Rugby Report: Big wins for Lincoln’s men and ladies
Gainsborough’s men’s 1st XV were crowned league champions
Ben Crowe and Lewis Wilson after a muddy win for Lincoln's 1st XV (left), and Lincoln Ladies try hero Jenna Bierton with her team-mate Hev Lamming (right). | Photo: Ben Sykes/parkesfineartphotography
Jenna Bierton scored six tries as league leaders Lincoln Ladies won at Kesteven, while the club’s men’s 1st XV claimed a big away victory against Coalville.
Lincoln Rugby Club’s great weekend began on Saturday as the 1st XV made the trip to Leicestershire, to face a Coalville side that they have previously found tough to play against away from home.
Lincoln were in confident mood and ran in eight tries to secure a 54-10 win and their fourth league victory in a row.
Lincoln showed great team spirit in their 54-10 win at Coalville. | Photo: Sam Rees
Owen Mitchinson capped an excellent performance with two tries, while stand-in captain Jim Calveley, David Beveridge, Cynyr Jones, Jake Keeton, Josh White, and Lewis Wilson scored one try apiece.
Louie Cooke successfully kicked seven conversions for the visitors, while Eren Hamilton put in a fantastic performance and was named as man-of-the-match by the Lincoln squad.
Jenna Bierton scored six tries as Lincoln Ladies beat Kesteven. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
On Sunday, Lincoln Ladies continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 39-0 away win against a gutsy Kesteven Ladies team.
Lincoln’s top scorer Jenna Bierton scored a double hat-trick of tries, including two great interceptions.
Harriet Fluck racing clear on her way to scoring a great try for Lincoln Ladies. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
Harriet Fluck also scored a try for Lincoln, while Emily Nelson and Naomi Stirling kicked one conversion apiece.
Lincoln, who have won all nine of their league games this season, remain top of the table with just one match left against Sleaford on March 26.
Meanwhile, Lincoln’s Under-18s player Izzy Vinter has been selected for the NLD squad for the festival being held in Sleaford on March 20. It was also a great day for Lincoln’s Under-15s who won 17-14 away against Oakham.
Lincoln’s victorious under-15s.
Jo Parkes in action in her first game in the front row for Lincoln. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
Jenna Bierton running in for a try for Lincoln against Kesteven. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
Kesteven Ladies showed great team spirit despite the result. | Photo: Jade Sheardown
Kesteven battled hard throughout the match against Lincoln Ladies and never gave up with Robyn Albans, who rose through the junior ranks at the club, impressing on her senior debut for the home team.
Lilliemae Reid, Kelly Chittock, Kerri Arlando and Hermione Farmer put in excellent performances for the home side.
Hermione Farmer put in an impressive performance for Kesteven Ladies. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
Kesteven’s Kerri Arlando offloading the ball. | Photo: parkesfineartphotography
Boston Ladies won 29-0 against Sleaford Ladies. | Photo: Sydney Elston
In the same division – Women’s NC 2 Midlands (North East) – Boston Ladies won 29-0 away against Sleaford Ladies in what was their last league match of the season.
Captain Hannah Booth, Sydney Elston, Tash Champion, Sherrie Christian, and Tiana Woollaston all scored tries. Booth and Sophie Lorenz each kicked one conversion.
Boston’s Tiana Woollaston showing great speed to run past the Sleaford defence. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Boston’s Sherrie Christian scored a try against her former club Sleaford. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Sleaford battled hard and defended strongly and their post-match awards were given to Amanda Hunt, Megan Jones, and Charlotte Hancock.
Sleaford Ladies showed great determination and team spirit against Boston. | Photo: Becca Grice
The match between Deeping Devils Ladies and Peterborough was postponed.
Scunthorpe Women after their 14-5 win at Doncaster.
In the Women’s NC 2 North (East), Jazz Clark and Cassie Milestone both scored tries as Scunthorpe Women claimed a 14-5 away win at Doncaster.
