• Moorends claim top spot in Division Two title race

  By Retford Times at 06:59 on 10/05/12

  

  With just a handful of league games left to play most of the issues in the four divisions have now been decided. Moorends Social Club wrapped up the one outstanding league title when they defeated Ingleby Arms 5-1 in a midweek game to finish what has been an outstanding first season in the league. The Presidents Cup Final is still to come and Moorends can look back on an excellent first season. The much-delayed Sporting Club Cup...

• CHAMPIONS

  By Retford Times at 06:50 on 03/05/12

  

  SOMEONE somewhere must have known the season would end well for Retford United. Because, within minutes of the final whistle, bottles of sparkling wine appeared from no-where as the celebrations began at Cannon Park. The scene was set long before the corks started popping on Tuesday night, when the Badgers avoided defeat against title favourites Bridlington on Saturday afternoon. After gaining a point in East Yorkshire, Brett...

• Narrow defeat for Retford

  By Retford Times at 06:50 on 03/05/12

  

  Southwell 1st............................6 East Retford 1st........................3 EAST Retford's form throughout the season has seen them undefeated since November, playing an attractive style of open rugby. However, this final, last Sunday, was yet another challenge. Being the holders, Retford knew what had to be done to regain the trophy but as the day dawned it was clear expansive rugby was out of the question. Surging winds...

• Dean can be the daddy

  By Retford Times at 06:50 on 03/05/12

  

  NEW dad Dean Hipwell has been given the all clear by his girlfriend Helen to try and improve his luck at Oulton Park. The couple are still celebrating following the birth of their son Connor on Saturday evening, but Hipwell has been given a temporary pass-out to drop his fatherly duties and travel to Cheshire for the third round of the British Supersport Championship. The 23-year-old has been disappointed with his results so far this...

• Rollercoaster ride as United close in on title

  By Retford Times at 07:00 on 26/04/12

  

  Retford United..........................................3 Staveley MW..............................................0 RETFORD United set up a scintillating final week of the season with a vital win over Staveley MW on Tuesday evening. In front of more than 200 spectators at Cannon Park, the Northern Counties Premier League title-chasers earned a three-point haul which takes them to within two points of leaders Bridlington. And with...

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