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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.
Key Transfers Ahead of 2026 Season
Every season brings new stories, and for 2026 a group of familiar faces will be writing their next chapter in Storm Blue. Several players who predominantly pulled on the Knights jersey in recent seasons will be “On The Move”, joining the Thunder for the upcoming campaign. It’s a shift that
Built for the Forest: Our New Jerseys Up Close
We’re excited to unveil brand new New Forest Baseball jerseys for 2026, created in partnership with Covee. Inspired by our home in the New Forest, the design keeps things classic, bold, and built for the long summer days ahead on the diamond. For the first time, the jerseys proudly feature
Meet the Managers
As the 2026 season approaches, the ThunderKnights are ready to take the field once more, this time under the leadership of a new set of team managers. Leading the way for the club this year are Thunder Manager Doug Sutherland and Knights Co-Managers James Knight and Ben Coxhill. Two different
2026 Fixtures Released
The fixtures for the upcoming 2026 South West & Wales Baseball League (SWWBL) have been released, and there’s some very exciting days coming up for both our teams this summer! Opening Day is Sunday 12th April, when New Forest Thunder travel to Yeovil Whirlwinds for their first game in Division