Rugby union

Left to right: Ben Renshaw, Tim Passmore, Roger Pierson and Jordan Letts

Ipswich Rugby's education hub has positive first year.

Ipswich YM Rgby Club have launched the Brian Williams Foundation Hardship Grant, to make the sport he loved accessible to all. His widow, Wendy Williams (second right) attended the launch and opening of the 'Legends Bar.' L-R: Wendy's daughter, Bob

Ipswich YM Rgby Club have launched the Brian Williams Foundation Hardship Grant, to make the sport he loved accessible to all. His widow, Wendy Williams (second right) attended the launch and opening of the 'Legends Bar.' L-R: Wendy's daughter, Bob

Ipswich YM Rugby Club dedicate new grant to former president

Gracie Besant, 14, has just won first place in the British Powerlifting competition. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Gracie Besant, 14, has just won first place in the British Powerlifting competition. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Powerlifting champion Gracie, 14, sets sights on more sporting success

Director of rugby Anthony O'Riordan at St Joseph's College, Ipswich

Director of rugby Anthony O'Riordan at St Joseph's College, Ipswich

School's rugby festival returns for 35th year

Vicky Macqueen played for England's Red Roses for more than five years as a fullback

Vicky Macqueen played for England's Red Roses for more than five years as a fullback

Suffolk New College

Former England rugby star scrums down with Suffolk students

Tom Miller was a gifted athlete and had signed his first professional contract with Nottingham Rugby Club before his death

Tom Miller was a gifted athlete and had signed his first professional contract with Nottingham Rugby Club before his death

Memorial rugby match to celebrate life of 'gorgeous son and brother' Tom

Town player Cole Skuse was knocked out during a match against Norwich. The injury was later described as not as bad as first feared was later given the all clear.

Town player Cole Skuse was knocked out during a match against Norwich. The injury was later described as not as bad as first feared was later given the all clear.

Head injury cases could 'open floodgates' for football and rugby players, says lawyer

Steve Thompson during the 2003 Rugby World Cup

Steve Thompson during the 2003 Rugby World Cup

England rugby legend to headline brain injury event

Colchester's David Higgins speeds towards the Southend defensive line. Picture: PICAXIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Colchester's David Higgins speeds towards the Southend defensive line. Picture: PICAXIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Rugby round-up: Bury win at Barnes while Colchester enjoy Essex derby triumphBur

Lewis Ludlam is set to start for England aginst the USA at the Rugby World Cup Picture: DAVID ROGERS/GETTY

Lewis Ludlam is set to start for England aginst the USA at the Rugby World Cup Picture: DAVID ROGERS/GETTY

Nino Severino: Lewis Ludlam’s journey from Ipswich schoolboy to Rugby World Cup will inspire so many

Colchester's Dan Whiteman races down the pitch in their win at Harpenden. Picture: PICAXIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Colchester's Dan Whiteman races down the pitch in their win at Harpenden. Picture: PICAXIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Rugby round-up: Bury beaten, Colchester make it three in a row and Southwold sizzle

Woodbridge Rugby Club's Under 10 side won the Prima Cup Bowl at Welford Road. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge Rugby Club's Under 10 side won the Prima Cup Bowl at Welford Road. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge Rugby Club under 10s win Prima Cup Bowl at Leicester Tigers

Mark Kohler scored for Bury in their 24-22 defeat at Clifton. Photo: SHAWN PEARCE PHOTOGRAPHY

Mark Kohler scored for Bury in their 24-22 defeat at Clifton. Photo: SHAWN PEARCE PHOTOGRAPHY

Local rugby round-up: Stowmarket crush Basildon and Chelmsford win 83-0!

Harrison Pickett runs in a Colchester try in their 54-17 win at Luton. Picture: MAGGIE WHITEMAN

Harrison Pickett runs in a Colchester try in their 54-17 win at Luton. Picture: MAGGIE WHITEMAN

Local rugby round-up: Colchester are only winners in a bad week for local sides

Joe Lancaster scores Stowmarket's first try in their win over Cantabs. Picture: BRIAN BELL

Joe Lancaster scores Stowmarket's first try in their win over Cantabs. Picture: BRIAN BELL

Rugby round-up: Upset win for Ipswich YM, Chelmsford triumph 80-0, and Hadleigh and the Bury Foxes remain unbeaten

