Newark Rugby Club first team captain Chris Tate believes his side can continue their high-flying form on Saturday as they take on third-placed Oakham, having last week dispatched second -placed Market Bosworth.
The side take on Oakham looking to build on their current run of 14 wins out of 14 in the Midlands 2 East (North) division and increase their lead over the chasing pack.
Newark Town boss Tony Joynes said his players face one of their toughest tests of the season on Saturday when they take on fellow promotion chasers Pinxton away from home.
Farndon United Reserves sailed through to the last eight of the Pat Jepson Cup thanks to a hat-trick from Ashley Doyle in a 4-3 win over Barkestone-le-Vale at Marsh Lane. Elsewhere RHP Social continued their surge at the top of the Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Newark Town.
British Cycling’s East Midlands coach Steve Crosland believes the future of cycling in Newark is safe after helping to develop some of the town’s most promising youngsters.
