It was a productive weekend in Germany for RNC Hereford, as the team secured two victories in the latest round of the European Blind Football League. The results have propelled the defending champions to the top of the League with 10 points from their first four matches.
RNC’s first game saw a competitive match against tournament hosts, Borussia Dortmund, but RNC kept their composure to clinch a 3-1 victory. Efe Shimwell led the attack with two well-taken goals, while Olly Johnson added the third.
The second fixture was against League newcomers, the Polish national blind football team, Blind Football Polska. RNC dominated the game throughout, securing a 3-0 win against the young Polish side. Goals came from Olly Johnson and Efe Shimwell, and a milestone first European goal for Toby Williams.
The current League standings are:
| Position | Team | PLD | PTS | GD |
| 1 | RNC Hereford | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | Dortmund BvB | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | ASD Quartotempo Firenze | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | Cecifoot Charleroi | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 5 | Pirsos Thessaloniki | 4 | 3 | -2 |
| 6 | BFP Team | 4 | 1 | -9 |
The team now turns its attention to Round 3, which is scheduled for 23 May 2026. This time taking place on home soil at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford.