Friday Night’s Alright For Archers

But a handful of games across the county survived the inclement weather conditions in the rugby this past weekend, Championship high-fliers, Nottingham, jumping up to second, for 24 hours at least, with another, twelve point come-from-behind success. Hosting divisional newcomers, Cambridge, under Lady Bay’s ‘Friday Night Lights,’ Craig Hammond’s side found themselves twelve down inside…

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World In Union

Twenty years have pretty much elapsed since a very last-gasp drop goal gave England victory, 20-17, in the Rugby World Cup final, breaking the hearts of host nation, Australia. Former fly-half Jonny Wilkinson was the hero that day, and that game, alongside numerous others, are featured in a new book by Nottingham-based sports author, James…

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Newark President Barker ‘Looking Forward’ To New Season

The league season may not be kicking off until 2 September, but, with comings-and-goings already occurring, pre-season friendlies pretty much now lined up, and the league constitution now in place, rugby’s Regional 2 North Midlands division will see the presence of four, Nottinghamshire clubs. Newark, who finished sixth last time around, themselves joined in the…

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