Bridgnorth 27 Willenhall 17
by Geoff Davies
BRIDGNORTH RFC firsts returned to winning ways on Saturday, with an exciting win against a strong Willenhall side. Bridgnorth’s forwards were up against a larger, but admittedly, an older Willenhall pack, and despite a prolonged mid-match wobble, they emerged as worthy winners at the final whistle.
Wolverhampton 0 Bridgnorth 23
BRIDGNORTH RFC returned from their weather-induced winter break to record an encouraging victory over local rivals Wolverhampton at Castlecroft on Saturday.
Town 0 Alvechurch 4
BRDIGNORTH’S first competitive football in the New Year started in the worst possible fashion as the Crown Meadow men suffered a heavy home defeat to third placed Alvechurch.

A Bridgnorth star of the future is hoping to gain local support after breaking into the British College rugby team.
Town Res 2 Penncroft 2
BRIDGNORTH’S management should take a bow after their hard work ensured the reserve side played their first competitive football for over a month.
BRIDGNORTH Rugby Club have captured the services of a top former international coach. Richard Woods, who was heavily involved with a successful England women’s A team as well as with Wasps, has been appointed as the All Blacks new head coach.

NORTHGATE Swimming Club made the best possible start to the year, winning the Shrewsbury Masters New Year Gala at the Quarry Pool.
FREEZING conditions continue to blight the Midland Alliance league with not a single ball being kicked over the weekend. Bridgnorth Town manager Andy Marlowe said it had been a strangely quiet start to the new year but with everyone currently in the same boat he felt no one was gaining an advantage.
A Highley teenage race ace will be looking forward to improving on a great first season in motorbike racing after gaining new sponsorship.
BRIDGNORTH A are currently at the top of the first division of the Telford Table Tennis League first division and have yet to lose a game, as they bid to win the title for the third consecutive year.