MAGNIFICENT Thornbury made local rugby history with a remarkable victory over National Two side Clifton, due entirely to the players’ passion and determination to win against the odds, writes Dave Fox. Decimated by injuries and absentees with work commitments
TYTHERINGTON Rocks won their last away game of the season in a close confrontation against lowly Trowbridge, writes John Crooks. And Rocks captain Andy Criddle scored the club’s 100th league goal of the season, before being dismissed seven minutes later
NORTH Bristol’s dream of a Twickenham final ended as they ran into a very professional East Grinstead team packed full of imports, including four New Zealanders. However, there were no complaints from the away side as East Grinstead’s pace, power and
HALLEN’S title hopes appear to be hanging by a thread after a return of one point from two games over the Easter Bank Holiday. Following defeat at promotion rivals Merthyr Town on Friday, they were held to a goalless draw by Bishop Sutton at the Hallen
DURSLEY suffered heartache as they were knocked out of the national cup by Yorkshire side Old Brodleians in front of a large crowd. The early pressure came from Dursley as they tried to find a way through, but Ed Sheldon’s runs could not get
ROVERS showed they have a long way to go before they can become a force to be reckoned with next season after a meagre one point return from the Easter period. Victory appeared to be within our grasp against Gillingham on Good Friday as we had showed
SLIMBRIDGE turned in one of their best performances of the season at league leaders Oxford City Nomads and should have left Marsh Lane with all three points. Nomads, who have scored 117 goals this season, failed to net at home for the first time, a measure
A BLAZE tore through a farm near Alveston yesterday afternoon. Two fire crews were called to the property in Earthcott Green after 1pm and found its occupants, a couple in their 70s, already outside and unharmed. It is thought the fire
THE FUTURE of aerospace in Filton is looking brighter than ever following the news that Airbus has struck a £326 million deal with a major airline. The firm is set to build 11 A330 aircraft for Garuda Indonesia, an order that should boost the
SKATERS in Thornbury will show off their best tricks and crowd-pleasing stunts at a high-velocity competition next month. Scores of BMX and scooter riders and skateboarders are expected to roll into the challenge wheels first on Saturday, May 12.
WINTERBOURNE’S most historic building is due to reopen for the season later this month. The trustees of Winterbourne Medieval Barn are holding the first public event of the year, a crank-up day when vintage machinery enthusiasts from Sodbury Vale will
