Poole Pirates snap up talented teenager Cooper Rushen for 2026
Poole Speedway have moved once again to secure one of Britain’s most exciting young prospects, confirming the signing of Cooper Rushen for the 2026 season. The highly-rated teenager has already made a strong impression on the sport, earning attention not only for the distinctive tassels on his race suit but, more importantly, for his obvious […]
Zach Cook back with the Poole Pirates again in 2026
Poole Speedway have received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 season after confirming that captain Zach Cook will remain at Championship level and continue to lead the Pirates for a second consecutive year. The 26-year-old Cowra-born racer, who ended Poole’s memorable double-winning 2025 campaign with a 7.34 average, admitted that a return to the […]
Dan Gilkes joins Poole as Pirates build title defence
Poole’s Wessex Marine Pirates have confirmed the signing of highly rated British talent Dan Gilkes for the 2026 season, strengthening their title-defending squad with one of the sport’s most promising young riders. At just 23, Gilkes arrives at Wimborne Road with an already impressive résumé. Since beginning his professional career with the Kent Kings in […]
Poole Pirates bring back Lewi Kerr for 2026 title defence
Poole Pirates have confirmed that Lewi Kerr — an integral part of last season’s league and cup double — will return for the 2026 campaign. The Norfolk-born racer, heading into his seventeenth year in British speedway, remains a key figure as the club sets its sights on defending both titles. Speaking to the Poole Pirates […]
Poole Pirates capture Fraser Bowes for 2026
The Poole Pirates have moved quickly to secure Australian talent Fraser Bowes for their 2026 campaign. Bowes, who turns 24 soon, made his British racing debut with Workington last year and heads into the new season aiming to build on the 5.63 average he ended 2025 with. Pirates fans already caught a glimpse of what […]
Danish Star Thomsen forced to leave Poole ahead of 2026 Season as Cairns confirmed!
Poole Pirates Danish ace Tobias Thomsen has confirmed that scheduling clashes in his home country will prevent him from returning to Wimborne Road for a third season in 2026. Thomsen, who has collected five major trophies with the Pirates—including this year’s league and Cup double—will be unable to commit due to his Danish League duties […]
Richard Lawson returns to the Poole Pirates for 2026
DOUBLE winners the Poole Pirates have announced the return of No.1 Richard Lawson for the 2026 season. Lawson has enjoyed four trophy-laden years with the Pirates including three league titles, three KO Cup successes and two BSN Series trophies. The 39-year-old, described by co-promoter Dan Ford as a “phenomenon” and a “class act,” is already […]
Poole Pirates vs Redcar Bears – MAXiCab KO Cup Final Preview
The first leg of the MAXiCab Knockout Cup Final takes place tonight at Wimborne Road, with tapes up at 7:30 PM, as the Poole Pirates host the Redcar Bears in what promises to be a thrilling clash. Team News Poole Pirates: Richard Lawson returns to the side following Sunday’s play-off victory over Redcar, with the […]
Poole Pirates secure William Cairns for 2025 & 2026
The Poole Pirates have announced their intention to track British 500cc Youth Champion William Cairns when he turns 16 – on a deal which will also include the 2026 season. Hot prospect Cairns will be eligible to race in the Cab Direct Championship from his birthday on June 29, with the Pirates stating they will […]
Paul Starke becomes a Poole Pirate again
CAB Direct Championship holders Poole are one rider away from completing their 2025 line-up after announcing Paul Starke will return to Wimborne Road next year. The experienced Starke previously appeared for the Pirates in the top-flight, mainly in 2015 and 2017, but he also made three guest appearances in their colours last season. He began […]