Rugby union

Spartan Rangers celebrate their victory in the Jack Busby Cup final

FOOTBALL: Determined Hailey claim Fred Ford Cup + Witney FA round-up

Ed Berridge goes over for a Banbury try Picture: Simon Grieve

Ed Berridge goes over for a Banbury try Picture: Simon Grieve

RUGBY UNION: Oxfordshire Cup and Oxfordshire Shield round-up

STOP ME IF YOU CAN: Oxford Harlequins No 8 Fotu Latu crashes his way over the line for their first try against Salisbury at Horspath Road

STOP ME IF YOU CAN: Oxford Harlequins No 8 Fotu Latu crashes his way over the line for their first try against Salisbury at Horspath Road

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins break new ground with victory over Salisbury

CHAMPIONS: Bartholomew School captain Jacob Moir is presented with the King Charles Cup by Oxford Cavaliers’ head of youth development Jamie Jones

CHAMPIONS: Bartholomew School captain Jacob Moir is presented with the King Charles Cup by Oxford Cavaliers’ head of youth development Jamie Jones

RUGBY LEAGUE: Bartholomew School crowned King Charles Cup champions

NEW SKIPPER: Matt Clarke has taken over from Gareth Campbell as Witney’s captain for next season

NEW SKIPPER: Matt Clarke has taken over from Gareth Campbell as Witney’s captain for next season

RUGBY: New Witney skipper Matt Clarke seeking to retain underdog spirit

ALL SMILES: Witney’s Scott Mortimer with head coach Tug Wilson (left) and former British and Irish Lions star John Bentley

ALL SMILES: Witney’s Scott Mortimer with head coach Tug Wilson (left) and former British and Irish Lions star John Bentley

RUGBY UNION: Scott Mortimer honoured at Witney's awards night

Witney v Grove rugby..Witney head coach Tug Wilson... Picture by Richard Cave 03.02.18..

Witney v Grove rugby..Witney head coach Tug Wilson... Picture by Richard Cave 03.02.18..

RUGBY UNION: Head coach Tug Wilson excited by Witney's quest for Oxfordshire Cup glory

Caillin Taylor congratulates Jack Taylor on his try during Wheatley's victory over the Blue Boar in the Oxfordshire Shield Picture: Simon Chadbone

Caillin Taylor congratulates Jack Taylor on his try during Wheatley's victory over the Blue Boar in the Oxfordshire Shield Picture: Simon Chadbone

RUGBY UNION: Wheatley and Littlemore reach Oxfordshire Shield final

Alex Waddingham returns to Chinnor's back row Picture: Ric Mellis

Alex Waddingham returns to Chinnor's back row Picture: Ric Mellis

RUGBY UNION: Chinnor seeking to forge well ahead of promotion rivals

The referee signals for Joe Bellinger's opening try for Grove in their match with Witney Picture: Ric Mellis

The referee signals for Joe Bellinger's opening try for Grove in their match with Witney Picture: Ric Mellis

RUGBY UNION: Witney survive Grove storm to land tough derby victory

Grove's Ben Law wins the ball from a restart in their defeat by Banbury Picture: Steve Wheeler

Grove's Ben Law wins the ball from a restart in their defeat by Banbury Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBYN UNION: South West 1 East round-up

SIDELINED: Chinnor flanker Will Bordill misses out through injury Picture: Aaron Bayliss

SIDELINED: Chinnor flanker Will Bordill misses out through injury Picture: Aaron Bayliss

RUGBY UNION: National League 2 South and South West 1 East preview

COMMITTMENT: Witney’s Jack Birks goes head first into the ground while battling for the ball against Witney Picture: David Fleming

COMMITTMENT: Witney’s Jack Birks goes head first into the ground while battling for the ball against Witney Picture: David Fleming

RUGBY UNION: South West 1 East reports

Wheatley's Jack Taylor, who scored a hat-trick of tries, attacks against Crowthorne Picture: Simon Chadbone

Wheatley's Jack Taylor, who scored a hat-trick of tries, attacks against Crowthorne Picture: Simon Chadbone

RUGBY UNION: Southern Counties North and BB&O reports

POWER: Oxford Harlequins captain Allan Purchase charges at the Witney defence during his side’s 15-6 victory Picture: Steve Wheeler

POWER: Oxford Harlequins captain Allan Purchase charges at the Witney defence during his side’s 15-6 victory Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: South West 1 East round-up

Head coach Tug Wilson

Head coach Tug Wilson

RUGBY UNION: Tug Wilson predicts tough campaign for Witney

DELIGHT: Ed Yeats, Sam Stoop and Guy Fairburn celebrate the news Picture: Peter Matthews

DELIGHT: Ed Yeats, Sam Stoop and Guy Fairburn celebrate the news Picture: Peter Matthews

