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- ↑ List A Matches played by Nathan Bressington
- ↑ "Nathan Bressington Record by competition". Rugby Statbunker. 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "1st XV - The Team". Stourbridge Rugby. 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "Moseley Claim Title in Scintillating Style". Birmingham Post. 24 April 2006.
- ↑ "Moseley win EDF Energy National Trophy at Twickenham". Birmingham Post. 20 April 2009.