1. Bossman to the rescue

Sub Kelvin Bossman hit an 81st-minute equaliser to earn Reading a 3-3 draw with a strong Plymouth side at Madejski Stadium yesterday.

2. Bryn in good form

Brynjar Gunnarsson has played down his impressive role in Reading’s resurgence – but is enjoying the fight to hold onto his place in the starting line-up.

3. Irish name squad to face Worcester

Six players will make their first start of the season for London Irish tomorrow.

4. All the weekend's local football

Justin McClurg earned a replay for Binfield on Tuesday night in the FA Vase, whilst Sandhurst Town advanced thanks to a stunning strike from Mark Corbett.

5. Wolves 0 Reading 3

6. Loan can re-light Leroy

Leroy Lita has joined Norwich City on a one-month loan spell.

7. Happy Daze

Noel Hunt was among the scorers as Reading maintained their unbeaten home form with a 3-1 win over Burnley on Saturday – but he knew little about it after being knocked out grabbing the opening goal.

8. Worcester 22 London Irish 5

A much-changed London Irish side were well beaten in their opening EDF Energy Cup match at Sixways yesterday.

9. Exmouth 19 Redingensians 24

Gensians defied the worst of the day’s weather down in Devon to maintain their 100-per-cent start to the season and remain top of South West Division 1.

10. Booth blasts 'killer' schedule

London Irish play their third game in eight days when they take on Worcester Warriors at Sixways in the opening round of the EDF Energy Cup on Sunday.