
Newport coach Ian Bletcher refused to write off his team’s title chances despite a 15-0 defeat at Kenilworth.
The latest winter cold snap is continuing to play havoc with the British sporting calendar - with the Shropshire rugby scene the latest to be hit.
Oswestry were the only local rugby team in action at the weekend after players and officials helped clear the pitch – and were rewarded with an 8-7 victory over Orrell.
Shropshire rugby ace Graham Kitchener helped England begin their defence of the Under-20 Six Nations Championship with a 17-0 win over Italy at his home club of Worcester Warriors.
Newport coach Ian Bletcher has called on the club’s experienced players to “step up the plate” after drifting away from the title race.
As rugby union fans get set for the 2009 Six Nations Championships you can read all about all the forthcoming clashes on Shropshirestar.com.
A slack five minutes before half-time proved costly for Whitchurch – though it was two serious injuries that cast the biggest shadow over their 25-5 defeat at Burton.
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