Rugby
Stamford went down narrowly by 24 points to 22 at Biggleswade in the Counties 1 Midlands East (South), whilst Oakham lost heavily at Dunstablians 44-10 in the Counties 2 Midlands East (South).
Stoneygate beaten 43-17 in their Leicestershire Merit B opener at Manor Park 2nds.

Funding allocations for councils given to urban areas
None for the road
Two new swales at Whissendine to manage flood risk
Families in need get gifts this Christmas
Big band experience at Victoria Hall
Budget agreed at Stamford Town Council
Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals
Santa's sleigh in Oakham
Christmas trees still available
Late night shopping in Oakham
Weekend sports round up
A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford