Rugby

Former Ellingham and Ringwood scrum-half and Great Britain Sevens player Alicia Maude has signed for Loughborough Lightning.

New Milton Rugby Club has appointed a former London Wasps player as its new head coach.

A former New Milton RFC player and Lymington resident who collapsed suddenly during a rugby game has been left with paralysis.

New Milton Rugby Club’s Connor Treacey – who recently captained England U18s – has signed a senior academy contract with Bath Rugby.

Ellingham & Ringwood turned out en masse to celebrate the life of Steve Benson before a friendly contest with Fordingbridge.

For the final game in the season Milton, ninth in the league, travelled to play Havant II in third.

Ellingham & Ringwood travelled to runaway league leaders Petersfield on Saturday for their final division one fixture of the season.

Milton played host to Eastleigh, a team just above them in the league in eighth.

An undefeated New Milton seconds side clinched the league title with two games to go after a hard-fought victory against second-placed Ventnor.

New Milton were eager to avenge a close loss earlier in the season, and despite allowing the Trojans a 29-0 lead, they almost pulled it off.

Despite handing away three penalties, Ellingham & Ringwood recovered their composure to beat Bournemouth seconds at the Raymond Brown Memorial Ground.

Fordingbridge travelled to West Sussex with another much-changed team, and they eventually succumbed to Chichester seconds.

New Milton travelled to play Bognor, a team just one point below them in the league, but the hosts made a late comeback to claim the spoils.

Despite Fordingbridge's brave efforts, they were ultimately defeated 43-10 by Basingstoke, who currently holds the second place.

Ellingham & Ringwood hosted Eastleigh, running out convincing winners to preserve their unbeaten start to the year.

New Milton came into the match with high hopes, but a depleted team were second-best, losing 47-5 to Portsmouth.

Ellingham & Ringwood made the short journey to take on Eastleigh-based Trojans for a mid-table clash.

Brockenhurst College’s rugby and basketball academy sides have unveiled new kits sponsored by local businesses.

Ellingham & Ringwood got off to a poor start against Gosport & Fareham, but the stubborn hosts came from behind to secure a 36-36 draw.

New Milton looked in complete control at stages, but Ellingham & Ringwood showed their spirit to come from behind in the New Forest derby.