Sport update - W/E 17th & 18th Jan

Men's West Norfolk Rugby team topple leaders, busy programme of football returns and success for both Hunstanton men's and ladies Indoor Bowls teams

Rugby

The men’s West Norfolk Rugby team need to finish the season strongly, possibly go unbeaten, if they are to achieve promotion from Division One East and make it back to back promotions.

They have certainly made their intentions clear after a magnificent 32-31 win at leaders Stowmarket on Saturday. Both teams traded blows in what turned out to be a tight affair, with West Norfolk’s physical superiority edging them over the line. However, it look late tries from Lewis Rudd and JJ Hart to seal the win after Stowmarket had fought back.

They remain in charge of their own destiny with a game in hand on the top two and also face new leaders Bury St. Edmunds ll’s at home in what could well be a mouthwatering and title deciding showdown on April 11th.

The Ladies were beaten 62-5 at Wymondham Wasps and remain bottom of Division One East.

Rugby images all Debbie Andrews & Louise Clarke

Football

King’s Lynn Town FC took a point from their game at home to Hereford on Saturday in a dull 0-0 draw with few chances. Manager, Ian Calverhouse, admits more firepower is required up front if Lynn are to remain clear of the relegation places. A late red card for Ross Crane and imminent suspension has added to the Linnets woes. Lynn travel to in-form Telford United on Saturday.

Heacham’s game at Woodbridge Town was abandoned due to fog. The magpies were losing 2-0 at the time. Results elsewhere mean Heacham have slipped to bottom of the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division again, although they do have games in hand on two of the teams above them with just three points dividing the bottom four. Next up for Heacham are Kirkley & Pakefield at home on Saturday.

In Division One of the Anglian Combination League, Dersingham had an excellent 4-2 win at home to promotion rivals Norton Athletic, to keep pace with the top two. Lewis Curson, Shane Akers, Isaac Bloodworth and Albie Howe with the goals in the important win.

Heacham Reserves player of the match Sam Smith with Dave Page

In Division Three, Heacham Reserves overcame leaders Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers ‘A’ 3-2 at home in an entertaining affair. The visitors looked to have snatched a draw late on before Vinny Marchetti headed home a winner in the dying moments. Alfie Buhlemann with the first two Heacham goals. Sam Smith was voted Man of the Match (pictured).

In Division Four, Ingoldisthorpe FC made hard work of a1-0 home win against bottom side KLSC Reserves to maintain their promotion challenge. Dersingham Reserves lost 2-0 at home to Attleborough Town in the Norfolk Junior Cup. Derse gave as good as they got in the early exchanges before succumbing to a side who play two divisions above them.

In Division One of the North West Norfolk League Dersingham Rovers ‘A’ had an emphatic 6-2 win at bottom side AFC Lynn Reserves. A brace from Nathan Branch and goals for Will Irving, Nath Mitchell, Zack Kingshott and James Wicklen seeing them to a convincing win.

In Division Two, Ingoldisthorpe Reserves were 8-1 victors at bottom side Shouldham Youth FC to remain in 3rd. A Kai Mayes hat-trick, a brace from John Sapsford and a goal apiece for Ryan Young, Braydon Hitchcock and Chesley Mayes securing all three points.

In Division Three of the Norfolk Ladies & Girls’ Football League, Dersingham Women had a fantastic 3-1 win against leaders Waveney Ladies. A brace from Emma Leech and a goal from Eliza McDonald bagging all the points. Ecstatic manager, Georgie Archer, simply said, 'fantastic start to the year'. The club have also announced Dom Howell has joined the coaching staff.

Heacham FC U18’s are back in action on Thursday evening as they welcome Spalding Utd U18’s (7.45pm Kick off).

Bowls

It was a successful weekend for both Hunstanton men’s and ladies indoor bowls teams. After impressively defeating leaders Lynnsport ‘B’ last weekend, the men thrashed Norfolk BC ‘C’ 7-0 to move up to 3rd in Division Four of the County League. The rink of David Ilsley, Graham Keeley, Ian Cain and Stuart Davison leading the way with a 21-5 win.

The ladies were back to winning ways with a 6-1 rout of County Arts ‘B’. They remain 2nd in Division Two of the Ladies County League.