Alex Rae Archives - The Coventry Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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SPORT TRANSFER 15^th Apr, 2026

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby confirm departures of eight players at end of 2025/26 season

SPORT TRANSFER 10^th Apr, 2026

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby captain Jordon Poole to remain with club in 2026/27 season

SPORT TRANSFER 30^th Sep, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign versatile back row Allan Ferrie

SPORT TRANSFER 1^st Aug, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign Irish winger Pete Sullivan

SPORT 3^rd Jun, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae delighted to end season on a high

SPORT 30^th May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby defence coach James Scaysbrook to depart club at end of season

SPORT 28^th May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae wants to give departing players 'good send-off' ahead of final game of season

SPORT 20^th May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae heaps praise on Opoku after record-breaking performance

SPORT 13^th May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae believes hard work will change his side's fortunes after Doncaster defeat

SPORT 7^th May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae feels Cornish Pirates defeat was missed opportunity

SPORT 2^nd May, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby rotate half-backs ahead of Cornish Pirates visit

SPORT 23^rd Apr, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae praises response of young side in Hartpury defeat

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae frustrated by first-half performance in Caldy win

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae praises impact of bench in Chinnor victory

25^th Mar, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae feels side should have put Cambridge 'to the sword'

19^th Feb, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae admits squad down to 'bare bones' after Leicester defeat

SPORT 14^th Feb, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name fit-again trio in squad for Leicester Tigers clash in Premiership Rugby Club

SPORT 13^th Feb, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae admits side were not clinical enough in Northampton Saints defeat

SPORT 7^th Feb, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Continuity the key as Coventry Rugby name squad for Northampton Saints trip in Premiership Rugby Cup

SPORT 5^th Feb, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae takes 'confidence and belief' from Nottingham win

SPORT 24^th Jan, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make one change ahead of tough trip to Bedford

SPORT 23^rd Jan, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae felt his side 'earned their luck' in Doncaster win

SPORT 17^th Jan, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Creative duo hope to inspire Coventry Rugby ahead of Doncaster Knights test

SPORT TRANSFER 15^th Jan, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign former England under-20 scrum-half Sam Maunder on loan

SPORT 15^th Jan, 2025

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae admits return to work 'felt like therapy'

SPORT 31^st Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae remaining 'confident' despite blip

SPORT 20^th Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Hitchcock returns to face former club as Coventry Rugby name side for Ealing Trailfinders clash

SPORT 17^th Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae admits his side were 'humbled' in Cornish Pirates defeat

SPORT 13^th Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make three changes as club seek first-ever win at Cornish Pirates

SPORT 11^th Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae praises his side's 'fight' after dramatic Hartpury win

SPORT 3^rd Dec, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae praises his side's 'gritty performance' in Ampthill win

SPORT 29^th Nov, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Ma'asi handed starting berth for Coventry Rugby's trip to Ampthill

SPORT 27^th Nov, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae is 'proud' of players after Northampton Saints defeat

SPORT 22^nd Nov, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae admits players 'can't wait' for Northampton Saints visit

SPORT 14^th Nov, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae felt 'shivers down his spine' after Leicester Tigers victory

SPORT 31^st Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name experienced trio in front row for Nottingham clash in Premiership Rugby Cup

SPORT 30^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae faces tough choices ahead of Premiership Rugby Cup opener

SPORT 29^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae hopes Championship clubs can put down marker in Premiership Rugby Cup

24^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae says his side have 'loads to work on' despite perfect start

23^rd Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae would have 'bitten your hand off' to start season with five straight wins

15^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae hopes Chinnor win acts as 'wake-up call'

SPORT 10^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae excited by strength of competition for places in squad

SPORT 9^th Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae heaps praise on Robson after full-back stars in Cambridge win

SPORT 2^nd Oct, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae not surprised by impressive home win against Bedford

SPORT 26^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby captain Poole in contention for Bedford clash

SPORT 24^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae heaps praise on debutant Richman after opening night win at London Scottish

SPORT 20^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby must challenge for top-two finish insists boss Rae ahead of Championship opener

SPORT 19^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Richman to make debut as Coventry Rugby name side for Championship opener

