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.