gridiron UK

In Norwich Sunday it was excessively moist for UEA Pirates v KCL Regents.

Perhaps because of the 2028 Olympics it would seem flag football now has to be played on a 3G/4G artificial surface explaining the Iceni Spears tournament move to Long Stratton.  An impressive performance by the Spears with both offence and defence much improved.  Pix of visitors Nottingham Uni Gold v Green to follow.

Regrettably after lengthy discussions and negotiations today's UEA Pirates v UCLU Emperors in Norwich was cancelled because the visitors did not have a suitably accredited coach on their sideline.

The second Ipswich Cardinals rookies this Sunday in Rushmere St Andrew.

A scoreless first half yesterday highlighting clearly first game of the season as both teams struggled to gel, finally Kent Falcons 14-08 UEA Pirates ... more here

Two more Saturdays of the Norwich Devils Women's Rookies Days.

UEA Pirates Rookies Day in Norwich Saturday marks for us the start of the UK college gridiron season.

Initially Sunday visitors the Essex Tridents were moving the sticks smoothly using the run but by the second quarter hosts the Ipswich Cardinals were ... more here

Needs to be said that Ipswich Cardinals 17-00 Berkshire Renegades was a bit coloured by the Renegades having just some 20+ players. An impressive ... more here

Congratulations if you've fully No Mow Mayed.  We shall be giving the lawn a haircut tomorrow as it's a four team tournament at the Norwich Devils Women today.

The forecast was even money rain for the Cardinals at Colchester Gladiators yesterday but the weather restrained itself to just spitting early on.  It ... more here

The Norwich Devils 63-00 loss to the London Olympians yesterday highlighting that like the late Bury Saints promotion to the Premiership is quite a leap. ... more here

We're easily confused but there seems to be two Bournemouth Bobcats.  One played the Norwich Devils last summer and the other met the Pirates in ... more here

That's a pity, today's Pirates v Essex Blades at Essex University ... more here

Yesterday on the fourth of the Pirates' first four downs they incurred ... more here

That's nice, the Norwich Devils have invited us to their free Superbowl party on the 11th.

Belatedly we observe Sunday's UEA Pirates - QMCL Vipers game in Norwich and we are obliged to Kit for so generously buying us some coffees.

A balmy 12°C in Norwich Sunday for the UEA Pirates v QMCL (Queen Mary College London) Vipers, first game this year of the four remaining.  Also in Norwich the magnificently spirited Iceni Spears are recruiting an additional coach.