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March 27, 2026

Lydney RFC announce major signing. Lydney RFC are delighted to announce Alex Seville will be joining the club for the 2026/7 season. Alex will be a player coach and join the coaching team of Nick Bartlett and Reece Boughton with Paul Morris becoming the Director of Rugby at the end of the season, writes Roger…

March 25, 2026

Lydney RFC Director of Rugby Sam Arnott

Lydney RFC Director of Rugby Sam Arnott As Saturday approaches, and with it my final league home game, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with Lydney Rugby Club. It has been an incredible honour to lead this club over the past four years. I’m also…

March 24, 2026

Next up at Lydney RFC

Next up at Lydney RFC Saturday 28th March The first team will be back home this Saturday for the final home league fixture of the season as we welcome Sidmouth RFC to Regentsholme. (Lydney 1st XV v Drybrook 1st XV Combination cup tie is next Saturday at Regentsholme) The United are on the road, making…

March 21, 2026

Marlborough v Lydney Match Report

‘Lydney win high scoring thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Marlborough 22 v Lydney 43 Back on the road Lydney faced a tough game against Marlborough, this unique setting for a rugby pitch is played on ‘The Common’ and always a competitive fixture, even though this season Marlborough are in the relegation zone whilst…

March 20, 2026

Team Selection v Marlborough

Team Selection v Marlborough | Away – K.O 2pm Saturday 21st March 2026 Here we go, Your Severnsiders going into tomorrows Regional 1 South West league fixture as we travel to Wiltshire to take on Marlborough 1st XV. Travel Info: The Clubhouse, Free’s Ave, Marlborough SN8 1DL #Driveonlyd #TheSevernsiders #TheBledisloeClub

March 18, 2026

Next up at Lydney RFC

Next up at Lydney RFC Saturday 21st March The first team are back in action this weekend after a break in the fixtures as we head to Wiltshire to take on Marlborough RFC. The United will be back home, we welcome Cheltenham Saracens to Regentsholme. Marlborough 1st XV v Lydney 1st XV | Away –…

March 13, 2026

Team Selection v Drybrook II

Team Selection v Drybrook II Saturday 14th March. Here we go, your Severnsiders squad going into tomorrows re arranged league fixture as we make the short trip to the Mannings Ground to take on Drybrook II. Drybrook II v Lydney United | Away – K.O 2:30pm #Driveonlyd #TheSevernsiders #TheBledisloeClub

March 12, 2026

Next up at Lydney RFC.

Next up at Lydney RFC. Saturday 14th March Only one fixture this Saturday for the senior sides as the United make the short trip to the Mannings Ground for a re-arranged league fixture against Drybrook II. Drybrook II v Lydney United | Away – K.O 2:30pm #Driveonlyd #TheSevernsiders #TheBledisloeClub

March 11, 2026

Lydney RFC announce new Coach

Lydney RFC announce new Coach. Lydney RFC are delighted to announce Reece Boughton will join the coaching team for the 2026/7 season. Reece will become the backs coach and join Nick Bartlett the forwards coach with Paul Morris becoming the Director of Rugby at the end of the season, writes Roger Pike. Boughton a 30-year-old…

March 7, 2026

Lydney v Launceston Match Report

‘Lydney beat Cornish All Blacks in thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Lydney 27 Launceston 21 Lydney faced another tough encounter against a strong Launceston side writes Roger Pike. With numerous players still unavailable Sam Arnott had yet another shuffle around, Alfie Searls came into the front row, Jack Cuthbert made a welcome return…