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(A View From The Stand)
A Coventry Rugby Blog - 2024/25


Chinnor 37 Coventry Rugby 45 - swing time at Kingsey Road as Chinnor lead Cov a merry dance
In the end, Cov deserved the win but they were pushed all the way by a Chinnor side that never gave up even when Cov had started to pull...
1874tsmith
2 days ago9 min read
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Coventry Rugby 24 Doncaster Knights 23: Cov hold on to secure much needed win - Coventry Academy prove far too strong for Hartpury
Following 3 straight losses and a series of disappointing displays even in victory, yesterday's win was a much-needed boost
1874tsmith
Jan 199 min read
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Why Coventry’s 150th anniversary celebrations proved a real disappointment for at least one supporter
The fact that 2024 also marked the club's 150th anniversary should have amplified supporters' current sense of optimism but it fell short...
1874tsmith
Jan 58 min read
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Ampthill 21 Coventry Rugby 27 - no walk in the park but Cov deservedly takes the spoils
Can't let this moment This moment  slip away 'Cause things  like this don't happen  to us everyday So take this moment And put it in a...
1874tsmith
Dec 1, 20248 min read
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Leicester Tigers 19 Coventry Rugby 33 - Tigers tamed by first half mauling as Cov stretch winning run to seven
We'll be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again We'll be back in the high life again All the eyes...
1874tsmith
Nov 10, 20249 min read
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Cambridge v Coventry Rugby - busloads of faith and a chance to ring the changes
You can't depend on the goodly hearted the goodly hearted made lamp-shades and soap You can't depend on the Sacrament no Father, no Holy...
1874tsmith
Oct 2, 20245 min read
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Shock horror as England's young guns given a first half spanking by Championship Cov - a club that's part of league not fit for purpose, allegedly...
I realize the way your eyes deceived me With tender looks that I mistook for love So take away the flowers that you gave me And send the...
1874tsmith
May 26, 20249 min read
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Hartpury University RFC 17 Coventry Rugby 47 - Hartpury blown away as Cov breeze into 2nd place
And I know a howlin' wind runs through here Blowin' every day. Yeah a howlin' wind runs through here Takes my breath away. Swing time is...
1874tsmith
Mar 24, 20248 min read
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Coventry 34 Ealing Trailfinders 32 - there once was a team from Ealing...
This is the moment we’ll remember Every day for the rest of our lives Time may rush us hurt or love us But on this day we have arrived...
1874tsmith
Mar 10, 20249 min read
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Bedford Blues 19 Coventry Rugby 34 - rainy days and Mondays don't always get you down...
What I've got they used to call the blues... What I feel is come and gone before No need to talk it out We know what it's all about...
1874tsmith
Jan 2, 20248 min read
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Coventry Rugby 37 Nottingham 21 - an on/off performance. (That's good on the pitch, not so good off it).
You think you've got it Oh, you think you've got it But "got it" just don't get it 'til there's nothing at all (ah) We get together Oh,...
1874tsmith
Dec 27, 202311 min read
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Doncaster Knights, attendances and the club shop at Christmas
When you try your best, but you don't succeed When you get what you want, but not what you need When you feel so tired, but you can't...
1874tsmith
Nov 13, 20238 min read
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Coventry Rugby v Nottingham - robbin' the 'hood
Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment Would you capture it, or just let it...
1874tsmith
Oct 1, 20237 min read
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Friendlies: Season 7 - the one with the red card
No life we're living when there's no time for giving No reassuring can end what I'm enduring. I'm looking hard for the slightest sign...
1874tsmith
Aug 28, 20237 min read
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Friendlies: Season 7 - the one with the Burger Boys...
You can't always get what you want, yeah You can't always get what you want, ooh yeah, child You can't always get what you want But if...
1874tsmith
Aug 21, 20239 min read
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