Nottingham Post published Rugby union: Stubborn defence a Bug-bear for Ilkeston as they...

A stubborn Bugbrooke defence helped keep Ilkeston at bay as they were beaten, 19-5, away from home.Elks began brightly, stealing a line-out and Jake Smithurst driving into the Bugbrooke 22. But an accidental offside gave the hosts chance to clear.Another attack was created after Simon Bennett turned ball over. Dan Taylor made a break and the ball moved left, but play was halted for a forward pass and another chance was gone.The Elks were becoming frustrated with their own mistakes and allowed..