Lincoln’s 1st XV had a frustrating afternoon on the road after a poor opening 20 minutes proved costly in a 43-19 defeat at Matlock.
The visitors found themselves 19-0 down inside the opening 20 minutes and were dealt another blow when Matt Walker was forced off injured.
Lincoln weathered the storm and reduced the deficit later in the first half through youngster Louie Cooke, who evaded four defenders on his way to scoring a great try.
Richie Dixon successfully slotted over the conversion as Lincoln trailed 19-7 going in at the break.
Lincoln’s 1st XV leaping to win a lineout against Matlock. Photo: Clare Brooker-Brown
Lincoln, who gave a debut to Ben Jones, improved in the second half and cut the gap in the score further when prop David Beveridge went over for a try from close range. Dixon once again added the extras.
Matlock crossed for three tries to stop any hope of a Lincoln comeback, but the visitors kept battling on and managed to get another score before the end.
Ollie Halligan excellently collected a juggling ball before popping it out to Matt Keeton, who bumped two tackles to leave Lincoln with an overlap outside.
Keeton then passed to Beveridge, who shipped it out for Owen Mitchinson to step three players and go over for a try.
Matlock went over for a converted try with the final play of the match to complete the scoring.
Lincoln’s 1st XV in action against Matlock. Photo: Clare Brooker-Brown
After the match Lincoln coach Paul Clarke said: “After a disappointing opening 20 minutes, in which we gifted Matlock 19 points, we began to show our mettle, finishing the half with some structured rugby, as is our capability.
“Once we strung some phases of play together, Matlock struggled to live with us, hence we scored our opening try. We shall continue to work on those positive aspects of our game, seeking to keep the simple errors to a minimum.”
Lincoln’s Imps XV leap to win a lineout against Mansfield. Photo: Ady Brodrick
Grant Laws grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Lincoln’s Imps XV raced into a 34-7 lead at Mansfield in the NLD 2nd XV Cup, but the match was later abandoned due to a serious injury to an opposition player.
Joe Christopher and Kodi Strand scored a try apiece, while Luke Brodrick added three conversions and a penalty.
It was Lincoln’s best performance of the season so far, but it was cut short when a head/neck injury to a Mansfield player saw the match abandoned after 57 minutes. Everyone at Lincoln wishes him a speedy recovery.
After the match captain Luke Brodrick said: “The boys gelled really well and worked as a team. All the tries came from amazing support.
“Both the backs and forwards made critical breaks in the line that led to tries. Grant (Laws) and Eddy (Jopling) carried well and I am proud of the boys.”
Lincoln’s Imps XV and Mansfield prepare to contest a scrum. Photo: Ady Brodrick
Lincoln’s Colts (Reds) won 67-0 away against Oakham thanks to two tries apiece from Ben Crowe and Matt Penney.
Harry Attfield, Jack Dark, Daniel Goodwin, Jack Randell, Ollie Keen, Henry McCartney and Jess Wright also scored tries, with the latter adding six conversions.
Other Results
In National Two (North), tries from captain Tom Foster, Ollie Cole and Elliott Caunt, along with a Paul Cook conversion, couldn’t prevent Scunthorpe from falling to a 45-17 defeat at Stourbridge.
Market Rasen in action against Long Eaton. Photo: Ruth Howard
Market Rasen and Long Eaton prepare to contest a scrum. Photo: Ruth Howard
Market Rasen & Louth claimed an impressive 32-13 home win over Long Eaton in Midlands Two East (North).
Captain Ben Chamberlin, Jake Pryer, Mike Starling, Dave Starling , Marius Berger and Nick Harvey all scored tries for Market Rasen, with Will Pridgeon adding one conversion.
Market Rasen and Long Eaton getting ready for a lineout. Photo: Ruth Howard
There was no stopping Stamford’s Jack Jones from powering over for a try. Photo: Darren Dolby
In Midlands Three East (South), leaders Stamford claimed an emphatic 51-5 victory against Northampton BBOB with nine different try scorers.
