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Rugby round-up: Stourbridge Lions clinch title as Burntwood fall just short

Stourbridge Lions ruthlessly secured the Counties Two Midlands West (West) title with three games still to play by defeating Longton 45-15, writes Dan Hickey.

Burntwood's Josh Canning, Rob Jones and Ian Jones stop the attack during their title-deciding 35-14 defeat to Sutton Coldfield on Saturday (Picture: Jim Wall)

Lichfield in action (Picture: Jim Wall)

Rugby round-up: Lichfield finish with a flourish

It was a physical battle between Midlands Hurricanes and Salford in the Challenge Cup match at Alexander Stadium

Midlands Hurricanes beaten, but not humbled, in physical battle with Super League Salford

Travis Corion is one of the up-and-coming talents who could take the field against Salford on Sunday. Photo: Andy Shaw

An historic day for Midlands Hurricanes and a chance to promote Rugby League in the region as Super League Salford come to town

Newport Salop Rugby Club's Chris Taylor, pictured centre with the ball, helped save the life of a Rossendale coach.

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Dan Watts powers through for Stafford

Rugby round-up: Stafford finally end winless run on weather-affected weekend

Action from Burntwood's 37-31 win over Veseyans.

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