Newark Rugby Club get strong win on the road in Wolverhampton

Newark Rugby Club regained momentum for the league run-in with a hard-fought 33-27 victory over hosts Wolverhampton, who were determined and direct throughout the match.

Wolverhampton exerted sustained early pressure in the Newark 22, but excellent team defence ensured no breach.

Winger Ovi Gilder scored the first two tries for the visitors to put Newark ahead.

Newark remained on top with a combination of good defence and excellent running.

Wolverhampton continued to be industrious and direct, but Newark held firm thanks to strong tackling from the whole team and strong running out of defence from Josh Ashe.

The half-time score of 19-12 was a little disappointing for Newark, but was not unfair as Wolverhampton had more possession.

The second half saw the two sides battle it out but it would prove to be Newark’s day as the match ended with a 33-27 scoreline.

Newark women’s rugby team lost 61-10 on the road against a highly experienced Market Bosworth team.

A spokesman said that there would be many lessons learned from the match.

Ilkeston got a big 64-7 win over Southwell as the minster men failed to fire on the road.

There was better news for the club’s 3rd team, The Bandits who notched up a 48-12 victory over Nottingham Casuals.

Southwell Colts hosted Grimsby Colts and walked away with a strong 24-5 win.

Bingham Rugby Club got a cup win over Mansfield coming out 26-13 winners in what was a strong test for the side.