TEAM NEWS: COVENTRY RUGBY HOST AMPTHILL FOR FAMILY DAY AT THE NICK NEWBOLD STADIUM
TEAM NEWS: COVENTRY RUGBY HOST AMPTHILL FOR FAMILY DAY AT THE NICK NEWBOLD STADIUM
Coventry Rugby have named their side to face Ampthill in Round Six of Elior Champ Rugby, with the Blue-and-Whites welcoming their visitors to the Nick Newbold Stadium on Saturday 31 October for a 13:00pm kick-off.
Coventry Rugby have named their side to face Ampthill in Round Six of Elior Champ Rugby, with the Blue-and-Whites welcoming their visitors to the Nick Newbold Stadium on Saturday 31 October for a 13:00pm kick-off.
Following a dramatic 33–31 victory away to Doncaster Knights in Round 5, Coventry make several changes to the starting XV as they look to build on that result in front of the home supporters.
New Zealander Suetena Asomua is set to make his debut for Coventry in Saturday’s match, named at tight-head prop in the frontrow alongside loose-head prop Keston Lines and Capatin Jordon Poole at hooker.
Rhys Fulford and Senitiki Nayalo partner in the second row, while Tom Ball, Rhys Tait and Morgan Strong complete the pack in the back row.
At half-back, Sam Maunder starts at scrum-half alongside Bruce Houston at fly-half, who comes into the starting side in place of Tommy Mathews.
Jack Reeves retains his place on the wing, with Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti and Joe Margetts named in the centres. Matt McNab moves from midfield to the wing, while Tom Bacon starts at full-back.
There are also changes among the finishers, with Ethan Hunt, Tumy Onasanya, Jonny Benz-Salomon, Jack Shine, Murray Davidson, Josh Barton, Api Bavadra and Alex Garrett named on the bench.
Starting XV
Keston Lines
Jordon Poole (c)
Suetena Asomua - Debut
Rhys Fulford
Senitiki Nayalo
Tom Ball
Rhys Tait
Morgan Strong
Sam Maunder
Bruce Houston
Jack Reeves
Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
Joe Margetts
Matt McNab
Tom Bacon
Finishers
Ethan Hunt
Tumy Onasanya
Jonny Benz-Salomon
Jack Shine
Murray Davidson
Josh Barton
Api Bavadra
Alex Garrett
Family Day at the Nick Newbold Stadium
Saturday’s fixture will be a special Family Day at the Nick Newbold Stadium, with activities and entertainment planned alongside the Rugby.
Supporters can read more about what’s planned in our Family Day announcement.
With Coventry back at home after their thrilling win at Doncaster, the team will be looking to put on another strong performance in front of the Blue-and-White faithful.
Secure your tickets for Coventry Rugby v Ampthill: Buy match tickets.
Kick-off: 13:00pm
Venue: Nick Newbold Stadium
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Following a dramatic 33–31 victory away to Doncaster Knights in Round 5, Coventry make several changes to the starting XV as they look to build on that result in front of the home supporters.
New Zealander Suetena Asomua is set to make his debut for Coventry in Saturday’s match, named at tight-head prop in the frontrow alongside loose-head prop Keston Lines and Capatin Jordon Poole at hooker.
Rhys Fulford and Senitiki Nayalo partner in the second row, while Tom Ball, Rhys Tait and Morgan Strong complete the pack in the back row.
At half-back, Sam Maunder starts at scrum-half alongside Bruce Houston at fly-half, who comes into the starting side in place of Tommy Mathews.
Jack Reeves retains his place on the wing, with Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti and Joe Margetts named in the centres. Matt McNab moves from midfield to the wing, while Tom Bacon starts at full-back.
There are also changes among the finishers, with Ethan Hunt, Tumy Onasanya, Jonny Benz-Salomon, Jack Shine, Murray Davidson, Josh Barton, Api Bavadra and Alex Garrett named on the bench.
Starting XV
Keston Lines
Jordon Poole (c)
Suetena Asomua - Debut
Rhys Fulford
Senitiki Nayalo
Tom Ball
Rhys Tait
Morgan Strong
Sam Maunder
Bruce Houston
Jack Reeves
Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
Joe Margetts
Matt McNab
Tom Bacon
Finishers
Ethan Hunt
Tumy Onasanya
Jonny Benz-Salomon
Jack Shine
Murray Davidson
Josh Barton
Api Bavadra
Alex Garrett
Family Day at the Nick Newbold Stadium
Saturday’s fixture will be a special Family Day at the Nick Newbold Stadium, with activities and entertainment planned alongside the Rugby.
Supporters can read more about what’s planned in our Family Day announcement.
With Coventry back at home after their thrilling win at Doncaster, the team will be looking to put on another strong performance in front of the Blue-and-White faithful.
Secure your tickets for Coventry Rugby v Ampthill: Buy match tickets.
Kick-off: 13:00pm
Venue: Nick Newbold Stadium
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
