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SPORT MATCH REPORT 29th May, 2026

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids claim derby victory against Warwickshire Bears in T20 Blast
SPORT MATCH REPORT 27th May, 2026

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids skittled by Northants after Foxes victory in T20 Blast
SPORT MATCH REPORT 11th May, 2026

CRICKET - Worcestershire collapse to nine-wicket defeat against Durham
SPORT 29th Apr, 2026

CRICKET - Worcestershire invest £500k on improvements and upgrades at New Road
SPORT TRANSFER 18th Dec, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire sign all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel on red-ball deal
SPORT 5th Dec, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids to begin defence of One-Day Cup title at New Road
SPORT 5th Dec, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids to host four Friday night games and two double-headers in T20 Blast
SPORT 5th Dec, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire to begin County Championship season on the road
SPORT MATCH REPORT 27th Sep, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire end County Championship defeat with three-wicket defeat against Sussex
SPORT
16th Sep, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Cricket Foundation host celebration of disability cricket at New Road
SPORT MATCH REPORT 12th Sep, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire fall to three-wicket defeat against Nottinghamshire in County Championship
SPORT MATCH REPORT 1st Sep, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids book place in One-Day Cup final with 131-run DLS win against Somerset
SPORT MATCH REPORT 29th Aug, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids seal home semi-final in One-Day Cup after six-wicket win against Surrey
SPORT MATCH REPORT 19th Aug, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids suffer first One-Day Cup defeat against Gloucestershire
SPORT MATCH REPORT 14th Aug, 2025

CRICKET - Ben Allison takes six wickets as Worcestershire Rapids beat Hampshire in One-Day Cup
SPORT
7th Aug, 2025

CRICKET - Josh Baker Foundation to feature on front of Worcestershire CCC shirts thanks to Attivo gesture
SPORT MATCH REPORT 14th Jul, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids bounce back from derby defeat with Leicestershire victory in T20 Blast
SPORT MATCH REPORT 24th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire slump to nine-wicket County Championship defeat against Surrey
SPORT MATCH REPORT 19th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Ethan Brookes half-century helps Worcestershire Rapids to T20 Blast win against Durham
SPORT TRANSFER 17th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire pace-bowler Ben Gibbon signs new contract with club
SPORT MATCH REPORT 16th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids suffer back-to-back T20 Blast defeats against Lightning and Foxes
SPORT TRANSFER 12th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire sign Pakistan international bowler Khurram Shahzad
SPORT TRANSFER 11th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire all-rounder Ethan Brookes signs new three-year deal
SPORT MATCH REPORT 9th Jun, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids bounce back from Northants defeat to beat Outlaws in T20 Blast
SPORT MATCH REPORT 2nd Jun, 2025

CRICKET - D'Oliveira heroics help Worcestershire Rapids to first T20 Blast win of season against Yorkshire
SPORT MATCH REPORT
27th May, 2025

CRICKET - Rain comes to Worcestershire's rescue in County Championship draw with rivals Warwickshire
SPORT MATCH REPORT 19th May, 2025

CRICKET - Waite stars as Worcestershire claim first win of season against Essex
SPORT 29th Apr, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire announce John Curtis funeral details
SPORT 28th Apr, 2025

CRICKET - Alan Richardson hopes Worcestershire can 'come back stronger' from Durham defeat
SPORT MATCH REPORT 28th Apr, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire suffer second innings collapse in six-wicket defeat against Durham
SPORT 25th Apr, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire pay tribute to reporter John Curtis before Durham match
SPORT 3rd Apr, 2025

Worcestershire CCC pay tribute to 'voice of New Road' John Curtis
SPORT 25th Mar, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire to play first home match of season at New Road but seek additional ground in case of flooding
SPORT 14th Mar, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire release annual report for 2024
SPORT 21st Feb, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire to host historic England mixed disability double header
SPORT 17th Jan, 2025

CRICKET - Worcestershire captain D'Oliveira believes all-rounder Taylor can 'really affect the season'
SPORT TRANSFER 30th Dec, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire sign Australia international Ben Dwarshuis for T20 Blast campaign
SPORT 10th Dec, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire's grounds team shortlisted for major award
SPORT 3rd Dec, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire batter Hose signs new three-year contract with county
SPORT 26th Nov, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire to start County Championship with three away games as 2025 fixtures released
SPORT 21st Nov, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids discover opponents as T20 Blast fixtures released
SPORT MATCH REPORT 30th Sep, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire secure highest County Championship finish for more than two decades
SPORT 25th Sep, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire to honour Joe Leach with special tribute ahead of final Pears appearance
SPORT MATCH REPORT 27th Aug, 2024

CRICKET - Leach stars on return as Worcestershire claim vital County Championship win against Kent
SPORT MATCH REPORT 12th Aug, 2024

FOOTBALL - Worcestershire Rapids secure impressive eight-wicket win against Hampshire
SPORT MATCH REPORT 31st Jul, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids romp to Durham victory to maintain perfect start in One-Day Cup
SPORT MATCH REPORT 25th Jul, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids make winning start to One-Day Cup campaign with dominant Middlesex victory
SPORT MATCH REPORT 19th Jul, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids finish T20 Blast campaign with final ball defeat against Derbyshire
SPORT MATCH REPORT 15th Jul, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids stun Bears before Vikings defeat
SPORT 12th Jul, 2024

CRICKET - Giles hopeful Worcestershire can remain at New Road amid concerns over club's long-term future
SPORT MATCH REPORT 27th Jun, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire suffer heavy defeat against defending champions Surrey on County Championship return
SPORT MATCH REPORT 24th Jun, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids suffer five-wicket defeat against rivals Bears in T20 Blast
SPORT 19th Jun, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire unveil new multi-faith and quiet space at New Road
SPORT MATCH REPORT 3rd Jun, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire Rapids claim first T20 Blast win of season against Lancashire
SPORT MATCH REPORT 28th May, 2024

CRICKET - Rain wipes out final two days as Worcestershire draw with Nottinghamshire
SPORT 23rd May, 2024

CRICKET - Libby insists New Road return will be 'special' for Worcestershire
SPORT 22nd May, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire rename New Road ground
SPORT 24th Feb, 2024

CRICKET - Worcestershire's first two County Championship fixtures to take place at Kidderminster
SPORT 19th Apr, 2023

CRICKET: Tongue in contention as Worcestershire make New Road Championship bow
SPORT 1st Nov, 2022

CRICKET: Pears unveil former pace ace Richardson has new head coach
SPORT 14th Oct, 2022

CRICKET: Gidman leaves New Road as off-field shake up continues
SPORT 4th Jun, 2022

Gidman's hopes Rapids Blast off after notching derby day win
CRICKET 23rd Mar, 2022

New Zealand star Munro returns to New Road for 2022 Vitality Blast
CRICKET 26th Oct, 2021

Baker rewarded for fine form with Pears extension
CRICKET 8th Sep, 2021

Mitch prepares for final innings before retiring
CRICKET 3rd Jun, 2021

Dillon hits new standards with career bests
CRICKET 22nd Apr, 2021

Pears relishing New Road return - Gidman
CRICKET 28th Feb, 2021

Chairman's delight at potential return of fans to New Road
CRICKET 29th Oct, 2020

Pears could look overseas in spinner search
CRICKET 17th Oct, 2020

Pears to compete for two red-ball titles in 2021
CRICKET 5th Oct, 2020

Pears' partnership with Blackfinch Investments comes to early end
CRICKET 21st Jul, 2020

Moeen Ali confirmed as vice-captain for Ireland series
CRICKET 7th Aug, 2019

Bring on the Aussies
CRICKET 9th Apr, 2019

Kiwi Rutherford on board for start
CRICKET 28th Mar, 2019

Riki: Pears have given me a new lease of life
CRICKET 24th Mar, 2018

Leach wants Pears to 'bloody a few noses' on Division One return
CRICKET 23rd Dec, 2017

Abrupt end shouldn’t mask Bumpy’s patient legacy
CRICKET 19th Dec, 2017

County to look across globe for new coach
CRICKET 14th Dec, 2017

Rhodes leaves New Road director of cricket role
CRICKET 25th Oct, 2017

England star Moeen signs new five year deal with Pears
CRICKET 21st Oct, 2017

Cox backs county to make an impact
SPORT 16th Sep, 2017

Rhodes backs Clarke for late Ashes call up
CRICKET 15th Aug, 2017

Pears swoop to sign Indian all-rounder Ashwin
CRICKET 3rd Aug, 2017

Ross deserves another chance with England - Mason
CRICKET 25th Jun, 2017

Sharp hails prospect Twohig’s progress
CRICKET 8th Jun, 2017

Kohler-Cadmore released by Pears ahead of Yorkshire move
CRICKET 8th Jun, 2017

Teenage Ollie's hard work rewarded with impressive tons
CRICKET 1st Jun, 2017

Kohler-Cadmore stuns Pears with Yorkshire move
SPORT 29th May, 2017

Hastings backs Lyon to be County success
SPORT 27th May, 2017

Dolly hails Mitchell's 10,000 run landmark for county
CRICKET 6th May, 2017

Moeen news boosts One-Day Cup hopes
CRICKET 2nd May, 2017

Lyon lined up as Hastings Champions Trophy replacement
SPORT 29th Apr, 2017

Pears skipper urged to be smart over bowling spells
SPORT 22nd Apr, 2017

Josh has tongues talking with debut display
SPORT 17th Apr, 2017

Hastings hopes Pears find winning formula
SPORT 15th Apr, 2017

Aussie Hastings backed to have same impact as Bichel
SPORT 10th Apr, 2017

Pears chiefs: Moeen’s here for a while yet
SPORT 25th Mar, 2017

Leach wants players to speak their mind in dressing room
SPORT 11th Mar, 2017

England set to allow Moeen to play early season games
SPORT 14th Feb, 2017

Santner’s return will add to quality attack