RUGBY: Winning weekend all round
It was a great weekend for all Rugby’s first teams, with league victories all round.
In Midlands 1 East, leaders Newbold beat fifth-placed Bugbrooke 20-3 at Parkfield Road. Newbold are six points clear at the top, ahead of nearest rivals Old Northamptonians.
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Hide AdThis weekend (November 26) they travel to bottom side Dronfield, who are still looking for their first win.
After a slow start to the game at Webb Ellis Road, Rugby Lions maintained their top spot in Midlands 2 West (South) with a 34-15 win over Southam, who are sixth. Lions are now six points ahead of second-placed Silhillians.
This weekend they are away at Barkers Butts, who are down in tenth.
Another good win has lifted Old Laurentians up to third in Midlands 2 East (South). On Saturday they beat Market Harborough 27-22 at Fenley Field.
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Hide AdPeterborough head the division on 31 points, with Oundle second on 29 and OLs on 27. Harborough are eighth.
This Saturday sees OLs visiting fourth-placed Oadby Wyggestonians.
Rugby St Andrews beat Upton on Severn 24-17 at John Tomalin Way. Saints are now eighth in Midlands 3 West (South) and Upton 11th.
Saints are on the road this Saturday, with a trip to Bedworth, who are currently bottom of the table.
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Hide AdRugby Welsh were without a league game in Midlands 5 West (South) but this weekend are at home at Alwyn Road to Trinity Guild. Welsh are sixth in the table so far, just one place below Trinity Guild.