Owen Mitchinson and Grant Cowe scored tries for the second successive match as Lincoln’s 1st XV lost 35-22 at near neighbours Newark.
Newark opened the scoring when Aloesi Waqalevu went over for a try after just three minutes.
Lincoln responded instantly as Newark dropped the ball from the resulting kick-off. Mitchinson picked up the loose ball before breaking through a tackle and fending off the scrum-half to win the race to the try line.
Richie Dixon successfully slotted over the conversion before later kicking a penalty to increase Lincoln’s lead.
George Woodman crossed for a try as Newark levelled the scores after 28 minutes.
The hosts then lost a player to the sin bin and Lincoln soon took advantage of having an extra man as a great miss pass from Dixon put Laurence Few over for a try in the corner.
Laurence Few was among the try scorers for Lincoln against Newark.
Matthew Cox slotted over a penalty and scored a try as Newark took a narrow 18-15 lead in at the break.
Newark captain Will Britten ran in for a try, which Cox converted, before the hosts were awarded a penalty try.
Two Newark players were sent to the sin bin before Lincoln substitute Grant Cowe finished off a great team move to go over for a try, which Dixon converted.
Cox slotted over a late penalty to secure victory for Newark and the two sides will meet again on Saturday.
Connor Hall was among the try scorers for Lincoln Imps XV against Newark. Photo: Brian Penney
Lincoln Imps XV remain top of the league table despite a narrow 22-17 home defeat against second-placed Newark.
Tries from Connor Hall and Harry Atkinson gave the Imps hope of continuing their fine run of form.
Alex Brodrick in action for Lincoln Imps XV against Newark. Photo: Brian Penney
Alex Brodrick also crossed to score for Lincoln, but it was awarded as a penalty try.
Harry Atkinson crossing for a try for Lincoln Imps XV against Newark. Photo: Brian Penney
Lincoln Colts after their cup win over Scunthorpe. Photo: Clare Brooker-Brown
Ben Manderfield crossed for two tries as Lincoln Colts booked their place in the next round of the Lincolnshire County Cup with a 49-0 win against Scunthorpe.
Ben Crowe, Ruari Catani-Brown, Henry McCartney, Harry Whittaker and Joe Connolly each scored one try. William Dark kicked four conversions and two penalties.
Lincoln’s Joshua Wade leaping in the lineout against Scunthorpe. Photo: Clare Brooker-Brown
Joe Thompson scored an intercept try from 60 metres out as Lincoln’s Under-15s lost 29-5 at Oakham.
Lincoln Touch competed in the Eastern Regional Development tournament in Norwich on Sunday.
Lincoln started with a win against Ospreys and a draw against Nomads before losing to Bedford. 4-0 victories over Nottingham and Babas followed, but Lincoln lost out on the shield on points difference to Bedford. Lincoln debutant Megan Moore impressed with three tries in her first ever tournament.
Other Results
Scunthorpe held a minute’s silence in memory of Dave Carter. Photo: Bill and Maria Rhoades
In National League Two (North), Scunthorpe were hampered by illness and injury as they lost 76-15 against a well-drilled Stourbridge side.
Jacob Hardy, Gareth Mist and Paul Cook scored Scunthorpe’s tries.
Jacob Hardy was among the try scorers for Scunthorpe. Photo: Bill and Maria Rhoades
Youngsters Elliott Caunt, Keir Gosling and Josh Clarke also impressed for the hosts.
Before the match both sides observed a minute’s silence in memory of Dave Carter, who played for Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV and sadly died on Tuesday, January 28.
Market Rasen’s Fred Fenwick and Matt Ashton tackling Loughborough’s Lee Gunton. Photo: Jon Staves
In Midlands Two East (North), Fred Fenwick and Josh White scored the tries as Market Rasen & Louth recorded a narrow 10-7 victory against Loughborough.
Market Rasen’s Josh White trying to hand off Loughborough’s Callum Smith. Photo: Jon Staves
Ash Anker scored a hat-trick for Spalding against Bedford Queens. Photo: Adrian Smith Photography
Ash Anker crossed for a hat-trick as Spalding claimed an emphatic 78-0 win over Bedford Queens in Midlands Three East (South).
Captain Dan Adams, Ash Piccaver, Ed Booth and Gav Sharman each grabbed two tries apiece.
Spalding youngster Miguel Silva has stepped up into the senior side this season and is holding his own. Photo: Adrian Smith Photography
Willis Ingleby, Ryan Chappel and Ben Shields also scored and Booth added four conversions.
