July 25th, 2024
Edinburgh Wolves 13 – East Kilbride Pirates 28 EKP eventually won this encounter on a day when they themselves provided most of the obstacles to be overcome. The win however sees them complete the “double” over Edinburgh and go above them in the League table. Edinburgh won the toss and elected to receive the ball, […]
July 18th, 2024
East Kilbride Pirates 00 – Manchester Titans 38 The 2022 and 2023 British Champions rolled into town, and although they eventually left with a seemingly comfortable victory, it didn’t come easily for them. East Kilbride thought they had got off to a perfect start when the Titans’ returner fumbled the ball on the opening kick […]
June 25th, 2024
East Kilbride Pirates 21 – Tamworth Phoenix 21 Tamworth have been regular opponents for East Kilbride over the years and they arrived on this occasion with a familiar face at the helm, former Pirates’ O-Lineman Neale McMaster having been appointed as Head Coach for the Phoenix this year. EK received the opening kick off and […]
June 11th, 2024
East Kilbride Pirates 13 – Edinburgh Wolves 3 East Kilbride put in a stubborn performance for a second consecutive home game, but this time they did get the rewards their efforts deserved. Despite the visitors taking the lead, EKP responded to go in front and preserve that advantage throughout. Edinburgh opted to receive the opening […]
May 29th, 2024
East Kilbride Pirates 0 – Newcastle Vikings 8 Having already lost to the Vikings this season, East Kilbride were out for revenge on a wet day at GHA Rugby Club. Pre-match rumours that Newcastle’s star WR Terrell Brown had returned to the States proved to be unfounded as both he, and compatriot Mike Ruisch at […]
May 24th, 2024
Manchester Titans 42 – East Kilbride Pirates 0 The Pirates returned to league football after a lengthy break, and restarted with a tough challenge against reigning Champions, Manchester Titans. On a very warm day, both sides went three-and-out on their opening drive. However Manchester’s punt was muffed by the EK returner and the Titans regained […]
April 24th, 2024
Newcastle Vikings 23 – East Kilbride Pirates 6 After both teams started with wins in their first games, the Pirates travelled to face a Newcastle side, recently promoted to the Premier Division. To bolster their squad, the Vikings had added a couple of US players from the BUCS league and the pairing of QB Michael […]
April 17th, 2024
Merseyside Nighthawks 7 – East Kilbride Pirates 43 East Kilbride travelled to Merseyside for the start of the latest chapter in the Pirates’ story. New Head Coach, Matthew “Spoonie” Davies has recruited well, with a large playing squad and a plethora of coaches on the sidelines, and there was optimism in the air as kick […]
April 8th, 2024
Pre-season is now officially over, with less than a week to go until the Pirates senior team face off against Merseyside Nighthawks on the road in the opening game of the 2024 National Leagues Premiership season. Head Coach Matthew ‘Spoonie’ Davies, is looking forward to his first outing at the helm. “The first game of […]
December 8th, 2023
Tomorrow sees the East Kilbride Pirates Women’s flag team take part in the Women’s Flag Football League National Championships indoors at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre from 11.15am, as the top 8 teams in Great Britain do battle for the national title. EKPW flag will be looking to capitalise on a storming regular season which saw […]