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• Ivel Barbarians 19 Devizes 8

  Rugby: Not the greatest preparation for a must win match, even before the 60 mile trek west Devizes were rocked by the late call off of regular centre Dan Mayland whose grandfather had died overnight. Added to the earlier loss of another player that morning they were down to just one replacement and once again veteran coach Ian Diddams was pressed onto the bench. The unhelpful build-up was further compounded by the news that they were to be docked two points for fielding an unregistered player at the first match of the season. As the player in question had been a regular second team player for several seasons the punishment obviously felt harsh albeit technically justified. read more

• Devizes 2nd 28, Pewsey Vale 8

  The Devizes 2nd XV clocked up another convincing win last weekend ,on the Chivers ground, beating by Pewsey Vale by the handsome margin of 28 points to eight.They could easily have notched up 50 points if they had been able to sustain, throughout the game , the quality of rugby they had displayed in the first half. A mix of experience and youthful endeavour proved too much for what looked to be a very useful Pewsey XV. read more

• Wootton Bassett 3rd 5 Minety 2nd 22

  Rugby: Facing heavier opposition, Minety seconds struggled for possession but ran in three good tries to win. read more

• Minety 48 Supermarine 3

  Rugby: After a patient start, Minety changed up a gear and destroyed visitors Supermarine with pace and precision. Having leaked an early penalty goal, the home team went on to score eight tries without conceding a further point. read more

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