since the centenary season the club has faced something of a struggle as it looks to re-establish itself amongst its peers in the east midlands. in season 2008–09 4 victories out of 22 meant a bottom placed finish in midlands one. however a tremendous fightback in a final day 36–31 victory over malvern ensured that under the rfu league re-organisation the club retained its status in the new national 3 midlands. this however proved to be something of a poisoned chalice as the club lost all 26 league games in season 2009–10 and returned to level 6 rugby in midlands one east where it probably should have been 12 months previously. the season was not all negative as a revived colts team led by duncan woodhead and dave albone reached the quarter finals of the national colts cup, losing to eventual winners bedford blues. they also became east midlands champions for the first time ever defeating leighton buzzard 31–29 in the league final.