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Barking director of rugby Nick Warren flanked by coaches Alex Dodge (left) and Eddie Ambrose (right)

Barking hope to end campaign on a high

Preview: Clifton v Barking, Saturday May 4.

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Barking director of rugby Nick Warren flanked by coaches Alex Dodge (left) and Eddie Ambrose (right)

Barking tried “too hard” against Lydney

National Two South: Barking 14 Lydney 31

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Eton Manors Chris Jones touches down against Brentwood

Rugby rivals preparing a play-off push

Defining weekend for two local rugby clubs

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Alex Hunter dives over to give Eton Manor a 24-5 lead at Brentwood, but the visitors narrowly lost the match 36-34

Play-off game set to be the biggest in Manor’s history

Eton Manor Rugby Club face the biggest game in their history

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Barking director of rugby Nick Warren.

Warren: Barking players deserve one more win in ‘cup final’

Barking director of rugby Nick Warren hoping to get that winning feeling against Lydney on Saturday.

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Ilford Wanderers (red, white and green hoops) do battle with May & Baker in their Essex Division Two derby at Fairlop last weekend

Ilford Wanderers set sights on new challenge after final-day rugby win

Ilford Wanderers ended their season with a workmanlike win over local rivals May & Baker and will now start preparing for life in Essex One after clinching the runners-up spot.

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Nathaniel John

John urges Barking team-mates to finish on a high note

Barking prop feels players fighting for places next season will ensure a strong end to life in National Two South.

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James Fouracre captained Barking on Wednesday night while also scoring two tries. But he couldn't stop them from losing out 38-27 to Southend in their Essex Cup semi-final.

Manner of Southend defeat frustrating for Warren

Essex Cup semi-final: Barking 27 Southend 38

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Scott Shaw was the Barking skipper and sole try scorer in the 74-10 loss at Launceston on Saturday.

Warren and Barking eye up Essex Cup glory

Barking will face National Two South rivals Southend tonight at Gale Street for a place in the Essex Cup final.

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Barking director of rugby Nick Warren.

Unhappy Warren issues stark warning to Barking players after Taunton defeat

Barking director of rugby Nick Warren wants a dramatic improvement from his side at Launceston this weekend.

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Barking director of rugby Nick Warren, flanked by coaches Alex Dodge (left) and Eddie Ambrose (right)

Warren already planning for next season ahead of Clifton test

Warren wants next season to start this Saturday at Clifton.

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Former Eton Manor youngster Lucie Wood has been playing for England under-20 women this season

Lucie looks to make her mark after first England rugby experience

England under-20 rugby player Lucie Wood is hoping to receive the call again

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Barking rugby's Geoff Hughes, seen here carrying the ball, has been called up for the London & South East under-20s squad.

London calling for Barking prop Hughes

Barking prop Geoff Hughes will represent London & South East under-20s in Leicestershire next weekend.

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Barking's Stephen Hihetah touched down against Southend

Captain Ratford targets two wins from five after Barking drop

Despite relegation from National Two South already confirmed, Barking skipper Craig Ratford feels two wins from the last five games is possible.

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Andy Mead

Warren excited as Barking prepare for Essex derby

Director of rugby Nick Warren confident going into derby with Southend on Saturday at Gale Dtreet.

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Craig Ratford came off after 20 minutes on Saturday with a pulled quad muscle.

Classy Henley prove too tough for Barking

Barking undone at Henley but injuries crop up again.

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Craig Ratford had mixed feelings after the defeat at Redrurth last weekend.

Mixed feelings for Barking captain Ratford after Redruth defeat

Barking skipper Craig Ratford was happy to be back in action after seven weeks out with a shoulder injury.

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Craig Ratford will take some part in Saturday's game at Redruth

Tougher test than usual for Barking at Redruth

Barking down on options ahead of trip to Cornwall

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Redbridge volunteer Krithika Subramanian helps with admin and other tasks at the centre

Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant

From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.

But it is not a one-way street.

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Rupert van der Werff of Summers Place Auctions with the sign for Abbey Road, which was auctioned off today. Picture: Andrew Hasson

Downing Street and Abbey Road signs auctioned off

Famous signs for streets including Abbey Road and Downing Street have gone under the hammer.

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