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New Forest Thunder finish national playoff run as runners-up
New Forest Thunder’s remarkable 2026 season came to an end on Sunday as they were beaten 16–9 by London Mastadons in the BBF National Play-Off Division 5 Final. After winning the SWWBL Division 5 Severn title and then progressing through the national playoffs with victories over Plymouth Mariners and Guildford
New Forest Thunder reach National Play-Off Final with 12–9 victory
New Forest Thunder are through to the BBF National Play-Off Division 5 Final after a 12–9 victory over the Guildford Millers in Saturday’s semi-final at Farnham Park. Playing with a place in the Final at stake, Thunder produced another impressive offensive display, scoring in five of the seven innings and
Thunder edge thriller to reach National Play-Off Semi-Final
New Forest Thunder are through to the BBF National Play-Off Division 5 Semi-Final after a dramatic 10–9 victory over the Plymouth Mariners. It was a rematch of the regional championship game, as the Mariners made the trip to Gang Warily this past Saturday. And while the SWWBL Final was a
ThunderKnights Finish Third in BBF Summer Cup Bronze Group
New Forest Baseball’s ThunderKnights finished third in the Bronze Group at the 2026 British Baseball Federation Summer Cup after a weather-affected weekend saw three games squeezed into a demanding Sunday schedule. The combined ThunderKnights squad, bringing together players from both New Forest Thunder and New Forest Knights, travelled to the
Thunder Crowned SWWBL D5 Champions After Dramatic Final Win
New Forest Thunder are SWWBL Division 5 champions after a dramatic 20-15 victory over the Plymouth Mariners in today’s Championship Game. The title caps a remarkable season for Thunder, who entered the final having won their last six regular-season games to clinch the Severn Division. Their reward was a championship
Knights Continue Winning Run with Sweep in Taunton
The New Forest Knights continued their late-season surge on Sunday, sweeping the Taunton Pistols to record a fourth consecutive victory and move above .500 for the first time this season. Fresh from last weekend’s dramatic double-header sweep in Yeovil, the Knights travelled to Taunton full of confidence and produced two
Knights First Season Sweep, Thunder Stay on Top
There has been plenty of baseball since the end of June, with both the New Forest Thunder and New Forest Knights continuing to produce exciting games as the South West & Wales Baseball League season heads towards its conclusion. For Thunder, it has been another strong spell that keeps them
ThunderKnights Heading to Berlin for Historic International Friendly
The New Forest ThunderKnights are delighted to announce that we will be making our first-ever overseas trip this autumn, travelling to Germany to take on the NSF Roosters in a special international friendly. The game will take place on Saturday 10th October in Berlin, marking a major milestone in the
Thunder maintain charge with Double win over Taunton Pistols
New Forest Thunder completed a dominant double-header sweep, defeating their opponents 26-8 and 25-6 in two shortened contests. The Thunder bats were in full voice from the opening innings of Game One. After falling behind 4-3 in the first, the visitors quickly took control, scoring five runs in the second
A Strong Start for New Forest Baseball in 2026
The 2026 season is now fully underway for New Forest Baseball, and the opening month has already delivered plenty of memorable moments across both the Thunder and Knights. From debut appearances and first wins to dramatic innings and strong team performances, the club has continued to grow both on and
Matchday at Gang Warily: What to Expect in 2026
There’s nothing quite like baseball in the New Forest. Whether you’re a big baseball fan, a first-time visitor, or just curious about the game, a matchday at Gang Warily is all about relaxed vibes, community spirit, and getting right up close to the action. And best of all? Entry is
The ThunderKnight of the New Forest
People often ask us, where did you get your name from? Why the ThunderKnights? Over the past few years we’ve told people the same thing; our players couldn’t decide between the Knights or the Thunder. So we smashed them together. But, the truth is, the ThunderKnight name goes back centuries.