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.

New Milton finally snapped a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought victory over visitors Bournemouth II.

Yet again, New Milton led the game into the final stretch before ultimately leaving empty-handed, this time with Trojans snatching victory.

After last week’s first defeat in two years, Lymington Mariners spectacularly got their season back on track, scoring 103 points against Chineham.

New Milton return to their winning ways with a Bognor bashing in the Hampshire Counties One