Stamford captain Robbie Smith in action against Northampton BBOB. Photo: Darren Dolby
Captain Robbie Smith, James Green, Dan Griffin, Jack Jones, Lewis Nettleton, Mike Kendall, Gareth Ramsden, Harry Bentley and Iain Downer scored Stamford’s tries. Ollie Johnson kicked two conversions and Bentley added one.
Stamford’s Harry Bentley crossing for a try against Northampton BBOB. Photo: Darren Dolby
Try scorer Sam Thorburn on the attack for Bourne. Photo: Alan Hancock
Josh Lynch and Sam Thornburn each scored a try as Bourne drew 15-15 against Huntingdon & District.
Sam Evison added one a conversion and a penalty.
JJ Roberts getting the ball away from a ruck. Photo: Alan Hancock
Bourne’s Harry Thornburn breaking a tackle. Photo: Alan Hancock
Spalding battled hard before succumbing to a narrow 34-24 home defeat against Oakham. Aaron Coupe, Callum Lewis, Jason Steels and Ben Shields scored the host’s tries, with Connal Mason adding two conversions.
In Midlands Three East (North), a hat-trick from Aaron Whittaker helped Kesteven to a 25-12 home win over Rolls Royce. Kesteven’s other points came from Matt Grinney’s two tries.
Grimsby were awarded a home walkover after their match against Sileby Town was called off.
Grimsby Lynx Ladies. Photo: Nathan Watson
Grimsby Lynx Ladies won 34-0 at Belper thanks to a hat-trick of tries for Katie Pye, who also added one conversion. Paige Donnelly grabbed two tries, while Sophie Plater and Kathryn Turner each scored one.
Gainsborough and Boston preparing to contest a scrum. Photo: Tom Ellis
In Midlands Four East (North), leaders Boston maintained their unbeaten start to the league season with a 27-17 victory in the top-of-the-table clash at Gainsborough.
John Hummel, Paul Beard and Josh Cook scored Boston’s tries, with Matt Bray kicking three conversions and two penalties.
Tom Mell grabbed two tries for Gainsborough, who are now fifth, and Robbie Goodyear added two conversions and a penalty.
Martin Price catching the ball in the lineout for Gainsborough against Boston. Photo: Tom Ellis
Alex Nabais and Isaac Machon both crossed for hat-tricks as Cleethorpes claimed a thumping 66-7 win over Worksop.
Dan McDaid grabbed two tries and Phill Stark and Harry Parker each scored one. Harry Lightfoot kicked eight conversions.
North Hykeham’s 1st and 2nd XVs pictured with a University of Lincoln side. Photo: Axholme Media Productions
Danny Brown crossed for a brace of tries as North Hykeham beat Tupton 33-14.
Nathan Barker, Jordan Jolley and Gareth Alder-Woolf also scored tries for North Hykeham, with man-of-the-match Rob Booth adding four conversions.
Try hero Danny Brown in action for North Hykeham against Tupton. Photo: Axholme Media Productions
Man-of-the-match Rob Booth in action for North Hykeham against Tupton. Photo: Axholme Media Productions
Two tries from Dave Titmus helped Sleaford to a 24-5 victory at Nottinghamians.
Curtis Key and Courtney Stirling each scored a try and Wayne Harley kicked two conversions.
Sleaford’s 2nd XV also had a successful day with a 30-17 win against Newark’s third team in the NLD Junior Challenge Shield.
Jack Osborne grabbed two tries for Sleaford and Shaun Kelly and Lewis North each scored one. Shaun Kelly and Tim O’Sullivan both kicked one conversion, with the latter also adding a penalty. Jamie Armstrong also successfully slotted over a penalty for Sleaford.
Skegness’ match at Ollerton was called off and a home walkover was awarded to the hosts.
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Campaigners in Theddlethorpe have condemned anti-nuke dump vandalism of the village hall which took place ahead of a series of engagement events this week.
Windows and doors have been spray painted by what looks like the XR (Extinction Rebellion) symbol and banners were draped from the roof of the Silver Street facility and nearby fences overnight on Tuesday. A pile of potatoes was also left outside the front door.
A statement from the Guardians of the East Coast (GOTEC), which is campaigning against RWM’s plans for a Geological Disposal Facility, said they were “disheartened and angered” by the “senseless vandalism”.
