101. McHarg sparks revival in Reading’s fortunes

As soon as you drive into Holme Park, Reading Rugby Club’s home for the past six decades, the transformation smacks you straight in the face.

102. Abrahams jets in for Gensians

Redingensians, warming up for their second season of South West 1 rugby, make a late choice on their 20-man squad to travel to London 1 side Portsmouth in a friendly tomorrow (3pm).

103. Unlucky Casey ruled out of Irish opener

London Irish captain Bob Casey has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Guinness Premiership opener against London Wasps at Twickenham (2.30pm) having fractured his wrist in last Friday’s friendly at Heineken Cup holders Munster.

104. Underdogs Irish have nothing to lose

London Irish go into the biggest game in the club’s 110-year history confident of pulling off one of the shocks of the season.

105. Ojo is the tops as he grabs late try

Irish gave themselves a big boost for next Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulouse at Twickenham with an excellent win over high-flying Quins on a cold and wet afternoon at Madejski Stadium.

106. Hodgson: We’ve got to concentrate on Quins

London Irish and England scrum-half Paul Hodgson insists there will be no thoughts of next week’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulouse on the team’s minds when they face in-form Harlequins at Madejski Stadium tomorrow 3pm.

107. We’ll be stronger next season says Bracknell skipper

Bracknell failed in their bid to reach National League Division 3 after losing their play-off game at Worthing on Saturday.

But the South West Division 1 side’s skipper Ben Nowak said: “We’ll come back bigger and stronger next season.

108. Local rugby round-up

It's make-or-break for Bracknell tomorrow as they try to make a rapid return to National Division rugby when they face Worthing at Roundstone Lane in the South West Division 1 play-off.

109. It’s win or bust as Reading host Bracknell

It will be agony or ecstasy for either Reading or Bracknell tomorrow afternoon as they face each other in the final South West Division 1 match of the season at Holme Park (3pm).

110. Exiles pay the price for missed chances

London Irish coach Toby Booth felt his side squandered a golden opportunity to reach their first Heineken Cup final following their defeat at Twickenham on Saturday.