SPORT 18^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae can't wait for season opener

SPORT 4^th Sep, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby boss Rae delighted with Boden addition

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby go on pre-season camping trip

29^th Aug, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae admits Coventry Rugby were 'really rusty' in Moseley win

SPORT 23^rd Aug, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name two teams for first pre-season friendly against Moseley

SPORT 22^nd Aug, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby ready to renew old rivalry with Moseley in pre-season

SPORT 20^th Aug, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby preparing for Moseley opener in pre-season

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby players enjoy pre-season break before Lincolnshire camp

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae excited by 2024/25 prospects

31^st Jul, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae welcomes Championship fixture list ahead of 2024/25 season

SPORT 11^th Jul, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby announce pre-season games

28^th Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign Mathews from Championship rivals Hartpury

18^th Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign former Worcester centre Morris

10^th Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign pair of exciting Scottish backs

SPORT TRANSFER 7^th Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign trio of young hopefuls

SPORT TRANSFER 5^th Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby sign Munster flanker Okeke

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby retain three more players for 2024/25 season

SPORT TRANSFER 3^rd Jun, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Daf-Rhys Tiueti to follow in dad's footsteps after completing Coventry Rugby move

28^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Loan pair make Coventry Rugby moves permanent

SPORT TRANSFER 30^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Highly-rated forward Hinckley joins Coventry Rugby

SPORT TRANSFER 22^nd May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Wand heads list of 12 players to depart Coventry Rugby at the end of the season

23^rd May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby tie down Martin and Trinder to new contracts

21^st May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby trio sign on for next season

17^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby retain another three players for 2024/25 season

16^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby retain key trio for next season

SPORT 16^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby coach Rae insists club can learn from defeats

SPORT 10^th May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Pellegrini returns for Coventry Rugby's final day clash with Cornish Pirates

RUGBY UNION - Rae disappointed with Coventry Rugby performance in London Scottish win

SPORT 2^nd May, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby shuffle the pack ahead of London Scottish test

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby production line generates another future star

SPORT 19^th Apr, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Chester Owen to make first Coventry Rugby start against Bedford

SPORT 9^th Apr, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae congratulates players on their professionalism in the face of uncertainty

SPORT 5^th Apr, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby change three for Friday night game against Cambridge

SPORT TRANSFER 21^st Mar, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Ryan to pursue American dream at end of season

13^th Mar, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae praises Wilson's confidence after kicking late penalty in Ealing win

SPORT 8^th Mar, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make enforced change ahead of Ealing clash

SPORT 6^th Mar, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae praises Coventry Rugby's dominant scrum after Doncaster win

SPORT 29^th Feb, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby head coach Rae 'under no illusions' ahead of Doncaster test

SPORT 28^th Feb, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae feels players deserve credit after Coventry Rugby avenge Ampthill defeat

SPORT 7^th Feb, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae admits Coventry Rugby nowhere 'near good enough' in Caldy defeat

SPORT 2^nd Feb, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Titherington returns for Coventry Rugby against former club Caldy

SPORT 31^st Jan, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae wants Coventry Rugby to be more clinical after Pirates defeat

25^th Jan, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Rae admits 'plenty to work on' for Coventry Rugby ahead of Pirates clash

SPORT 24^th Jan, 2024

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby's George Smith leaves club to pursue career in American Football

SPORT 22^nd Dec, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby chasing record crowd for Boxing Day clash with Nottingham

21^st Dec, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Rae admits 'no magic formula' behind Coventry Rugby's win at Cambridge

SPORT 15^th Dec, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Nayalo returns for Coventry Rugby at Cambridge

SPORT 13^th Dec, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Rae believes Coventry Rugby side is a 'different beast' after Hartpury defeat

SPORT 6^th Dec, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby boss Rae 'devastated' to lose home record

SPORT 28^th Nov, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Rae insists Coventry Rugby will take 'good learnings' from Ealing defeat

SPORT 24^th Nov, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make one change ahead of Ealing clash

SPORT 22^nd Nov, 2023

RUGBY UNION - Rae delighted with Coventry Rugby's response in Doncaster demolition