Football
In the Lincolnshire derby, league leaders Spalding United were too strong for the Daniels with a 3-0 win after they were 2-0 up in just 16 minutes. The result sees the Daniels at the end of the year drop to bottom of the Southern League Premier Central with Royston Town winning.
To the United Counties Premier Division North and Blackstones recorded their first league win since October as they beat 3rd placed Newark Town 4-3. The visitors were 2-0 up in ten minutes but were pulled back to 2-2 thanks to goals from Shaun Archer and Harry Peasgood to be level at half-time.
Newark Town went back in front, which was cancelled out by a Nathan Rudman penalty on 75 minutes. Blackstones winner came in the 93rd minute through substitute Callum Davies.
Deeping Rangers thanks to two second-half goals from Jonny Lockie and Josh Randall secured all three points as they beat Wisbech Town away 2-0.
Rugby
Northampton Saints produced a superb performance at Bath as they ran out the victors by 41 points to 21. This was after trailing 14-7 during the first half and all square at the break, 14 each. The Saints scored six tries, which included a hat-trick for Tommy Freeman, a double for Henry Pollock and one for Archie McParland.
The result means Northampton Saints have gone top of the Gallagher English Premiership by replacing Bath. It is the first defeat in the Premiership for Bath at home since October last year..
Leicester Tigers lost away at Exeter Chiefs by 24 points to 10.
Second Helpings open today
Men jailed for theft of plant equipment
Tributes are being paid to Stewart Francis
Team GB swimmer reopens the gym at Meres Leisure Centre
Shoppers being urged to prevent excess food waste
Appeal for witnesses to accident
New funding for rural crime projects
No ticket machine for now at Oakham Railway Station
Wizard of Oz at Stamford Corn Exchange
Last day for Cards for Good Causes
Peace Light comes to Stamford
