Newark’s first team earned a deserved break from league action after posting win number 11 on Saturday, beating struggling West Bridgford.
Captain Chris Tate runs with the ball as a West Bridgford player gives chase. (171211JT4-66)
The success puts unbeaten Newark, who were relegated last season, top of Midlands Two East North by nine points from second-placed Market Bosworth.
Newark have a two-week break over the holiday period before league action resumes on Saturday January 7 against Melton Mowbray at Kelham Road. Kick-off 2.15pm.
Three tries from flanker Lewis Cove, one of Newark’s most consistent performers, was the highlight of the latest win by seven tries to nil.
Newark clinically used the catch and drive tactic from line-outs to give Cove his try-scoring chances.
Cove popped up first in the tenth minute to be followed two minutes later by a score from wing Will Britten.
Fellow winger Sam Sibilski contributed the third try in the 25th minute before Cove grabbed his second five minutes before half-time, Matt Cox converting.
Newark scored three more tries in the second period from Cove, Sibilski and, finally, centre Alex Moore.
