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It was a tough day for Newark Rugby Club as the 1sts went down 67-24 against league leaders Lichfield at home in the Regional Two North competition. Tries from wing Ovi Gilder and hooker Jamie Vinters helped bring an early 17-14 lead. However, overall Lichfield were too strong and pulled clear in the second half. Newark scored a third try from full-back James Tarbatt. George Leeson converted all three tries with his boot. The visitors went into half-time at 17-27 up. Unfortunately for Newark, the second half was mostly one-way traffic as the league leaders showed their class and piled on the t…

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