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Newcastle Red Bulls Captain
Thursday, 27 August 2026A proud moment for OB Oscar Usher (Dale '22), who will captain Newcastle Red Bulls as they kick off their 2026/27 campaign with their first pre season...
Greatest Rivalry Series between South Africa and New Zealand.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026OB Karl Dickson (York '00) has been appointed by World Rugby to referee the fourth and final Test of the Greatest Rivalry Series between South Africa and...
Great British Sewing Bee
Monday, 20 July 2026OB Patrick Grant (York '90) has returned for another season of The Great British Sewing Bee!
The 12th series premiered on July 14th,...
The 12th series premiered on July 14th,...
First International Try!
Tuesday, 14 July 2026Congratulations to Guy on scoring his first international try for England during their Nations Championship campaign, crossing the line in England's match...
BBC Gladiators Goes Worldwide!
Friday, 15 May 2026OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) has been speaking about the future of BBC Gladiators as the hugely successful reboot continues to grow worldwide.
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Investec Champions Cup Final Referee
Thursday, 14 May 2026OB Karl Dickson (York '00) who has been appointed referee for the Investec Champions Cup Final between Leinster Rugby and Union Bordeaux Bègles...
London Marathon Runners
Monday, 4 May 2026A huge congratulations to all our OBs who took part in the London Marathon this year and to everyone who supported them along the way!
It was...
It was...
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and Drive
Thursday, 30 April 2026OB John Ray (York '00) is taking part in this year's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and Drive in support of mental health.
This cause is deeply...
This cause is deeply...
59th Honorary Member of the Hong Kong Football Club
Tuesday, 28 April 2026OB Karl Dickson (York '00) has been named the 59th Honorary Member of the Hong Kong Football Club, joining a distinguished group of international sporting...
The Origins of Famous Brands
Sunday, 26 April 2026OB Thomas Farrell (Dale '08) recently had his debut work of non fiction published. The Origins of Famous Brands explores where brands come from and what...
Navy Men's Football Selection
Thursday, 26 March 2026OB Jackson Smith (Durham '19) has been selected for the Navy Men's Football Team following a competitive trial process that included fixtures against semi...
OB Squash
Wednesday, 25 March 2026Great to see a few familiar faces on court this week!
OB Nick Brown (North '78) played at school for Leyburn Squash Club v Barnard Castle...
OB Nick Brown (North '78) played at school for Leyburn Squash Club v Barnard Castle...
Million Dollar Secret
Tuesday, 24 March 2026OB Glenn Hugill (Dale '88) is back with another hit!
Netflix has confirmed that Million Dollar Secret will return for Season 2 this...
Netflix has confirmed that Million Dollar Secret will return for Season 2 this...
Greatest Gardens!
Thursday, 19 March 2026OB Patrick Grant (York '90) is set to swap sewing for soil as he appears on the brand new series Greatest Gardens
Joining horticultural legends...
Joining horticultural legends...
Exciting Start to the Season with Leeds Rhinos!
Thursday, 12 March 2026OB George Brown (North '24) has had an exciting start to the season with Leeds Rhinos!
Scoring twice on his professional debut against...
Scoring twice on his professional debut against...
Do You Know Your Place?
Tuesday, 3 March 2026We are thrilled to share that OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) will be appearing on Do You Know Your Place? on BBC Two!
The fun celebrity quiz...
The fun celebrity quiz...
Inside the Line Podcast
Tuesday, 3 March 2026In this week's episode of O2 Inside Line podcast, OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) shares his incredible story!
From spending five nights in...
From spending five nights in...
England v Ireland Legends
Tuesday, 24 February 2026The England v Ireland Legends returned to the field at Twickenham Stoop for the annual fundraising fixture, and highlighted rugby's enduring capacity to...
Referee for Wales v Scotland Six Nations
Friday, 20 February 2026OB Karl Dickson (York '00) will be on duty as Assistant Referee for Wales v Scotland in the Six Nations tomorrow at 16:40, the match will be broadcast...
The Quantum Quest, Exploring the Inner Core!
Wednesday, 11 February 2026World renowned astrophysicist Prof Duncan Lorimer (Teesdale '87) has been featured in The Times India, reflecting on the discovery of Fast Radio Bursts...
Alex Gray on Virgin Radio
Monday, 9 February 2026OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) joined Chris Evans on Virgin Radio last week to talk about stepping into the role of Apollo on Gladiators and reflecting on the...
Richard Osman's House of Games
Thursday, 5 February 2026OB Patrick Grant (York '90) has been a guest on Richard Osman's House of Games, every night this week at 6pm on BB2.
The hit quiz show sees...
The hit quiz show sees...
Guy Pepper named in Matchday Squad
Monday, 2 February 2026OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) has been named in the matchday squad as England kick off their Six Nations campaign against Wales!
Everyone at...
Everyone at...
Patrick Grant on Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen
Thursday, 29 January 2026Great to see OB Patrick Grant featured on Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen on ITV this week, a brilliant showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and culinary...
Tech a Break Podcast
Wednesday, 28 January 2026OB Adam Gray (North '05) is the latest guest on the Tech a Break podcast
They talk about how cars shaped Adam's journey from living in Saudi...
They talk about how cars shaped Adam's journey from living in Saudi...
