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Pirates to face Scunthorpe in Grand Final aiming at league and BSN double
PIRATES will face Scunthorpe in the Grand Final of the Championship after the Scorpions defeated Glasgow on aggregate last night in the second semifinal.
Bournemouth Rugby Club kicks off new season in style with dazzling awards dinner
Bournemouth Rugby Club kicked off the new season in unforgettable style with a glittering Awards Dinner and Pre Season Launch at Bournemouth’s iconic Pavilion
Swans ease through in DPL Cup with 4-1 win against Hamworthy Recreation Reserves
Dorset Premier League Cup: Swans 4 Hamworthy Recreation Reserves 1
What's on in non-league football this weekend during the international break
With it being the international break, why not head down to your local side and support Non-League Football
'Cherries showed grit, desire and togetherness against Exeter'
Our win over Exeter was an excellent example of the grit, desire and togetherness in our team.
'It's down to the football' - Saints disruption hasn't changed Cherries' preparation
A summer of change at Southampton hasn’t disrupted how the Cherries have prepared for the visit of the Saints PGA on Sunday in the National League Cup, boss Helen Bleazard said.
'This is only the starter' - Pirates' focus turns to Grand Final after BSN Series win
Poole Pirates' focus is now on the "big one" after they secured the BSN Series title in a thrilling final at Wimborne Road on Wednesday night.
"It is time for me to set the record straight" - CBS to fight amateur rival Clarke
BOURNEMOUTH’S Chris Billam-Smith will return to the ring to fight Chev Clarke in November in London.
Distillery announced as exclusive regional partner for Cherries for 26/27 season
Witchmark Distillery have been announced as an Executive Regional Partner of AFC Bournemouth for the 2026/27 season.
Milford Tennis & Squash Club brought annual club finals to thrilling conclusion
Milford Tennis & Squash Club in Milford-on-Sea celebrated the culmination of its Club Championships with a day of high-energy tennis, squash, and racketball
'I'm really enjoying it' - Smith loving it at Cherries after summer arrival
Caitlin Smith has been loving her time with the Cherries so far after she signed after a departure from Plymouth in the summer.
'That's all I can ask for' - Bleazard delighted with Cherries response to cup defeat
Helen Bleazard has been delighted with the Cherries’ reaction to their National League Cup defeat to Moneyfields as they look to secure a top two finish in group E of the cup this Sunday against Southampton PGA.
Ford hails 'real team effort' and fightback that 'won Pirates final' vs Redcar
DANNY Ford hailed a ‘real team effort’ as Pirates defeated Redcar Bears to win the BSN Series at Wimborne Road.
Planning permission approved for first rural indoor padel club in Dorset
A farmer who won Britain's Got Talent this year has secured planning permission for Dorset's first rural indoor padel club.
'I just saw red' - Rushen determined to win heat 14 to secure BSN Series for Pirates
Cooper Rushen said there was a lot of emotion for him to be the rider to deliver the BSN Series for Pirates as his heat 14 victory against Redcar ensured the trophy would return to Poole.
Ford praises Pirates for 'digging deep' to win BSN Series in 'nail-biting' final
Danny Ford was delighted to bring the BSN Series trophy back to Poole after the Pirates defeated defending champions Redcar in a “nail-biting” final at Wimborne Road.