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Ipswich Witches defeated at Sheffield Tigers in Premiership Grand Final

06 October 2023
Ipswich Witches defeated at Sheffield Tigers in Premiership Grand Final

Ipswich Witches defeated at Sheffield Tigers in Premiership Grand Final

06 October 2023

The Witches were defeated by the Yorkshire side 56-34 in the Premiership Grand Final.


‘A great opportunity to make this a legendary season’ - Witches boss

04 October 2023
‘A great opportunity to make this a legendary season’ - Witches boss

‘A great opportunity to make this a legendary season’ - Witches boss

04 October 2023

Ipswich Witches boss Ritchie Hawkins is hoping his side can celebrate a special season after taking an 18-point lead in the play-off final first leg.


‘I really hope they pull it off’: Witches aim for league and cup double

01 October 2023
‘I really hope they pull it off’: Witches aim for league and cup double

‘I really hope they pull it off’: Witches aim for league and cup double

01 October 2023

Ipswich Witches owner Chris Louis has given his thoughts ahead of the first leg of the Witches’ play-off final against Sheffield Tigers.


‘A phenomenal effort’: Witches through to play-off final after dramatic victory

26 September 2023
‘A phenomenal effort’: Witches through to play-off final after dramatic victory

‘A phenomenal effort’: Witches through to play-off final after dramatic victory

26 September 2023

Ipswich Witches are through to the Premiership play-off final after a dramatic last-heat victory at current champions Belle Vue.


‘The fans can lift us again’ – Ipswich Witches boss ahead of home leg of play-off semi-final

20 September 2023
‘The fans can lift us again’ – Ipswich Witches boss ahead of home leg of play-off semi-final

‘The fans can lift us again’ – Ipswich Witches boss ahead of home leg of play-off semi-final

20 September 2023

Ipswich Witches boss Chris Louis speaks to columnist Mike Bacon ahead of the now KO Cup champions hosting Belle Vue in the Premiership play-offs.


‘Get Foxhall buzzing’: Ipswich Witches boss on KO Cup final clash

13 September 2023
‘Get Foxhall buzzing’: Ipswich Witches boss on KO Cup final clash

‘Get Foxhall buzzing’: Ipswich Witches boss on KO Cup final clash

13 September 2023

Ipswich Witches team boss Ritchie Hawkins has spoken on his side’s chances ahead of their KO Cup final clash on Thursday.


Ipswich Witches reach Premiership play-offs as Peterborough beat Leciester

08 September 2023
Ipswich Witches reach Premiership play-offs as Peterborough beat Leciester

Ipswich Witches reach Premiership play-offs as Peterborough beat Leciester

08 September 2023

The Witches will face a semi-final clash with Belle Vue


Ipswich Witches column: Witches are the kings of East Anglia speedway

06 September 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Witches are the kings of East Anglia speedway

Ipswich Witches column: Witches are the kings of East Anglia speedway

06 September 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon gives his thoughts after Ipswich Witches inflict a fourth Premiership defeat of the season over rivals King’s Lynn Stars.


Ipswich Witches column: Professional performance sees side through to KO Cup final

30 August 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Professional performance sees side through to KO Cup final

Ipswich Witches column: Professional performance sees side through to KO Cup final

30 August 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon reflects on progression to the KO Cup final after a professional Witches performance and the hunt for a play-off spot.


Ipswich Witches column: Victory required to keep slim play-off hopes alive

23 August 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Victory required to keep slim play-off hopes alive

Ipswich Witches column: Victory required to keep slim play-off hopes alive

23 August 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon looks ahead to tomorrow evening’s clash with Leicester, as well as an upcoming cup semi-final second leg.


Ipswich Witches column: Ritchie Hawkins’ side face most crucial week of season so far

16 August 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Ritchie Hawkins’ side face most crucial week of season so far

Ipswich Witches column: Ritchie Hawkins’ side face most crucial week of season so far

16 August 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon looks ahead to Ipswich Witches’ most crucial week of their season so far as they chase a play-off spot.


Ipswich Witches: Remarkable run of results after four wins on the bounce

09 August 2023
Ipswich Witches: Remarkable run of results after four wins on the bounce

Ipswich Witches: Remarkable run of results after four wins on the bounce

09 August 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon reflects on Ipswich Witches’ stunning recent spell that has seen them win four meetings on the bounce.


Ipswich Witches: Stunning away performance humbles Lions

02 August 2023
Ipswich Witches: Stunning away performance humbles Lions

Ipswich Witches: Stunning away performance humbles Lions

02 August 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon reflects on Ipswich Witches’ best performance of the season after victory away to in-form Leicester Lions.


Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes still alive after convincing win

26 July 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes still alive after convincing win

Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes still alive after convincing win

26 July 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon reflects on Ipswich Witches’ convincing win over Peterborough Panthers as a busy August awaits.


Ipswich Witches column: Top-four play-off place hangs by a thread

19 July 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Top-four play-off place hangs by a thread

Ipswich Witches column: Top-four play-off place hangs by a thread

19 July 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon looks ahead to Ipswich Witches’ search for a strong finish to the season.


Ipswich Witches column: No room for defeat with play-off hopes on the line

12 July 2023
Ipswich Witches column: No room for defeat with play-off hopes on the line

Ipswich Witches column: No room for defeat with play-off hopes on the line

12 July 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon previews Ipswich Witches’ meeting against current champions Belle Vue Aces.


Ipswich Witches Column: Team ‘out for revenge’ in tough clash

05 July 2023
Ipswich Witches Column: Team ‘out for revenge’ in tough clash

Ipswich Witches Column: Team ‘out for revenge’ in tough clash

05 July 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon looks ahead to Ipswich Witches facing off against Wolverhampton Wolves in a tough clash at Foxhall.


Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes back on track

28 June 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes back on track

Ipswich Witches column: Play-off hopes back on track

28 June 2023

Jason Doyle’s four-ride maximum leads Ipswich to a much-needed victory at Foxhall.


Ipswich Witches column: Hunt on for ‘vital’ points in place-off pursuit

21 June 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Hunt on for ‘vital’ points in place-off pursuit

Ipswich Witches column: Hunt on for ‘vital’ points in place-off pursuit

21 June 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon looks forward to the witches welcoming Peterborough Panthers to Foxhall Heath.


Ipswich Witches column: Witches return to winning ways in style

14 June 2023
Ipswich Witches column: Witches return to winning ways in style

Ipswich Witches column: Witches return to winning ways in style

14 June 2023

Columnist Mike Bacon reflects on Ipswich Witches returning to winning ways as Sheffield Tigers were put to the sword in an entertaining meeting.