2026 Six Nations Launch
Tuesday, 27 January 2026OB Karl Dickson (York '00) is in Scotland this week for the launch of the 2026 Men's Six Nations. The experienced referee, who made his Six Nations debut...
Graham Norton Forever Home
Friday, 16 January 2026OB Kevin Whately (North '69) is set to star in Forever Home, the brand new six part Channel 5 crime drama based on Graham Norton's bestselling novel!
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OB Visit
Wednesday, 14 January 2026We were delighted to welcome back OB Lewis Metcalfe (North '09) for a visit yesterday ahead of his permanent move to New Zealand this weekend.
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Corriedale Historic Crossover
Tuesday, 6 January 2026OB Liam Johnson (Dale '06) had the honour of writing tonight's fallout episode of Emmerdale following the historic first ever crossover of two of the UK's...
Standout First Season at Bath
Monday, 5 January 2026OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) is featured in a new article reflecting on a standout first season at Bath and what is still to come in 2026. The 22 year old...
England Cricket Dads
Monday, 5 January 2026OB Graham Duckett (Durham '78) has been featured in an article celebrating the small world of cricket, as he joins fellow England cricket dads Graham Bethell...
Jack and The Beanstalk
Tuesday, 23 December 2025We are excited to announce that OB Joseph Johnston (Tees '21), a recent graduate of the London School of Music, will be making his professional debut as...
Match Official for Guinness Men's Six Nations
Friday, 19 December 2025OB Karl Dickson (York '00) has been appointed as one of the match officials for the Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026!
Karl will be an assistant...
Karl will be an assistant...
OB Visit
Thursday, 18 December 2025So lovely to welcome back OB James Beattie (Durham '00), visiting from Perth, Australia, with his son, Archie and James's mum. A return to the Dining Hall...
Six, Seven
Friday, 12 December 2025OB Rhys Thomas (Tees '08) has published a book inspired by the real-world rise of overnight memes and crazes.
Six, Seven explores what can...
Six, Seven explores what can...
Jonah Lomu Influence
Tuesday, 9 December 2025Jonah Lomu's influence stretched far beyond the scoresheet and the reflections from OBs Rory Underwood (Tees 81) and Tony Underwood (Tees 87) show exactly...
Dubai 7s
Friday, 5 December 2025Team Barney went live and direct to the Emirates Dubai 7s for the very first time. This fantastic group of chaps paid to play to help raise our bursary...
The Security Space Podcast
Friday, 28 November 2025OB Steve Kinghan (North '01) appeared on his first podcast with The Security Space Podcast!
He discussed how his competitive upbringing with...
He discussed how his competitive upbringing with...
The Car Buying Coach
Monday, 24 November 2025OB Adam Gray (North '05) launched The Car Buying Coach just over a week ago, and he has already gained some incredible coverage!
Adam, an experienced...
Adam, an experienced...
Northern Counties Dinner 2025
Friday, 21 November 2025Such a fantastic evening at the Northern Counties Club in Newcastle for our annual Northern Counties Dinner!
From leavers of 1953 to our current...
From leavers of 1953 to our current...
Children in Need Gladiator Special
Monday, 17 November 2025OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) aka Apollo returned to our screens over the weekend for the Children in Need Gladiator special, which brought together the cast...
2025 Rising Star!
Saturday, 15 November 2025OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) has been named as a 2025 Rising Star by Sports Newcastle, an award that recognises some of the North East's most promising young...
OBs Meeting Far and Wide!
Saturday, 15 November 2025OB Mathew Tait (Tees '04), General Manager of Emirates Dubai 7s, caught up with OB Friedrich Schmeisser (North '02) in Dubai today!
Freddie...
Freddie...
Tom Hume Exhibition
Thursday, 13 November 2025A major new exhibition celebrating the work of Tom Hume (Durham '60) has opened at Ushaw Historic House.
Tom Hume: Retrospective offers a rich...
Tom Hume: Retrospective offers a rich...
745 Game
Monday, 10 November 2025What a fantastic evening at Kingsholm last night, as two of our very own Old Barnardians Lee Dickson (North,03) and Ed Williamson (Tees,02) took to the...
England National Open Water Masters Championships
Friday, 7 November 2025OB Tristan Hymers (North '97) represented York City Bath Club in the Swim England National Open Water Masters Championships at Rother Valley, earning bronze...
Made in Britain Impact Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025OB Patrick Grant (York '90) will join this year's Impact Awards as a guest speaker, showing his support for British manufacturers across every industry....
Meet Your Mountain
Friday, 24 October 2025Huge congratulations to OB Alex Tait (Tees '06) for completing an incredible challenge in the French Alps! Climbing 4000m of altitude and running 60km...
Riyadh Season Campaign
Tuesday, 21 October 2025OB Martin Bishop (York, 65) stars in the incredible latest Riyadh Season campaign. The nearly three-and-a-half-minute Riyadh Season 2025 promo video shows...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) selected for England training squad
Monday, 20 October 2025This weekend's news that OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) has been selected for the England training squad ahead of the Autumn Internationals is fantastic!
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Top 15 Rugby Brothers
Monday, 20 October 2025OBs Karl (York '00) and Lee Dickson (North '03) have been named among the top 15 rugby brothers of all time!
Karl who played as a scrum...
Karl who played as a scrum...