Nottingham Post published Rugby union: Missed chances prove costly for Mansfield

In a bruising encounter, Mansfield couldn't get the better of play-off hopefuls Bedford Athletic, falling 38-12 as the hosts moved into third place in Midlands 1 (East).Head coach Neil Stent had to contend with a very late replacement as the travelling second XV fly-half had to be pressed into action just before kick-off.He commented: "It wasn't the best preparation but Ryan Hill came in and did a brilliant job. "Our defence let us down at crucial times and there are a lot of bodies out...