The game was called off after 65 minutes for what is believed to be safety reasons, but the result still stands.
Jack Berry scored a hat-trick for Bourne against Northampton BBOB. Photo: Alan Hancock
Jack Berry scored a hat-trick of tries as Bourne claimed a thumping 52-13 home victory against Northampton BBOB.
Harry Thornburn, Jamie Colangelo, Sam Thornburn, Jake Appleby and Adam McHugh also scored tries, with Sam Evison adding six conversions.
Bourne’s Sam Thornburn running in to score. Photo: Alan Hancock
Bourne’s Sam Cowell breaking through the Northampton defence. Photo: Alan Hancock
Stamford dropped to second in the table after a 30-8 home defeat in their derby clash against new league leaders Oakham.
Rees Burns scored Stamford’s only try and Ollie Johnson kicked a penalty.
Rees Burns in action for Stamford against Oakham. Photo: Darren Dolby
In Midlands Three East (North), Dan Turner, Will Wood and Harry Clough grabbed two tries apiece as Kesteven made it three wins in a row with a 43-5 victory against Sileby Town. Jake Eagle also scored a try and Ollie Wood kicked four conversions.
Kesteven Ladies showed great spirit and improvement in their game despite the result in a 42-0 defeat away against unbeaten league leaders Driffield.
Kesteven Ladies. Photo: Stacey Spafford
Matt Pettiford and Brad Treacher scored the tries, with the latter also adding one conversion, as Grimsby lost 40-12 against league leaders Ashby.
Slavs Snetkovs, Baden Kerr, Matt Stringer, Jake Vickers and Morgan Gant scored the tries as Grimsby’s 2nd XV beat Market Rasen 29-5. Stu Saunders kicked two conversions.
Kathryn Turner crossing for a try for Grimsby. Photo: Jo Moore
Kathryn Turner scored a hat-trick of tries as Grimsby Lynx Ladies beat Malton and Norton 53-17.
Captain Laura Galley and Genevieve Hill grabbed two tries apiece, with Emma Mason and Rebecca Tacey each scoring one. Ellis Bain kicked four conversions.
Grimsby Lynx Ladies. Photo: Jo Moore
Boston’s Sam Johnson crossing for a try against East Retford. Photo: Wayne Lagden
Leaders Boston secured a 17-17 draw in the top-of-the-table clash at East Retford in Midlands Four East (North).
Sam Johnson, Jaron Cowern and Chris Cook scored Boston’s tries and Will Scupham kicked one conversion.
Jaron Cowern in action for Boston against East Retford. Photo: Wayne Lagden
North Hykeham’s try scoring captain Ross O’Loughlin produced a man-of-the-match performance against Sleaford. Photo: Faye Doyle-Thomas
North Hykeham captain Ross O’Loughlin produced a man-of-the-match performance as his side bounced back to winning ways with a 27-12 victory against Sleaford.
O’Loughlin, Gareth Alder-Woolf, Ryan Carr and Danny Brown scored the tries for the hosts, with Jack Thomas kicking two conversions and a penalty.
Gareth Alder-Woolf racing clear of the Sleaford defence. Photo: Faye Doyle-Thomas
Curtis Key and Wayne Harley scored Sleaford’s tries and Cameron Catelugh added one conversion.
Sleaford’s Adam Downing leaping to win the lineout against North Hykeham. Photo: Faye Doyle-Thomas
Brad Beresford crossed for four tries as Gainsborough beat Amber Valley 59-10.
Martin Rice grabbed two tries and Richard Greenway, Daniel Dawson and Matthew Meadows each scored one. Gainsborough’s man-of-the-match Robbie Goodyear kicked seven conversions.
Gainsborough’s Martin Rice leaping to win a lineout against Amber Valley. Photo: Tom Ellis
Cleethorpes continued their fine run of form as they recorded their 11th win in a row with a 38-20 home victory against Chesterfield Panthers.
Alex Nabais, Luke Thorton, Jake Edwards and Harry Lightfoot all scored tries for Cleethorpes, with the latter adding two conversions. Cleethorpes were also awarded two penalty tries.
Lewis Haigh kicked a penalty to give Skegness the lead before two converted tries saw them lose 14-3 at Nottinghamians.
Lewis Haigh was named as Skegness’ man-of-the-match against Nottinghamians.