RUGBY UNION: Twickenham news is thrill for Oxfordshire head coach Craig Burrows

RUGBY UNION: Matt Clarke picks up Witney's top prize

NEED FOR SPEED: Winger Freddie Cracknell touches down in the corner during Banbury’s 17-15 victory over Witney at Bodicote Park Picture: Steve Wheeler

NEED FOR SPEED: Winger Freddie Cracknell touches down in the corner during Banbury’s 17-15 victory over Witney at Bodicote Park Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Banbury beat Witney as Oxford Harlequins and Grove are beaten, but avoid the drop

CHALLENGE: Oxfordshire face Buckinghamshire in their county opener next month, a side they are familiar with after last year’s clash at Banbury Picture: Lucy Ford

CHALLENGE: Oxfordshire face Buckinghamshire in their county opener next month, a side they are familiar with after last year’s clash at Banbury Picture: Lucy Ford

RUGBY UNION: Road to Twickenham starts now as Oxfordshire begin preparations for county campaign

FORCE: Pete Boulton drives over for Oxford Harlequins’ first try during their victory over Old Centralians at Marston Ferry Road Picture: Steve Wheeler

FORCE: Pete Boulton drives over for Oxford Harlequins’ first try during their victory over Old Centralians at Marston Ferry Road Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins win, but Grove, Witney and Banbury lose

NO WAY THROUGH: Captain Allan Purchase is stopped in his tracks during Oxford Harlequins’ defeat at home to Maidenhead in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

NO WAY THROUGH: Captain Allan Purchase is stopped in his tracks during Oxford Harlequins’ defeat at home to Maidenhead in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Defeats for Oxford Harlequins, Witney and Banbury, but Grove triumph

Witney's George Lewis Picture: Mark Fuller

Witney's George Lewis Picture: Mark Fuller

RUGBY UNION: Witney and Banbury win as Grove draw with Oxford Harlequins

OPENER: Keni Fisilau's try helped Oxford Harlequins on their way to a 24-6 win over Chippenham Picture: David Fleming

OPENER: Keni Fisilau's try helped Oxford Harlequins on their way to a 24-6 win over Chippenham Picture: David Fleming

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins and Banbury win, but Witney and Grove suffer heavy defeats

DOTTING DOWN: Ali Gibb scores Oxford’s first try during their 21-19 victory over Chipping Norton Picture: Steve Wheeler

DOTTING DOWN: Ali Gibb scores Oxford’s first try during their 21-19 victory over Chipping Norton Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Oxford leave it late to beat Chipping Norton, as Littlemore and Wheatley also triumph

ON THE RUN: Witney’s Henry Lamb kicks on to score a try during his side’s 20-19 victory over Grove in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

ON THE RUN: Witney’s Henry Lamb kicks on to score a try during his side’s 20-19 victory over Grove in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins climb out of relegation zone with battling victory, while Witney beat local rivals Grove

20170219 Copyright onEdition 2017©Free for editorial use image, please credit: onEditionChipping Norton U11's at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup U11's and U12's competition, Gloucester.Land Rover has been a sponsor of Premiership Rugby

20170219 Copyright onEdition 2017©Free for editorial use image, please credit: onEditionChipping Norton U11's at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup U11's and U12's competition, Gloucester.Land Rover has been a sponsor of Premiership Rugby

RUGBY UNION: Chippy youngsters enjoy memorable cup weekend

Henry Lamb scored 12 points for Witney

Henry Lamb scored 12 points for Witney

RUGBY UNION: Witney earn win despite Callum Godfrey dismissal

DELIGHT: Archie Van Dijk dives over to give Oxford Harlequins an eight-point lead over Banbury at half-time. They went on to win the South West 1 East clash 33-28 Picture: Steve Wheeler

DELIGHT: Archie Van Dijk dives over to give Oxford Harlequins an eight-point lead over Banbury at half-time. They went on to win the South West 1 East clash 33-28 Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins complete double over Banbury, while Witney and Grove also taste victory

Gareth Campbell scored a try

Gareth Campbell scored a try

RUGBY UNION: Witney battle hard but fall short at high-flying Maidenhead

Oxford Harlequins centre Jack Robinson scored two tries during his side's 41-5 win over Windsor in South West 1 East

Oxford Harlequins centre Jack Robinson scored two tries during his side's 41-5 win over Windsor in South West 1 East

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins maintain winning ways as Banbury, Witney and Grove fall to defeats

Full back George Lewis grounds the ball for Witney's first try against Reading Abbey. Picture: Steve Wheeler

Full back George Lewis grounds the ball for Witney's first try against Reading Abbey. Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Witney pass Abbey test to stretch winning home run

OPENER: George Lewis grounds the ball to give Witney the lead during their 24-16 victory over Reading Abbey in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

OPENER: George Lewis grounds the ball to give Witney the lead during their 24-16 victory over Reading Abbey in South West 1 East Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Witney and Grove win, but Banbury and Oxford Harlequins lose in South West 1 East

