Rugby News
Burton look to build on last week's fine victory
BURTON hope to build on their win over Bedworth when they visit Camp Hill at their Haslucks Green Road ground tomorrow, kick-off 2.15pm. The Crofters got back to winning ways in Midlands One (West)
Crofters win in style to forget Bournville result
BURTON bounced back from last week's crushing defeat at Bourneville with an emphatic, if not flawless, 38-13 victory over bottom-of-the-table Bedworth on Peel Croft. The six-try victory saw the
Crofters suffer worst reverse
BURTON slumped to their heaviest defeat of the season at Bourneville on Saturday, as they failed to replicate their first-half form after the break. A wonderful first 40 minutes by the Crofters had
Crofters eye another scalp at Bourneville
BURTON are hoping to continue their excellent form against the top sides in Midlands One (West) when they face Bournville tomorrow, kick-off 2.15pm. The Crofters are flying high after they superbly
Crofters hit form with bonus win over Walsall
BURTON RFC built on last week's battling defeat to unbeaten league leaders Sutton Coldfield with an impressive home win over fifth-placed Walsall. A dry, sunny but bitterly cold Saturday afternoon at
Smith stays at Croft despite top new role
COACH Steve Smith will be on the touchline for Burton tomorrow despite landing a new job with Championship side Nottingham. He has taken on the role of 1st XV and community manager for the club, who
Burton restrict Sutton in impressive display
BURTON became the first team to prevent Sutton Coldfield from gaining a bonus point this year as they ran the league leaders close in a 26-18 defeat at Walmley Road. And although returning home with
National Sport
MoreWatkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Wickets tumble on wild opening day
Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, yet England could take only a minor advantage on a hectic first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