Clark converted both tries for Scunthorpe, while Ella Nutbrown made her senior debut for the club after having risen through the junior ranks.
Scunthorpe Women’s post-match awards were won by Laura Pemberton, Holly Newman, Jorja Lyons, and Jazz Clark.
Jazz Taylor in action for Grimsby Lynx Women against Hemsworth. | Photo: Hannah Kenny
Grimsby Lynx Women battled hard in their away friendly against Hemsworth, which ended in a 36-7 defeat.
Grimsby’s try was scored by Jess Whittaker and Charlotte Harrowing successfully added the conversion.
Other Results – Men’s Rugby
Ollie Cole scored two tries as Scunthorpe emerged victorious against Sandbach. | Photo: Maria Rhoades
In the Midlands Premier, two tries from Ollie Cole helped Scunthorpe to a 36-25 home win against Sandbach.
Jake McKay, Marcus Payne, Ben Hyde, and Tom Alldridge also scored tries for Scunthorpe. Alldridge also kicked one conversion and Josh Clarke added two.
Marcus Payne was among the try scorers for Scunthorpe. | Photo: Bill Rhoades
In Midlands Two East (North), captain George Grant scored a good team try from a driving maul as Market Rasen & Louth lost 41-5 at Newark.
Auz Schwarz in action for Stamford against St Ives. | Photo: Darren Dolby
In Midlands Two East (South), Stamford battled hard in a narrow 31-22 home defeat against St Ives.
Auz Schwarz, Austin Baker, James Green and Mike Kendall all scored tries for the hosts, with Iain Downer adding one conversion.
Austin Baker was among the try scorers for Stamford. | Photo: Darren Dolby
James Green in action for Stamford against St Ives. | Photo: Darren Dolby
Stamford’s Mike Kendall trying to force his way through the St Ives defence. | Photo: Darren Dolby
In Midlands Three East (North), Rowan Mason, Jaron Cowern, and Tom Hobbs all scored tries as Boston won 24-17 at Belper.
Wayne Harley kicked three conversions and a penalty for Boston.
Boston’s 2nd XV claimed a 24-7 victory against Horncastle. | Photo: Dave Stow
Boston’s 2nd XV played their first game of the year as two tries from Jake Blanshard helped them to a 24-7 win against Horncastle.
George Sharp and Jose Arujo also scored tries for Boston, with John Hummel kicking two conversions.
Meanwhile, Boston’s popular Stump 7s event will return at the club on July 23. This year is set to be the biggest yet with six pitches, a big campsite, and live music in the evening. Anyone interested in entering a team should contact Boston Rugby Club’s Facebook page.
It was a first match back from injury for Grimsby’s blindside flanker Baden Kerr. | Photo: MoJo’s Photos
Matt Stringer crossed for two tries as Grimsby picked up a losing bonus point in a narrow 24-19 defeat at Ashfield in Midlands Three East (North).
Mike Vankampen also scored a try for Grimsby, who had three further scores held up, while Jess Matthews kicked two conversions.
Luke Chaplin in action for Grimsby against Ashfield. | Photo: MoJo’s Photos
Jess Matthews successfully kicked two conversions during Grimsby’s match against Ashfield. | Photo: MoJo’s Photos
Jack Palin and Dan Turner both scored tries as promotion-chasing Kesteven lost 38-17 away against Nottingham Casuals.
Kesteven’s remaining points came via the boot of Liam Shields, who kicked two conversions and a penalty.
Josh Lynch scored a try on his first appearance in the second row for Bourne. | Photo: Alan Hancock
In Midlands Three East (South), two tries from Adam Binns helped second-placed Bourne to a 39-10 home victory against Northampton Mens Own.
Josh Lynch grabbed a try on his first game playing second row, while Harry Thornburn and Laurence Sidwell scored one apiece, with the latter also adding a conversion.
Sam Evison kicked two penalties and three conversions to complete a great result for Bourne.
