21. New skipper has to give up duties at Reading

Reading have suffered a set-back to their 2008-09 South West 2 East campaign with the loss of newly-appointed skipper Mal Roberts.

22. A kick in the Co-Hoines

New boy Peter Freeth was among the try scorers as Redingensians crashed 31-19 away to National Division 3 South side Ealing in a pre-season friendly.

23. 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).

24. Booth to replace Smith

London Irish are expected to announce the departure of Brian Smith (above), their highly-successful director of rugby, before the weekend.

25. Gensians confident ahead of Bracknell derby clash

A full-strength Redingensians make the trip down the A329M for the second time in a week tomorrow to face Bracknell in South West Division 1 action.

26. 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).

27. Bracknell must cut out the mistakes

Full-back Jaco Steenberg has been dropped from promotion-chasing Bracknell’s line-up to face in-form Bournemouth in a tricky South West Division 1 match at Chapel Gate.

28. 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.

29. Rautenbach sets up a Faan-tastic show

Seven tries, including four in the second half, saw London Irish end their home Guinness Premiership fixtures on a high note at Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

30. Winner Flynn is urging clubs to support cup

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Redingensians skipper Jez Flynn called on the local clubs to support the Berkshire Cup after leading his side to their first-ever win in the competition’s 28-year history at Red Lane on Sunday.