Category: Dorset sport

Learning new moves: French rugby renaissance

Inspired by legendary coach Pierre Villepreux, Clayesmore coaches return from France with a fresh approach to rugby – Sam Peters reports On a mission to...

Local author triumphs at glittering UK Sports Book Awards

Sam Peters wins Best Sports Writing Award for his acclaimed book Concussed, an impactful investigation into sports brain injuries Local author and former journalist Sam...

Alex, master and champion of the world…

From mocking the game to becoming a world champion: Alex Kley’s record-breaking achievements all started in a Dorset village hall When I was 13, of...

South Molton Stallions dominate the Doddler’s Wessex Ridgeway Relay again

If you happened to be out walking on Sunday 19th May you may have noticed lots of runners about in the sunshine: if so,...

Freddie Norman – national champion

After a year of rigorous training and overcoming nerves, the young boxer showcases his potential and snatches his first national title Freddie Norman turned up...

Village turns out to cheer their European Champion Ruby Else-White!

Early in April, Stalbridge's Olympic hopeful, 17-year-old Ruby Else White, travelled to Croatia for the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championships in Poreč. Fighting in...

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Henry’s Big Night

From fainting goat to star pupil – Sir Henry Hall’s masterclass debut with Harry Meade proves a winter training triumph November has been much quieter...
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Forever fronds

Meet the couple who have brought an exotic plant world to the village of Spetisbury, growing a pteridophile passion into a living t was a...