Bourne’s Tom Dixon running through the Northampton defence. | Photo: Alan Hancock
Adam McHugh in action for Bourne against Northampton. | Photo: Alan Hancock
Laurence Sidwell scored a try and a conversion for Bourne against Northampton. | Photo: Alan Hancock
James Luto and Ash Anker both scored tries as Spalding lost 56-12 at home against Rushden & Higham, while Conall Mason kicked one conversion.
Gainsborough’s 1st XV players huddled together after securing the Midlands Four East (North) league title. | Photo: Tom Ellis
In Midlands Four East (North), Daniel Chadwick crossed for two tries as Gainsborough were crowned league champions with a hard-fought 31-12 victory against Sleaford.
Kieron Smythe, Brad Beresford, and Jordy Holden also scored tries for Gainsborough and the remaining points came via conversions from Tudor Roberts.
Sleaford and Gainsborough preparing to contest a scrum. | Photo: Tom Ellis
Adam Loveday scored both of Sleaford’s tries and captain Dan Mackie added one conversion.
Due to their waterlogged pitch, Gainsborough’s home match was played at East Retford’s ground.
Cleethorpes were awarded a home walkover against Worksop.
In Midlands Four East (South), captain Haydn Johns scored a try and a conversion as Stamford College Old Boys claimed a narrow 12-5 victory at home against South Leicester.
Harry Bell also scored a try for seventh-placed Stamford.
Deepings duo James Mason and Kieran Lynch stopping the Biggleswade Number Eight. | Photo: V&L Photography
It was a tough afternoon for sixth-placed Deepings who lost 26-0 at league leaders Biggleswade.
Deepings player Paul Richardson making a tackle with support from Dom Peacock. | Photo: V&L Photography
Deepings and Biggleswade contesting a scrum. | Photo: V&L Photography
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the serious assault in Sleaford on 15 May.
He was arrested in the early hours of this morning (27 May) and remains in custody where he is being interviewed.
A 27-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on 16 May. A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH on the same day. Both have been released on bail.
We continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
We are investigating a serious assault after a man has received multiple stab wounds.
We received a call to reports that a man had been found with serious injuries in Mareham Lane, Sleaford, at around 3.30pm on Sunday 15 May.
The victim, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
We have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). He remains in police custody.
We would like to hear from anyone who may have captured CCTV, dashcam or Go-pro footage in the location at the time the incident was reported, or in the few hours before hand.
Detective Inspector Remy Simon said: “We are carrying out investigations in this area and you may see an increased police presence while we do that. We know this might be worrying, and we would like to reassure you that we believe this to be an isolated incident. There are a number of lines of enquiry we are following up on.
“The victim was found near a busy road and there is a good chance that our local community may have information or footage which could help our enquiries, so we would encourage people to check their dashcams, Go-Pros or CCTV as soon as possible and share anything which may help with us. We’d like to hear about, or view, anything you may have, no matter how small you think it is, as every piece of information could prove vital.”
There are a number of ways to get in touch:
By calling 101 quoting incident number 262 of 15 May.
By emailing force.[email protected]putting incident number 262 of 15 May in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
Lincolnshire Independents have won the Sleaford by-election by just six votes.
Bob Oldershaw will be the new councillor for Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham after an extremely close contest.
The by-election was triggered by the resgination of North Kesteven Conservative Councillor Michael Kent.
Results were announced late on Thursday, with two candidates almost neck and neck.
Bob Oldershaw, representing the Lincolnshire Independents (Sleaford), received 545 votes.
Mark Anthony Smith of the Conservative party received 539 votes.
Labour party candidate Paul Andrew Edwards-Shea came in third with 287 votes.
Lincolnshire Independents posted: “Huge thanks to residents in Sleaford, Quarrington, Mareham and Greylees for turning out to vote and for supporting Lincolnshire Independent, Bob Oldershaw.
“Delighted to announce that Bob is our newly elected councillor at North Kesteven Council with 545 votes. It was close, showing just how much your vote counts.”
The overall election turnout was 22.8%.
The ward is also represented by Conservative Councillors Bozena Allan and Melody Shanahan-Kluth.