Schools touch and go

Spalding Rugby Club hosted two T1 touch rugby events for school Years Eight, 12 and 13 with pupils and students from a dozen schools and colleges involved, including Spalding High, Spalding Academy, Boston Grammar and High, Bourne Grammar, St George’s Sleaford, Stamford College and Willoughby School.

Sports leaders from Spalding High assisted in refereeing at the events, which were organised by Rupert Gibson the RFU school rugby manager for south Lincolnshire.

T1 touch rugby sessions continue at Spalding Rugby Club every Tuesday, 6.30-8pm. Qualified club coaches are leading the sessions, which are for all ages from Year Four upwards.

Club mini rugby fun fitness sessions have also started, with Years Four to Seven on Wednesdays and Years 8-10 on Thursdays, both starting at 6pm.

more >

Opposition councillors push back on plan for booking system at tips, but county council holds firm

18 Sep 2026

Man previously convicted of attempted murder jailed for hitting woman with metal bar

18 Sep 2026

Woman cleared of involvement in assault conspiracy that ended in partner’s death – man admits role after jury failed to deliver verdict

17 Sep 2026

Police officer injured in one collision and man arrested for dangerous driving in another

17 Sep 2026

Approval for new A16 supermarket?

16 Sep 2026

Road to open by end of the month

16 Sep 2026