21. Wright on time for Matt finish

In the First round of The Hellenic League Cup, Finchampstead caused something of an upset as they beat  Gloucestershire side Harrow Hill from the Premier Division.

22. Local Rugby Round-Up

Life at the coal-face is never easy, but for the Reading front-row, preparing to take on Salisbury in South West Division 2 at Holme Park tomorrow (2.30pm)

23. Armitage delights new England boss Johnson

Martin Johnson is not renowned for handing out gushing compliments to individuals, but he was more than happy to make an exception in the case of Delon Armitage.

24. Crows’ top two clinch victory

A solid performance by Andy Fryatt & Dominic Evan-Hart saw Crowthorne 1st take two out of the three points on offer in a 2-2 draw with Maidenhead 2nd in the Berks Winter League Division 2.

25. Hat-trick hero Shears cuts sorry Barnstaple to pieces

Bracknell players were under no illusions that it was essential for them to beat Barnstaple on Saturday; but they also had do it with some style if they were to have any hopes of success this season.

26. ‘We’ll compete at the top’

Bracknell Rugby Club face their biggest challenge of the season so far on Saturday when they travel to Coney Hill in a crunch South West Division 1 encounter. More sport.

27. A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures (18)

Any film with a title such as A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures is going to generate publicity – one thinks this was probably the aim of this.

28. Hammond Targets Samba Stars

29. Support for a further cut on interest rates

30. Work smarter not harder

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.