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Pozniak’s fifth try in as many games helps Rams edge win
RELIEVED Rams’ director of rugby Seb Reynolds admitted his side were far from their best as they battled to a 10-6 National Division 1 success at Bishop’s Stortford last Saturday, writes Richard Ashton. An early Axel Kalling-Smith try put the visitors in front, but with a torrential downpour for...
Dive into the latest kitchen and bathroom trends
FOR many people, a bathroom is a place of routine and privacy. But for those living with a disability, it can become a hurdle, impacting independence and dignity. Thankfully, adaptations can transform a bathroom into a space that empowers, not hinders. This is where VAT relief on bathroom refurbishm...
Late goal leaves Henley reeling in heated tussle
HENLEY 1sts went down to a 4-3 defeat in their South Central Premier Division 1 clash at AMERSHAM AND CHALFONT last Saturday. The visitors quickly took control of the game with some well-executed counterattacks down both flanks. Skipper Sam Heaver gave Henley the lead with a reverse shot into the bo...
Lane scores four as table toppers march on
ROTHERFIELD UNITED ran out 6-1 winners in their Division 3 West clash at home to TILEHURST PANTHERS RESERVES last Sunday. Early chances came for United with a shot on target from Anna Leah Lane who hit the side netting and then another effort from Millie Blumire that went just wide. The visitors rep...
Shootout heartache as Town crash out of cup
HENLEY Town Development crashed out of the Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup after losing at home to Woodstock Town in a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw last Saturday. The first half was edged by the visitors, as they were first to every loose ball and at the break and they led 1-0 at half-time af...
Richardson’s try proves decisive as Hawks return to winning ways
A HUGE defensive effort from Henley Hawks saw them edge past Colchester last Saturday in a low-scoring 10-7 victory played out in torrential rain in Essex. While not at their best and with injuries still causing issues throughout the squad, one moment of brilliance from wing Jamar Richardson just be...
Lyons nets hat-trick in Leighton Buzzard mauling
HENLEY LADIES 1sts ran out comfortable 4-0 winners in their home clash with BANBURY LADIES at Jubilee Park last Saturday, a result that saw the hosts move top of South Central Premier Division 2. Henley, with their squad at full strength, started much the brighter side and within the first minute Ge...
Free-scoring Maze weaves his magic to halt Teslas
LUKE Maze netted four goals as EMMER GREEN thrashed visitors TRBL TESLAS 11-0 in their Premier Division clash last Sunday. The home side took the lead after Robbie White scored from a goalmouth scramble. Luke Maze netted his first goal of the match soon after following good play from Anton Maze. Dan...
Hurricanes resist Binfield’s charge
AFC HENLEY HURRICANES U14s dug deep to rescue a point against visiting high-flying BINFIELD CHARGERS U14s last Saturday at Shiplake Memorial Hall Recreation Ground. The first half was evenly matched, with few chances for either side. The Hurricanes held firm in defence, well supported by the midfiel...
Ingram win
| SEAN Ingram won the SSAFA Stableford Men’s Trophy at Henley Golf Club last weekend with a score of 40 points. Daren Radley finished in second place on countback with 38 points. The SSAFA Ladies’ Trophy was won by Sally Woolven with a score of 35 points. |
School’s impressive academic and vocational pass rate
THE Piggott School looks forward to welcoming current Year 11 students to their sixth form open evening which takes place on Thursday, November 14. This event will give you the opportunity to hear from our staff and students, familiarise yourself with the Level 3 curriculum and explore the opportuni...
Colman shines at the Greek Open
FRANCES Colman and Chris Roberts won the handicap doubles event at the Greek AC Open on Corfu last week to kick off a week of successes for a nine-strong presence from Phyllis Court Croquet Club. Colman got the top honours of the Henley players by reaching the semi-finals of the men’s singles even...
Griffiths’s header earns Town share of the spoils
WOODCOTE gave an improved performance as they fought out an intriguing 1-1 draw at home to HENLEY TOWN in last Saturday’s Premier Division clash. In a game of few clear-cut chances, Henley shaded the possession and looked the more likely to win, but it was Woodcote who struck first with a thunderb...
High Wycombe put to the sword
HENLEY 3rds ran out comfortable winners last Saturday at newly-promoted High Wycombe. Both teams started with determination, but it was High Wycombe who set the early pace, getting close to Henley’s goal line on several occasions. However, it was a Henley counterattack which caught Wycombe off-gua...
Watlington hit back to secure league crown
WATLINGTON secured the Division 3 title of the Oxfordshire Chess League at the first attempt of entering the competition. The team of skipper Martin Lambert, Andrew Humphrey, Ben Woolf, Arjun Nehra, Helen Burns, David Wills with Mike Turton, Paul Smale and Grant Naber as substitutes, lost their firs...
Henley bag victory despite finishing match with 12 men
HENLEY 2nds remain top of South West Counties 2 Tribute Berks, Bucks and Oxon South Division after easing to a 43-7 home win against Beaconsfield 2nds last Saturday. Henley scored after a minute when a quick tap penalty from captain Lucas Braithwaite found Joe Pattison who passed to fullback Tom Sco...
Three players bag hat-tricks for free-scoring Woodcote
IN the week when they were named team of the month in the North Berks League, Woodcote’s Development team annihilated hosts Long Wittenham during last Saturday’s Division 2 clash. Long Wittenham have been struggling to sign sufficient players, so this was their first game of the season, and they...
Mueller and Lowrie among tries for free-scoring Henley Women
IN a thrilling first home game of the season, Henley Hawks gained a resounding win against Beckenham in last Sunday’s Women’s Championship Division 1 South encounter. The Hawks wasted no time establishing dominance on their home turf. Gianna opened the scoring with a 30m break through the middle...
League leaders have edge in tight encounter
HENLEY HAWKS 1sts made it four wins on the bounce in the Premier Division of the Maidenhead nad District League after defeating MAGNET STEEL 36-35. In a tightly contested match, Hawks maintained a narrow lead at each quarter to claim victory by a single goal. The first quarter saw Hawks take a 9-7 l...