Local Sport
5th November 2020
Issue 1138
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War Memorial hit Foxes for six
STEAD HOPES RIDERS RETURN SHEFFIELD boss Simon Stead is keeping his fingers crossed every 2020 rider is available for next year. Rumours are already doing the rounds about some restrictions for riders on what leagues they can race in when they sign a contract in Poland. Stead admits planning for 2021 cannot take place with any confidence right now and it could be January before decisions are made. Club bosses will also need to keep a close eye on football and when crowds can return to elite sport,
which is what Premiership and Championship speedway is classed as. Said Stead: “I’d love to think most of our team for 2020 will be available for next year. “At this stage that’s all we can say really. There are still a lot of unknowns regarding 2021 and if we start in April it’s still five months away and who knows where the world will be.
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over it now, we know a lot more about the virus and I’m hopeful we’ll have some good news in the not too distant future.
AFTER the disappointment of last week’s late postponement at Kettering, when the home club refused to host the game, Oughtibridge War Memorial Ladies did their talking on the pitch with an ultimately convincing win against Leicester City.
“The work which went into signing the likes of Nicki Pedersen and Jack Holder was immense and the boys were buzzing about riding for us. I’m hoping that still remains in place for 2021.�
But it took a late flurry of goals to put a gloss on the result. Leicester opened the scoring after some hesitant defending and Oughtibridge could be forgiven for thinking a repeat of last season’s smash and grab 1-0 loss was on the cards but Laura Cain tucked in an equaliser before the break to calm the nerves.
Promoters are understood to be planning a start over Easter next season in line with Rugby League below Super League level – but it will all depend on when crowds can return to football.
“We had so much anticipation for 2020 and it was a massive disappointment when we lost the entire league season. I was gutted but I’m
In the second half, the WM Ladies got their noses in front as Millie Kenyon finished off a good move and with a bench of attacking options, Oughtibridge sent on Zoe Beresford and 16-year-old Emily Fowler and they duly obliged by bagging four goals between them, Beresford with a hat trick and Fowler latching onto a sweet cross from Milly Wilson to finish with aplomb for the pick of the goals on her debut, much to the joy of her team mates. Having played 90 minutes and scored for the under 18s the previous day, this was some weekend for Fowler.
Stocksbridge Rugby continue recruitment drive STOCKSBRIDGE Rugby club continue to train, under the strict RFU return to training protocols, and continue to add to their playing roster with speedy centre or winger Dan Burt (pictured) the latest high profile recruit to join the club. The 23-year-old Sheffield born utility back is a recent Rugby League convert, having previously played for Dearne Valley Bulldogs, Sheffield Hawks and a brief spell with professional outfit Keighley Cougars. He was persuaded to give the Union variety of the game a go by his work colleagues, some of whom also play for Stocksbridge. “As ever, joining a new club environment was a bit daunting at first,� said Burt. “However, everyone was welcoming and helped me understand the new calls for the Union game.� Burt is comfortable with the Stocksbridge set up. He said: “The coaches are experienced, take the time to explain what is required and help with any difficulties. There is a clear pathway to the first XV for the younger players too, it is a well run club.� During the enforced break from fixtures, Burt has used the training time to get acclimatised to the differences between the two codes of Rugby. “The biggest single difference is not having to retreat 10 metres at every tackle, but I’ve got plenty more to learn,� he said.
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Meanwhile, the RFU Council has taken the decision to cancel all the adult competitive leagues in level three and below for the whole of the 2020/2021 season. This is on the basis that a meaningful, competitive and full contact season is no longer feasible. Clearly this is related to the continuing pandemic and is not totally unexpected. Stocksbridge Rugby chairman, Andy Bell, said: “Subject to the Government and the RFU protocols, we are trying to work towards a state where some competitive rugby can be played. “Hhowever, we need to be realistic about the prevalence of covid-19 cases in society and the introduction of further restrictions’ he added. This will affect the Yorkshire League system where Stocksbridge Rugby were hoping for a promotion push this term.�
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