was all but confirmed as they slipped to defeat against second-from-bottom Clifton... (29/03/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Struggling Luton made to pay for sloppy start

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Luton made a disastrous start to the game falling 17-0 behind in the opening 20 minutes...

(19/02/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Basement battle defeat leaves Luton staring at the drop

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Luton's stay in the National Three South looks to be coming to an end as they slipped to defeat against fellow stugglers Havant... (19/02/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Last-gasp dismay for battling Luton

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A last minute try from Albion robbed Luton of their second away win of the season but they did gain a bonus point ... (19/02/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Last-ditch try sinks Luton

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Luton Rugby Club - Luton's Bret McNammee, centre in green, in the thick of the action. Pictures - Keiron HillhouseBarking's last-second try robbed Luton of a valuable home win that would have moved them away from the relegation zone ... (19/01/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Little to cheer as leagues resume after Christmas break

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A disastrous second half was Luton's undoing against quality opposition. With the visitors at the bottom of the league and Cinderford in second place there was a degree of inevitability about ... (08/01/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Xmas gloom - Luton slump in second half

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A disastrous second half performance saw Luton surrender a 15-5 half-time lead to a Walsham side that was reduced to 14 men at one point ... (19/01/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Lowly Luton outplayed

Simon Lincoln's penalty on the brink of half-time proved to be Luton's sole score as they were outplayed by Lydney ... (22/12/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Luton still struggling

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A bad day at the office for league strugglers Luton saw them concede six tries to a strong Ealing outfit ... (01/12/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Luton go down battling to league leaders

An outstanding team performance was undone by the welldrilled league leaders containing former full Welsh international Lee Jarvis ...
(27/11/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Another reverse for Luton despite Peden tries

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A strong performance from Luton saw them come within a minute of securing a bonus point only against a side fourth in the table ... (10/11/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Suspension blow for Lutonians

Luton's Matthew Yang and Ryan Long were both issued suspensions by a Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel on Monday November ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Suspension blow for Lutonians

Luton's Matthew Yang and Ryan Long were both issued suspensions by a Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel on Monday November ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Struggling Luton run riot

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Luton Rugby Club - Lee Anker powers away for another try in a sparkling first halfLuton registered only their second league win of the season with a powerful display over fellow strugglers Clifton. They got off to the best possible start with 26 points in the ... (27/11/2007) Read More [Full Report]

First half madness cost Lutonians

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A poor first half performance condemned Luton to defeat and left them with only one win from their opening eight league matches ... (28/10/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Signs of better times ahead but it's still a struggle for Luton

A much improved performance after their EDF Energy Trophy exit last week was not enough as Luton conceded a crucial counter attacking try on the stroke of half-time from which they didn't recover ... (21/10/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Weakened Luton in painful Cup exit

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Luton Rugby Club - On the chargeLuton's first ever appearance in the EDF Energy Trophy came to an abrupt end following their first round defeat to Weston who reside one division below them ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Defeated Luton haven't a clue

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A lacklustre first half performance condemned Luton to their fifth loss in six games. Paul Alston's men are finding it tough in this elevated sphere of rugby and they produced arguably ... (06/10/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Defeat by a point is last-gasp agony for Luton

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Albion came from behind in the last ten minutes against 14 men to pip the league new boys by one point ... (29/09/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Tense but National glory for Luton at last

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Luton finally got their first win in National League rugby despite a nailbiting, backs-to-the-wall last 15 minutes. A 14 point lead after ten minutes had Luton on track as Andy Davey ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Wait goes on for Luton

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Luton Rugby Club - wait goes on for lutonLuton are still waiting for their first win in National League rugby. The home side were not as bad as the score suggests but poor clearance kicking kept on ... (18/09/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Alston: Loan signings will make a big difference

Luton Rugby Club - James GrahamLuton Rugby Club - Arthur BrentonLuton have signed two forwards on loan from Bedford to strengthen their forward line before their first home game in the National Leagues against Cinderford ... (18/09/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Crowley scores memorable opener but still no joy for new boys

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A wonder try from Sean Crowley gave Luton their first score in National League rugby but couldn't prevent a second defeat. Luton conceded an early try but a counter-attack saw Crowley ... (08/09/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Classy Scots give new boys a baptism of fire

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There was no disputing which was the better side on the day in Luton's first National League fixture at the mighty London Scottish. The former Premiership side blitzed the visitors to ... (01/09/2007) Read More [Full Report]

Rugby star coaches Luton's kids

Luton Rugby Club - Junior Paramore at Luton Rugby ClubLocal youngsters on Luton Rugby Club's Community Coaching Program were surprised by a visit from former Luton, Gloucester and Bedford World Cup star Junior Paramore who came to coach them ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Lutonians to promote rugby at family fun day

In their continued efforts to promote rugby and the club in town Lutonians are to hold their popular Family Fun Day at Newlands Road on Sunday September 2 at 10:30am. ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Defeat not a worry for Luton

Luton Rugby Club - Paul Alston, Luton Rugby Club Director of RugbyLuton Rugby Club went down 29-0 to Cambridge in their first pre-season friendly but Director of Rugby Paul Alston is positive that they're still on the right tracks ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Luton Rugby Club chosen to help promote the sport

BY JAMES CUNLIFFE

Luton Rugby Club - Luton Rugby Club's GoPlayRugby campaign team: L-R Simon Philby, Peter Williams, Andy Davey, Jon Barron, Ian Watt, Gary ForderThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) has chosen Luton Rugby Club to be part of campaign encouraging people to get involved in the sport ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Tribute to a popular Bedfordshire rugby star

SIMON HUTCHINSON

Luton Rugby Club - Pat Harris and David GunnerLuton rugby Club joined the Bedford Blues to pay tribute to one of the county's most popular players on Friday night ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Luton's national rugby ambitions need support

BY JAMES CUNLIFFE

Luton Rugby Club - Keith Butten, chairman of Luton Rugby ClubWith the town's football in the doldrums the rise of Luton Rugby Club has provided a bright spot on the sporting map. In winning Midlands One last year Luton guaranteed their ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Rugby men fit and ready for challenges to come

BY JAMES CUNLIFFE

Luton Rugby Club - Paul Alston, Luton Rugby Club Director of RugbyLuton Rugby Club are about to begin a historic season after winning promotion to the National Leagues for the first time in their history ... (15/06/2008) Read More [Full Report]

Luton - Kings of the Midlands

Midlands One league winners Luton ended the season with an average performance against a Luctonians side who needed to win to avoid relegation ... (12/08/2007) Read More [Full Report]

CHAMPIONS

Seven tries including a Joe Ross hat-trick took jubilant Luton to the title. Ambitious Luton were reaping the benefits of bringing in ex Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues flanker Paul Alston ... (12/08/2007) Read More [Full Report]

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