RFU Cup Draws
Oct
STOKE will continue their defence of the RFU Intermediate Cup with a home tie against Leicester-based Vipers in the third round on November 5.
Stoke, who beat Aylesford Bulls in last season’s final at Twickenham Stadium, began their title defence with a comfortable 47-7 win at Droitwich in the second round.
Peterborough Lions face expulsion from the Intermediate Cup for allegedly fielding an ineligible player in their second round win over Newark.
Both Peterborough Lions, who have until October 27 to appeal, and Newark have been named in the third round round with a trip to Rugby-based Old Laurentians at stake.
In the RFU Junior Vase Edwardians, who were beaten finalists last season, will have a home third round tie against Northampton Mens Own.
Edwardians trounced Harbury 67-13 at home in the second round.
RFU Intermediate Cup
Third round draw (Midlands): Ashbourne v Stafford, Banbury v Bugbrooke, Bridgnorth v Upton on Severn, Lutterworth v Tamworth, Newbold v Long Buckby, Old Laurentians v Peterborough Lions or Newark, Old Saltleians v Leamington, Stoke v Vipers. Ties to be played on November 5.
RFU Senior Vase
Third round draw (Midlands): Earlsdon v Newcastle, Evesham v Stourbridge Lions, Old Leamingtonians v Bedford Swifts, Rushden & Higham v Shipston on Stour, Sleaford v Biggleswade, Uttoxeter v Lincoln, Wolverhampton v Daventry, Woodrush v Eccleshall. Ties to be played on November 5.
RFU Junior Vase
Third round draw (Midlands): Bloxwich v Southwell, Cannock v Tupton, Cleethorpes v Aylestone Athletic, Edwardians v Northampton Mens Own, Ledbury v Telford Hornets, Market Drayton v Long Eaton, Old Wheatleyans v East Retford, Skegness v Oundle. Ties to be played on November 5.
