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Colchester have all the right angles

A solid platform laid down by the forwards and mesmerising running by their backs left Colchester Rugby Club coach Tim Grimsey singing the praises of his players after their seven-try demolition of...

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Grimsey: we need to be switched on with some 100 watt rugby

Colchester Rugby Club coach Tim Grimsey insists his players will need to be switched on with some “100 watt rugby” if they are to repeat their success of last weekend against Brentwood.

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Under-13s bounce back for Suffolk Cup success

Colchester Rugby club’s under-13s put the disappointment of defeat at Ipswich behind them with a well-deserved 39-24 victory over Bury in the season’s final Suffolk Cup game.

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Solid defence wins festival honours for Vikings

Colchester Rugby Club’s minis teams competed at their own festival at Mill Road.

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Relaxed approach doesn't win Tim's favour

Tim Grimsey has allowed his Colchester Rugby Club players some relaxation time this week, but he doesn’t want to see it intrude on to the pitch.

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Crozier set for next step in international rugby progression

Colchester Rugby Club's Tom Crozier is set to take the next step of his intrenational progression on Sunday when he pulls on the shirt of the England Under-18s Clubs and Schools.

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Last gasp try sends Colchester into Suffolk Cup final

COLCHESTER 14 BURY ST EDMUNDS 13

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Grimsey: our early play was uglier than Freddie Krueger

Colchester Rugby Club head coach Tim Grimsey had mixed feelings about the split performance he saw from his players either side of the break in their 43-10 win against Braintree.

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High alert status for Colchester's players

Colchester Rugby Club’s players will be placed on high-alert for the trip to Bury in London League division one north.

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Colchester Rugby Club head coach steps down

Tim Grimsey has made a shock decision to step down from his role as Colchester Rugby Club’s head coach.

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Mersea slip after defeat by Campion

MERSEA ISLAND 0 CAMPION 21

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Colchester get back to winning ways

COLCHESTER 38 RUISLIP 25

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Best yet seals final place for Colchester's under-17s

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-17s booked their place in the Eastern Counties Cup final with their best performance of the season.

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Second-half revival comes too late for Colchester's colts

COLCHESTER COLTS 22 RICHMOND 32

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Colchester youth star gets more England recognition

Former Colchester Rugby Club youth star Mike Haywood has been picked for more international honours.

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Grimsey happy with hour's work against Ruislip

Tim Grimsey was a happy man after Colchester Rugby Club’s players delivered the performance that he had asked for against Ruislip.

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Colchester coach wants to see Einstein rugby

Tim Grimsey has told Colchester’s players to be like Einstein and play intelligent rugby when they head to Woodford tomorrow.

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Diss make under-15s battle for narrow victory

Colchester Under-15s were made to battle for their narrow victory against Diss.

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Clean sweep as local rivals are brushed aside

Colchester Rugby Club’s UNDER-11s managed a clean sweep and almost kept a clean sheet as they won all their four matches against local rivals Ipswich.

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Colchester's under-14s show no respect for unbeaten record

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-14s left Old Northamptonians’ unbeaten season’s record in tatters with a 41-20 win at Mill Road to gain revenge for the narrow away defeat they suffered away in October.

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Colchester stay fourth with Woodford win

COLCHESTER 38 WOODFORD 25

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More energy in defence would give Tim's thumbnail a rest

Colchester Rugby Club’s attacking prowess needs to be mirrored in their defensive displays if the nail of coach Tim Grimsey’s right thumb is to get some relief.

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It's Nelson Time - Colchester's players must do their duty

Just as Admiral Lord Nelson called on every one of his men to do their duty for England, Tim Grimsey is calling for his players to play their part in Colchester’s promotion push.

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Brett's late try seals battling win for Colchester

COLCHESTER 16 CHINGFORD 10

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Late interception prevents win for the Vikings

Only an alert bit of late play from an Ipswich player stopped Colchester’s under-nines Vikings from beating their Suffolk rivals.

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Colts take control to seal Rochford win

Despite there only being nine points between the teams at the end, Colchester Colts were always in control of their friendly encounter with Rochford at Mill Road.