“GOTEC wholeheartedly condemn the actions taken by this person, or persons. As users of this hall ourselves, this mindless destruction bring no benefit to our cause,” they said.
RWM are hosting a series of engagement events on the facility, starting at the village hall from Wednesday, and GOTEC believes the actions were an attempt to sabotage the meetings which they said many residents were attending.
“We aren’t even campaigning outside these meetings as we want people to go to them,” said the group.
“Any attempts to scupper education and dialogue on the GDF issue cannot be tolerated. We ask anyone with any information to please contact the police.”
Another of the banners hung up at the village hall. | Image supplied
Lincolnshire Police confirmed they believed the damaged happened between midnight and 6am.
“We will be investigating this report and ask anyone who has any information to get in touch,” said a spokesman.
Anyone with information should call 101 with incident number 151 of October 27.
An event organised by the group on Sunday saw more than 200 visitors attend to see a presentation on their case against the facility.
“It was really well received and prepared people for the RWM meetings, giving them more confidence,” said the group.
Hundreds attended a debrief at the village hall on Sunday ahead of RWM engagement beginning this week. | Image: Supplied
RWM’s Theddlethorpe Working Group chairman Jon Collins said: “We appreciate that feelings are running high and we fully welcome people expressing their views but it’s disappointing that a community facility was targeted. The local team managed to rally round so we’ve been able to open as planned.
“We’ve already met with a number of local residents this morning and we’re starting to answer their questions and understand their concerns. We look forward to further meetings in the days and weeks ahead.
“These community events are the starting point for wider local discussions about geological disposal – and decisions about potentially siting a GDF in Theddlethorpe will be much later in the process and will need explicit community support.”
For anyone wanting to find out more, RWM’s engagement meetings are being held on the below dates and locations:
Wednesday, October 27, at Theddlethorpe Village Hall (10.30am – 4.30pm).
Thursday, October 28, at Theddlethorpe Village Hall (10am – 6pm).
Friday, October 29, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Mablethorpe (10.30am – 4.30pm).
Tuesday, November 2, at Marshchapel Village Hall (10am – 6.30pm).
Wednesday, November 3, at Theddlethorpe Village Hall (10.30am – 4.30pm).
Friday, November 12, at Grimoldby & Manby Village Hall (10.30am – 4.30pm).
Saturday, November 13, at Theddlethorpe Village Hall (10.30am – 4.30pm).
Friday, November 19, at Aby Village Hall (10.30am – 6pm).
Wednesday, November 24, at Legbourne & Little Cawthorpe Community Centre (10am – 4.30pm).
Thursday, November 25, at Theddlethorpe Village Hall (10am – 6pm).
A male in his late teens was seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash near Boston on Tuesday evening.
Police are investigating the crash, which happened on the A16 at Sibsey at around 8.45pm on October 26.
The crash involved a blue Vauxhall Astra, which had been driven from Boston. The driver of the car, who was the only person in the vehicle, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Lincolnshire Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the blue Astra in the area prior to it.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident 382 of October 26.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police have released CCTV images of men they’re searching for in connection with the persistent and violent robbery of a 13-year-old boy in Long Sutton.
An iPhone and £20 was stolen from the boy, who was viciously attacked by a large group on Bull Lane on September 30 at around 8pm.
He was beaten by several young men and was punched and kicked while on the floor, before he managed to flee to a nearby takeaway on the High Street.
The group chased after him and attacked him inside the shop.
A passer-by managed to get the victim’s iPhone back for him, but it was snapped in half.
One of the men involved has been described as white, of small build and pale complexion.
He had short brown wavy hair with shaved sides and was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
Another man, also white, also of small build with pale complexion, is thought to be involved.
He has short to medium ginger hair, slicked back, and no facial hair.
He was wearing a grey two-toned long sleeve jumper with black Nike branding on the front. He was wearing blue jeans.
Lincolnshire Police said they believe those pictured can help with their investigation.
Anyone who thinks they can help is being asked to contact the force:
By calling 101 quoting incident 352 of 30th September
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 352 of 30th September in the subject line
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online
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