1. Local Rugby Round - Up

Reading name a powerful line-up for their first EDF Intermediate Cup outing of the season

2. The EU Working Time Directive…

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

3. No January sales spree for Royals

4. Hammond: We know how to wheel and deal

5. Isaiew and Dudman earn Finch vital point

The first league game for a month after a series of cup matches all at home gave Finch a change of scenery.

6. Sloppy Bracknell pay the penalty for errors

Bracknell missed a chance to nail their promotion prospects firmly into the minds of the league leaders when they were well beaten by the Gloucester team at Lily Hill.

7. Christmas Lights Extravaganza

This weekend, polar bears, Father Christmas, King Rat and 1,000 candles will help Reading enjoy its annual Christmas lights extravaganza.

8. Kennedy’s England snub is big boost for Irish

London Irish will be boosted by the unexpected return of lock Nick Kennedy from England duty as they get back to the Guinness Premiership at Newcastle Falcons on Sunday (3pm).

9. 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.

10. 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.