The England Deaf Rugby squads in the Ipswich Town training dome. Picture: PAVEL KRICKA

The England Deaf Rugby squads in the Ipswich Town training dome. Picture: PAVEL KRICKA

Nino Severino: Suffolk sporting community comes together to welcome England Deaf Rugby

Mark Kohler scored twice for Bury in their fine 26-5 win at London Irish Wild Geese. Picture: SHAWN PEARCE

Mark Kohler scored twice for Bury in their fine 26-5 win at London Irish Wild Geese. Picture: SHAWN PEARCE

Local rugby round-up: Wins for Bury, Colchester, Stowmarket, Woodbridge and Braintree

Colchester try scorer Brock Price powers through against Fullerians. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Colchester try scorer Brock Price powers through against Fullerians. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Rugby round-up: Colchester win again, Southwold beat Ipswich in thriller and Hadleigh and the Bury Foxes remain dominant

James Crozier scores for Colchester. Picture: JANUS@VANCOLS.COM

James Crozier scores for Colchester. Picture: JANUS@VANCOLS.COM

Rugby round-up: Good wins for Colchester, Sudbury, Stowmarket and Braintree

Colchester's star man Damien Brambley powers through at Old Haberdashers. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Colchester's star man Damien Brambley powers through at Old Haberdashers. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Rugby round-up: Hadleigh win 136-0, while Colchester, Stow and Woodbridge also triumph

St Joseph's College players huddle before a game. Picture: MARK COVENTRY

St Joseph's College players huddle before a game. Picture: MARK COVENTRY

RGS Newcastle win St Joseph’s College Rugby Festival for the first time

The St Joseph's College Rugby Festival will be held this weekend. Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

The St Joseph's College Rugby Festival will be held this weekend. Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

Top talent set for St Joseph’s College Rugby Festival 2018

England star Dylan Hartley meets youngsters at the Finborough School rugby festival. Picture: FINBOROUGH SCHOOL

England star Dylan Hartley meets youngsters at the Finborough School rugby festival. Picture: FINBOROUGH SCHOOL

England captain Hartley flies in for Finborough School rugby festival

Colchester's Ben Murphy scores one of his six tries in their 112-0 win over Luton. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Colchester's Ben Murphy scores one of his six tries in their 112-0 win over Luton. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Rugby round-up: Colchester win 112-0!

Luke Wade in action for Southwold in their narrow defeat to South Woodham Ferrers. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Luke Wade in action for Southwold in their narrow defeat to South Woodham Ferrers. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Rugby round-up: Wins for Colchester, Stowmarket, Chelmsford, Braintree and Bury Foxes

Colchester man-of-the-match Damien Brambley runs in one of his four tries in their huge win. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Colchester man-of-the-match Damien Brambley runs in one of his four tries in their huge win. Picture: RICHARD PARKER

Rugby round-up: Huge win for Colchester, Southwold beat Norwich and Ipswich YM beat Warriors

Colchester man of the match Danny Whiteman breaks through the Sudbury defensive line Picture: LAURA PARKER

Colchester man of the match Danny Whiteman breaks through the Sudbury defensive line Picture: LAURA PARKER

Rugby round-up: Big wins for Colchester and Southwold

The Bury Rugby Sevens is one of the highlights of the Suffolk sporting calendar. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

The Bury Rugby Sevens is one of the highlights of the Suffolk sporting calendar. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Bury Rugby Sevens 2018 preview, entry prices and parking details

Ryan Quinton celebrates Ipswich YM's dramatic win over Fakenham. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ryan Quinton celebrates Ipswich YM's dramatic win over Fakenham. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM secure promotion in a thriller against unbeaten Fakenham

Aldis Salavejs was in fine form for Woodbridge Saxons in their win over Ipswich. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Aldis Salavejs was in fine form for Woodbridge Saxons in their win over Ipswich. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge Saxons claim bragging rights over Ipswich in rugby derby

Anwar Bouilouta scores for Wymondham in their wet win over Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Anwar Bouilouta scores for Wymondham in their wet win over Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge are shut out at wet Wymondham

Stowmarket's Tom Crewe touches down, despite the best efforts of JP Hart, in their win over Woodbridge in the Chadacre Cup semi-final. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Stowmarket's Tom Crewe touches down, despite the best efforts of JP Hart, in their win over Woodbridge in the Chadacre Cup semi-final. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Stowmarket outlast Woodbridge in a cup thriller

