11. Finchampstead 2 Windsor Great Park 0

Windsor Great Park of the East Berks League Premier Division proved a tough test as Finch faced their third straight week of cup action.

12. Coney Hill 3 Bracknell 10 (match abandoned after 55 minutes)

Rugby is, without doubt, a dangerous game, but it is rare to have an accident so serious that the delay for on-field treatment ultimately results in the abandonment of the match.

13. Nowak upbeat for Patesians clash

Bracknell captain Ben Nowak is a confident man ahead of Saturday’s game with Old Patesians.

14. Why now could be a good time to start a new business…

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

15. Hammond Targets Samba Stars

16. Armitage delights new England boss Johnson

Martin Johnson is not renowned for handing out gushing compliments to individuals, but he was more than happy to make an exception in the case of Delon Armitage.

17. Local Rugby Round-Up

Life at the coal-face is never easy, but for the Reading front-row, preparing to take on Salisbury in South West Division 2 at Holme Park tomorrow (2.30pm)

18. Wright on time for Matt finish

In the First round of The Hellenic League Cup, Finchampstead caused something of an upset as they beat  Gloucestershire side Harrow Hill from the Premier Division.

19. Hat-trick hero Shears cuts sorry Barnstaple to pieces

Bracknell players were under no illusions that it was essential for them to beat Barnstaple on Saturday; but they also had do it with some style if they were to have any hopes of success this season.

20. ‘We’ll compete at the top’

Bracknell Rugby Club face their biggest challenge of the season so far on Saturday when they travel to Coney Hill in a crunch South West Division 1 encounter. More sport.