Big win for champions

Rugby

Club aims for trophy double

Two of Newark Rugby Club’s loyal servants have the chance on Sunday to grab some cup glory after missing out on the triumph last month in the Three Counties competition.

Football

Teams ready for cup clash

Castle Barge 95 head into the final of the Willie Hall Trophy full of confidence after a 2-1 win in their Senior Division clash against Holy Trinity.

Cricket

Fruitful spell puts points in the bag

Batsmen Paul Delaney and Paul Franks hit half centuries for Farnsfield to help secure victory against Marshalls in the Bassetlaw League Championship on Monday.

Cricket

Comfortable start to new season

Farndon were comfortable winners when they took on Lambley in Newark Alliance Division Five on Sunday. In their opening game in the division, Farndon reached 165 all out.

Sport Shorts

ATHLETICS: David Baker of Newark’s Notfast Running Club ran The Bannatynes 10K multi-terrain event at Wellingborough on Sunday and, despite falling and getting covered in cold, sticky mud, he finished in a good cross-country time of 50mins 45secs.

ANGLING: The Newark Advertiser-sponsored Upper Witham Six-a-side Championships takes place on Saturday March 8.

CRICKET: Budding cricketers aged under 13 are being invited for trials for the Newark and Sherwood District squad.

FOOTBALL: Soccersixes, who operate more than 150 six-a-side leagues across the UK, including one at Newark’s Magnus Sports Centre, have announced that a national cup competition is to take place in March, with 800 teams taking part across 16 different regions.