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Colchester youngster plays his part in Six Nations triumph

Former Colchester colts player Mike Haywood helped England Under-20s get off to a winning start in their Six Nations campaign.

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Holmwood House book national finals spot

Holmwood House School’s under-11s team fought their way through six gruelling matches in the South East Regional Rugby Tournament at Epsom College to win a place in the National Finals next month.

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Nothing less will do now for Colchester

It may have taken its toll on his nerves, but Colchester Rugby Club coach Tim Grimsey hailed his team’s 16-9 win against Chingford as the “biggest” in the club’s history.

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Telescope rugby needed as Colchester focus on the job in hand

He may not be taking a long-range view, but Tim Grimsey is asking for “Telescope Rugby” from his Colchester players when they head to Old Colfeians.

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Crozier handed regional side captaincy honour

Colchester Rugby Club’s Tom Crozier has been handed the honour of leading out the London and South East under-18s side as captain at the annual Divisional Festival at Broadstreet near Coventry next...

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Under-17s geared up for Eastern Counties Cup final

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-17s are looking to continue their impressive form this year when they face Shelford in the Eastern Counties Cup final at Mill Road on Sunday.

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Changed Colchester side gain win on the road

OLD COLFEIANS 17 COLCHESTER 23

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Mersea youngsters play with pride in difficult conditions

WISBECH 36 MERSEA ISLAND 5

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Colchester further promotion hopes in the mud

TABARD 5 COLCHESTER 27

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Far from faultless but forward dominance counts for Colchester

It may have been far from a faultless performance, but Colchester Rugby Club’s under-14s beat North Walsham 17-7 at Mill Road.

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Mixed fortunes for Saints, Saracens and Ravens

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-tens Saints, Saracens and Ravens all faced sides from Hertford at Mill Road.

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Man-up pills do the job for Colchester

Tim Grimsey was glad to see that Colchester Rugby Club’s players took their “man-up pills” ahead of their successful trip to Tabard.

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Breakdown will be the key for Colchester at Bury

Colchester Rugby Club coach Tim Grimsey wants to see his players demonstrate their mechanical skills on their trip to Bury St Edmunds in London League division one north tomorrow.

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Mistakes deliver a blow to Colchester's promotion hopes

Mistakes may have proved costly in the end, but the application of Colchester Rugby Club’s players in horrendous conditions at Bury won praise from coach Danny Johnston.

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Colchester under-13s make Suffolk Cup progress

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-13s struggled to produce their best form in muddy conditions but eventually defeated a stout Sudbury side 27-7 in the Suffolk Cup.

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Every game is a 'must-win' for Colchester now

Every game has become a must-win encounter for Colchester Rugby Club if their promotion dreams are to stay on track this season and that starts with the visit of old foes Thurrock to Mill Road.

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First outing for Romans brings double success

A trip to Stowmarket was the first occasion that the newly-formed Colchester under-nines Romans side had to play another club and a very good start it was.

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Colchester colts seal Eastern Counties Cup final berth

Colchester Rugby Club’s colts sealed progress to the semi-finals of the Eastern Counties Cup after a fiercely-fought tie at Diss.

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Colchester's Thurrock show is best Johnston has seen

Danny Johnston hailed the maturity shown by Colchester Rugby Club’s players in their “fantastic” performance against Thurrock.

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Romans return with festival silverware

Colchester Rugby Club’s minis sent their B teams to the Southend Festival.

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Under-17s record debut victory over South Woodham Ferrers

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-17s returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 41-10 victory at Essex Cup holders South Woodham Ferrers.

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Second-half show brings a rosy glow for Colchester coach

The heat generated by Colchester Rugby Club’s second-half performance at Stevenage brought a warm and rosy glow to coach Tim Grimsey.

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Pacey show will be needed by Colchester

Speed will be of the essence for Colchester Rugby Club as they look to keep their promotion dreams alive against Brentwood.

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Suffolk Cup is added to Mill Road trophy cabinet

Colchester Rugby Club’s under-15s added the Suffolk Cup to the Mill Road trophy cabinet after they beat Sudbury 20-5 in an exciting final.

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