Carmel Leak on her way to score for Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Carmel Leak on her way to score for Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge Amazons put Lakenham Hewitt to the sword

Woodbridge's Adam Plummer crosses at Wisbech. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge's Adam Plummer crosses at Wisbech. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge Warriors win at Wisbech

Stowmarket's Scott Woolnough scored a brace in their win at Wymondham. Picture: ARCHANT

Stowmarket's Scott Woolnough scored a brace in their win at Wymondham. Picture: ARCHANT

Stowmarket comeback to win in Norfolk

Woodbridge's Tom Stokes makes a big hit against Thetford. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge's Tom Stokes makes a big hit against Thetford. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Thetford too good for Woodbridge in energetic clash

Ipswich YM on the attack during their win against Ipswich Magpies. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM on the attack during their win against Ipswich Magpies. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM stay top with win – but at a cost

Felix Kibble crosses for Woodbridge against West Norfolk. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Felix Kibble crosses for Woodbridge against West Norfolk. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Late Woodbridge rally falls short in home defeat to West Norfolk

Callum Anthony was in inspired form for Southwold. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Callum Anthony was in inspired form for Southwold. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Southwold win to stay top of the table

Ipswich YM, left, and Hadleigh scrum down. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM, left, and Hadleigh scrum down. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM stay top with hard-fought win

Sudbury's Fraser Beckett scored a brace at Ipswich. Picture: ARCHANT

Sudbury's Fraser Beckett scored a brace at Ipswich. Picture: ARCHANT

Sudbury start fast in big win at Ipswich

Jack Coomber scored for Ipswich YM in their win at Colchester. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Jack Coomber scored for Ipswich YM in their win at Colchester. Picture: DEBBIE TAYLOR

Ipswich YM keep 100% record intact with win at Colchester

Southwold and Woodbridge scrum down. Picture: PAUL LEECH

Southwold and Woodbridge scrum down. Picture: PAUL LEECH

Southwold beat Woodbridge to grab revenge for cup defeat

Chris Blom scored an early try fpr Ipswich at Harlow. Picture: JAMES AGER

Chris Blom scored an early try fpr Ipswich at Harlow. Picture: JAMES AGER

Ipswich’s good run ended in Harlow

Steph Durrant opens the scoring for Bury in their win at Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Steph Durrant opens the scoring for Bury in their win at Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Bury Foxes win battle for Suffolk rugby supremacy

Matt Bowman scored for Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Matt Bowman scored for Woodbridge. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Warriors outlast Southwold in a classic cup clash

Felix Kibble crosses for Woodbridge in their win at Crusaders. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Felix Kibble crosses for Woodbridge in their win at Crusaders. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Woodbridge grab bonus point win at Crusaders

Anna Dewberry scores for Woodbridge at Chelmsford. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Anna Dewberry scores for Woodbridge at Chelmsford. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Amazons battle the elements in a win at Bluebirds

Ipwich YM on the charge in their win over the Ipswich Magpies. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Ipwich YM on the charge in their win over the Ipswich Magpies. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Ipswich YM win derby clash with Magpies to sit top of the table

Woodbridge captain Tom Stokes is tackled in the draw with Wisbech. Picture: PAUL LEECH

Woodbridge captain Tom Stokes is tackled in the draw with Wisbech. Picture: PAUL LEECH

Honours even as Woodbridge and Wisbech settle for a draw

Matt Howell scores for Southwold in their loss at Stowmarket. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Matt Howell scores for Southwold in their loss at Stowmarket. Picture: LINDA CAYLEY

Stowmarket prevail over Southwold in clash of unbeaten sides

St Joseph's College team trot out to play at the St Jo's Rugby Festival.

Picture: SEANA HUGHES

St Joseph's College team trot out to play at the St Jo's Rugby Festival.

Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Brighton College take top honours at St Joseph’s College Rugby Festival

Ben Hockley scored a brace for Ipswich YM in their win at Hadleigh. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Ben Hockley scored a brace for Ipswich YM in their win at Hadleigh. Picture: SIMON BALLARD

Ben Hockley stars as Ipswich YM best Hadleigh in top-of-table battle

Dan Garrard kicked well for Stowmarket. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Dan Garrard kicked well for Stowmarket. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Stowmarket outlast Norwich Crusaders to set-up table-topping Suffolk clash