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RUGBY UNION: Witney, Banbury and Oxford Harlequins win, but Grove suffer away defeat

Henry Lamb kicked a penalty in Witney's 31-3 defeat

Henry Lamb kicked a penalty in Witney's 31-3 defeat

RUGBY UNION: Witney slip to defeat at Chippenham

ON TARGET: Sam Watkinson kicked a 72nd minute penalty to help Oxford Harlequins beat Reading 20-10 in South West 1 East

ON TARGET: Sam Watkinson kicked a 72nd minute penalty to help Oxford Harlequins beat Reading 20-10 in South West 1 East

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins secure vital win but Witney are beaten

Sam Collins bids to make up ground for Witney

Sam Collins bids to make up ground for Witney

RUGBY UNION: Witney withstand Oxford Harlequins to pick up a Christmas bonus

ATTACK: Witney’s Sam Collins bids to find a way through the Quins defence Pictures: Steve Wheeler

ATTACK: Witney’s Sam Collins bids to find a way through the Quins defence Pictures: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Sharp Witney soak up Quins pressure to collect a Christmas bonus

Charlie Dyde scored try for Witney

Charlie Dyde scored try for Witney

RUGBY UNION: Battling Witney give leaders Patesians a real fright

Charlie Dyde crossed for Witney

Charlie Dyde crossed for Witney

RUGBY UNION: Witney can’t hang on to early lead at Windsor

FOCUSED: Wheatley’s Jack Taylor in action against Chipping Norton Picture: Simon Chadbone

FOCUSED: Wheatley’s Jack Taylor in action against Chipping Norton Picture: Simon Chadbone

RUGBY UNION: Wheatley and Oxford University Whippets reach Oxfordshire Shield semi-finals

TREBLE: George Lewis scored three tries Picture Mark Fuller.

TREBLE: George Lewis scored three tries Picture Mark Fuller.

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RUGBY UNION: George Lewis stars in Witney try spree against Old Centralians

Henry Lamb kicked 14 points

Henry Lamb kicked 14 points

RUGBY UNION: Witney’s first-half spree sets up big victory over Swindon

BIG HIT: Oxford Harlequins full back Archie Van Dijk tackles Grove centre Jorge Cabral. The South West 1 East clash was abandoned after Grove prop Steve Dixey suffered a back injury Picture: Steve Wheeler

BIG HIT: Oxford Harlequins full back Archie Van Dijk tackles Grove centre Jorge Cabral. The South West 1 East clash was abandoned after Grove prop Steve Dixey suffered a back injury Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins and Grove derby abandoned but Witney and Banbury win + VIDEO

Sam Collins on the attack against Newbury

Sam Collins on the attack against Newbury

RUGBY UNION: Witney’s hopes are blown off course as Newbury hold on

OVER THE LINE: Winger Rhys Morgan crossed for a try during Witney’s defeat to Maidenhead in South West 1 East

OVER THE LINE: Winger Rhys Morgan crossed for a try during Witney’s defeat to Maidenhead in South West 1 East

RUGBY UNION: Witney battle back for bonus point but cannot halt leaders Maidenhead

George Lewis gave Witney the lead with a penalty

George Lewis gave Witney the lead with a penalty

RUGBY UNION: Witney knocked out of Oxfordshire Cup

STAR MAN: George Lewis scored all of Witney’s points in their defeat to Reading Abbey in South West 1 East Picture: Mark Fuller

STAR MAN: George Lewis scored all of Witney’s points in their defeat to Reading Abbey in South West 1 East Picture: Mark Fuller

RUGBY UNION: Witney's winless run goes on with defeat to Reading Abbey

Witney's Callum Godfrey is tackled

Witney's Callum Godfrey is tackled

RUGBY UNION: Battling Witney's late revival is in vain as Grove triumph

TRY-SCORER: Arron Lambourne crossed during Witney’s defeat to Reading

TRY-SCORER: Arron Lambourne crossed during Witney’s defeat to Reading

RUGBY UNION: Below-par Witney's run comes to an end at Reading

IN THE POINTS: Matt Clarke kicked three penalties and two conversions

IN THE POINTS: Matt Clarke kicked three penalties and two conversions

RUGBY UNION: Witney make it three wins in row to maintain strong start

Witney's Henry Lamb

Witney's Henry Lamb

RUGBY UNION: Witney edge out Oxford Harlequins to complete derby double

Witney's Scott Mortimer (right) stops Banbury's Josh Deegan in his tracks during his side's narrow win. Picture: Steve Wheeler

Witney's Scott Mortimer (right) stops Banbury's Josh Deegan in his tracks during his side's narrow win. Picture: Steve Wheeler

RUGBY UNION: Witney hold on to secure 18-15 win over Banbury

Henry Lamb kicked nine points for Witney

Henry Lamb kicked nine points for Witney

RUGBY UNION: Witney's winning run halted in 20-14 defeat at Salisbury