Basingstoke FC's first match in nearly three weeks ended with the Dragons eliminated from the FA Trophy by near neighbours Salisbury City following a 0-2 loss at home on Saturday.

Town were on the back foot from before the kick-off, having not played since their Trophy replay victory at Havant & Waterlooville.

Manager Frank Gray had to field a weakened side, starting without a first choice goalkeeper, two centre backs and three forwards because of injuries and suspensions.

The second...

Basingstoke Bison ice hockey squad booked their place in the semi-finals of the English Premier League Cup after beating both Sheffield Steeldogs and Telford Tigers at the weekend.

The Herd move to third place in the league after the weekend’s victories – their ninth win on the trot.

At home against Steeldogs on Saturday, Bison outclassed their opponents 8-1. Travelling to Shropshire the next day, the Herd continued their goal-scoring momentum, winning 3-6.

The visitors could do...

The misery continues for the Dragons, with their match at Thurrock on November 30 and last Saturday’s home match against Staines becoming casualties of the early Arctic blast.

Having also lost the fixture at Dorchester due to snow,  the games are now piling up for Town, with Saturday and midweek games in prospect throughout January.

On Friday, the Camrose was under four inches of snow and,despite the rise in temperatures early on Saturday, the game was called off.

The weekend was a...

Basingstoke rugby players were another casualty to the weather with their weekend fixture called off.

Junior Paramore's men where due to play Ampthill and home on Saturday.

The game at Down Grange was called off on Friday after the frozen pitch was considered unsuitable for play.

Only one game took place in the National Three London and South East League, with the Civil Service getting the better of Staines 22-19.

Basingstoke are currently third from bottom in the league, having played 12...