With five games to go it now looks like a three horse race for promotion after Burntwood RUFC edged past fourth placed Handsworth.
The decision to leave Lichfield Ladies out of a new elite rugby competition shows the emphasis is not on building the sport across all levels, the club has claimed.
Burntwood RUFC edged past Handsworth in a thrilling encounter – and photographer Joanne Gough captured the action on camera.
England international Emily Scarratt has said she is “absolutely gutted” after Lichfield Ladies were left out of a new elite rugby competition.
More than 1,200 people have backed a bid to earn Lichfield Ladies a spot in the new Women’s Super Rugby league.
Lichfield RUFC is “surprised and extremely disappointed” not to be included in the list of clubs for the new Women’s Super Rugby league.
Burntwood RUFC’s second string competed well against a Stafford side which is vying for top spot in the county second team competition.
Stamford scored a goal in each half to inflict a home defeat on Chasetown FC.
Chasetown suffered a home defeat against Stamford – photographer Pamela Mullins captured the match action on camera.
Lichfield City FC twice came from to earn a point at Chelmsley Town.
Two goals from Ryan Wynter helped Chasetown FC secure victory at Bedworth.
Chasetown FC picked up a win on the road as they saw off Bedworth United.