In Midlands Four East (South), captain Haydn Johns scored two tries and two conversions as Stamford College Old Boys beat Northampton Men’s Own 34-15.
Cat Walker also grabbed two tries for Stamford with Alex Walker and Dan Smith each scoring one.
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Works to repair and resurface Pelham Bridge in Lincoln are set to last over two months this summer.
Exact dates will be announced in due course, but work is expected to take place between June and August 2021, lasting nine weeks.
The bridge, opened by the Queen herself in 1958, will have the expansion joints replaced, as well as being resurfaced and a new course of water-proofing installed.
A new barrier will be installed between the footpath and the road on the bridge to keep pedestrians safe.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The work has been a long time coming, originally planned to take place in January with a single lane closure in each direction.
As plans for this project were being finalised, the council discovered that the bridge could not run effectively and safely alongside works taking place.
The reason for the project’s rescheduling is to reduce disruption for divers, as well as to complete the work as quick as possible.
During the works, northbound traffic will be diverted along the East West Link Road and Tentercroft Street to cross University Bridge, and use Newland and Wigford Way to rejoin Melville Street.
As for southbound traffic, the diversion route will be vice versa to northbound, and pedestrians will be directed to the High Street to cross at the level crossing.
Lincoln streets during lockdown. Photo: Joshua Bell
This will also temporarily disable the Tidal Flow system on Canwick Road, directly south of the bridge.
The middle lane will be closed here, both for safety and smoothness of traffic flow.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “When it became clear that we couldn’t complete the necessary works with just one lane closure, we looked for a time when traffic would likely be lightest across Pelham Bridge.
“Thankfully, the newly opened Eastern Bypass is taking traffic away from this route already, and will provide an alternative option for many during the bridge closure.
“The bridge is also much less busy during school summer holidays.
“There’s no doubt that Pelham Bridge is one of the busiest routes in Lincoln, and we appreciate that this closure will have a significant impact on traffic, but the bridge hasn’t been re-waterproofed since it was built over 60 years ago.
“This work is essential to make sure that water and salt can’t get into the joints of the bridge and weaken the structure.”
The Red Arrows returned to training this month for the forthcoming season and have been practicing a potential new manoeuvre at their current home at RAF Scampton.
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team released a video this week showing the manoeuvre, which involves Reds 6 and 7, Squadron Leaders Jon Bond and Gregor Ogston respectively.
The duo, known as the Synchro Pair, are developing the new — yet to be named — manoeuvre, which involves a precision, close-pass before rolling upside and then pitching upwards and looping.
The Synchro Pair perform many of the team’s most dynamic manoeuvres. This includes well-known elements in the second half of a Red Arrows display such as the Heart and Spear.
The Red Arrows returned from the Christmas/New Year pause to resume training on January 4.
Regular flying is essential for all of the Red Arrows’ pilots to maintain their highly-specialised competencies and qualifications.
See more of the training gallery below:
The Reds in full flow. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
The Synchro Pair have been busy perfecting the move. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
Captured in formation during the Red Arrows’ training. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
Leaving their mark. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
The training was a success. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
The familiar sight never gets any less fascinating. | Photo: Corporal Adam Fletcher, MoD/Crown Copyright 2021
Robbie Gotts’ loan spell at Lincoln City has come to an end, as parent club Leeds have recalled the young midfielder and sent him to Salford.
Gotts, 21, made a total of 12 appearances in all competitions for the Imps, scoring one goal in the 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley in the Papa John’s Trophy.
He also won two man of the match awards while at the LNER Stadium, in a 1-0 league win away at Swindon Town, and a 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle.
The versatile central midfield player, who also played as a right back for the Imps, has now moved to League Two and joined Salford City until the end of the season.
Robbie Gotts. | Photo: Lincoln City FC
Lincoln City thanked Robbie for his contributions during his time at the LNER Stadium, saying: “We wish him well in his career.”
The loss of Gotts has freed up space in the Lincoln squad as Michael Appleton looks to strengthen his team ahead of a promotion run this season.
The Imps are currently sat four points clear of second placed Hull City at the top of the League One table, having played 21 of the scheduled 46 league games.
Fans will hope this is the only loan player to go back to his parent club from Lincoln in the January transfer window, as rumours surrounding star man Brennan Johnson’s future remain rife.
Chris Hughton, manager of Johnson’s parent club Nottingham Forest, told local media that he is better off at Lincoln due to his regular playing time, which will ease some Imps fans’ fears.