Second half of the season

The coming weekends fixtures are full of intrigue, statements will no doubt be being made, Exeter and Loughboro' students will be both after bragging rights as well as league points.

Dings against Old Reds sees some local interest and again league points are vital if for somewhat different reason, Dings wanting to get into the promotion mix and Reds wanting to climb well away from the bottom.

Lucts v Bournville sees two of the West Midland sides going head to head, with both looking to climb the table to ensure National league status next season.

Newport could have their hands full with table topping Leicester Lions visiting, Newport will be desperate to get off to a good start at home, whilst the visitors will have their sights set on staying at the top of the table.

Hinckley v Barnstaple will also be a key one with thehome side wanting to maintain there charge for the top whilst Barnstaple need to pull away from danger.

Hornets are up against it in perennial promotion chasers Redruth with both sides desperately wanting the spoils, Hornets aren't where they would like to be and Redruth will feel they need to mount a charge now.

Stourbridge entertain Clifton who are definitely fancying a shot at the top whilst Stour languish at the bottom hoping for a change of fortunes.

Good luck to all the sides.

It is the Saturday before the start of term.

Could the rugby pitch being used for parking as students return to campus?