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No.8 Kane Alboni controlling it at the base of the scrum for WImbledon

Wimbledon's superb second half rally gives them unlikely win against Dorking

Over: James Fa'aatuatu gets on the scoresheet for Sutton & Epsom Pictures: Dave Jackson

Over: James Fa'aatuatu gets on the scoresheet for Sutton & Epsom Pictures: Dave Jackson

PICTURE GALLERY: Sutton & Epsom off to a winning start

Nominated: Wimbledon's Bryan Croke is up for the Amateur Player of the Year award

Nominated: Wimbledon's Bryan Croke is up for the Amateur Player of the Year award

RUGBY UNION: Wimbledon's Croke gets the backing of former England skipper Robshaw

Winners: Seventy7s at Allianz Park

Winners: Seventy7s at Allianz Park

RUGBY SEVENS: Skipper eyes national title after victorious weekend at Allianz Park

Shining light: Jason Leonard says the England youngsters, including Harlequins Kyle Sinckler, can shine down under

Shining light: Jason Leonard says the England youngsters, including Harlequins Kyle Sinckler, can shine down under

RUGBY UNION: World Cup winner urges England to hit the ground running in Australia

Action man: George Kruis in action during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Wales in March Picture: Getty Images

Action man: George Kruis in action during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Wales in March Picture: Getty Images

RUGBY UNION: Former Leatherhead schoolboy feels the love as Saracens double-winner

Terrific trio: Assistant coach Jeff Parsons, Paul Hodgson and head coach Lee Cholewa

Terrific trio: Assistant coach Jeff Parsons, Paul Hodgson and head coach Lee Cholewa

PICTURE GALLERY: Hodgson to stay on at Sutton & Epsom in any capacity he can

Warning: Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons

Warning: Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons

RUGBY UNION: Parsons prepares Sutton & Epsom for the jump to the National League

CHAMPIONS! Sutton & Epsom enjoy that winning feeling as a team

CHAMPIONS! Sutton & Epsom enjoy that winning feeling as a team

RUGBY UNION: Sutton & Epsom success story is all down to the team, says Hodgson

Happy days: Sutton & Epsom celebrate promotion to the National League

Happy days: Sutton & Epsom celebrate promotion to the National League

PICTURE GALLERY: Sutton & Epsom crowned London Division One South champions

Ton up: James Caddy goes over for Sutton & Epsom's 100th try of the season in last weekend's win over Charlton Park Picture: Dave Jackson

Ton up: James Caddy goes over for Sutton & Epsom's 100th try of the season in last weekend's win over Charlton Park Picture: Dave Jackson

RUGBY UNION: Sutton & Epsom's Caddy is celebrating nothing just yet

BOOM! Sutton & Epsom ladies celebrate winning the Women's NC London & SE South Division Two title

BOOM! Sutton & Epsom ladies celebrate winning the Women's NC London & SE South Division Two title

RUGBY UNION: Sutton & Epsom Ladies skipper proud of her title champions

Careful now: Sutton & Epsom boss Lee Cholewa has warned his table toppers against complacency

Careful now: Sutton & Epsom boss Lee Cholewa has warned his table toppers against complacency

RUGBY UNION: Sutton & Epsom boss warns against complacency

Back home: Paul Hodgson at Sutton & Epsom

Back home: Paul Hodgson at Sutton & Epsom

RUGBY UNION: Hodgson's promise is a step closer after Dover demolition

Defensive qualities: Paul Hodgson looks on as Aaron Phillip and Andy Matthews bring a Guildford attack to an end in Sutton & Epsom's top of the table win Picture: Dave Jackson

Defensive qualities: Paul Hodgson looks on as Aaron Phillip and Andy Matthews bring a Guildford attack to an end in Sutton & Epsom's top of the table win Picture: Dave Jackson

RUGBY UNION: Sutton & Epsom scrum half is not getting carried away

Staying calm: Sutton & Epsom coach Lee Cholewa

Staying calm: Sutton & Epsom coach Lee Cholewa

RUGBY UNION: Top of the table clash is not a title decider

20160220 Copyright onEdition 2016©Free for editorial use image, please credit: onEditionSutton and Epsom RFC at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup U11's competition, Harlequins.Land Rover is a proud supporter of grassroots rugby and a partner of the

20160220 Copyright onEdition 2016©Free for editorial use image, please credit: onEditionSutton and Epsom RFC at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup U11's competition, Harlequins.Land Rover is a proud supporter of grassroots rugby and a partner of the

RUGBY UNION: High times ahead for Sutton & Epsom youngsters

Victorious: Trinity School U13 rugby stars, the School Sports Magazine Cup winners

Victorious: Trinity School U13 rugby stars, the School Sports Magazine Cup winners

RUGBY: Trinity School U13s defy the odds to be crowned national champions

So close: Streatham-Croydon U11s at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup Picture: onEdition

So close: Streatham-Croydon U11s at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup Picture: onEdition

RUGBY UNION: Streatham-Croydon youngster proud despite missing out on Twickenham showpiece

Example to all: Joe Ridgley put in a man of the match performance in the win over Chobham last weekend All pictures: Dave Jackson

Example to all: Joe Ridgley put in a man of the match performance in the win over Chobham last weekend All pictures: Dave Jackson

PICTURE GALLERY: Sutton & Epsom are back on top

Leading the way: Hampton School captain Roman Malin-Hiscock makes a break against Simon Langton Grammar School Gerry McManus

Leading the way: Hampton School captain Roman Malin-Hiscock makes a break against Simon Langton Grammar School Gerry McManus

Rugby Union: Hampton await last eight date

Aaron Phillip (Credit: Dave Jackson)

Aaron Phillip (Credit: Dave Jackson)

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom give Brighton the blues at Rugby Lane

Keen: Cobham director of rugby Steve Pope watched his side thrash Warlingham 69-5 prior to Christmas SP93970

Keen: Cobham director of rugby Steve Pope watched his side thrash Warlingham 69-5 prior to Christmas SP93970

Rugby Union: Cobham counting down days until London Cornish double header

Unbeaten: Sutton & Epsom ladies

Unbeaten: Sutton & Epsom ladies

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom ladies going from strength to strength

Flying home: Guy Stuckey-Clarke scored two tries on his final appearance for Sutton & Epsom last weekend Pics: Dave Jackson

Flying home: Guy Stuckey-Clarke scored two tries on his final appearance for Sutton & Epsom last weekend Pics: Dave Jackson

Rugby Union: Unstoppable Sutton & Epsom open up a nine-point gap

Reaching new heights: Duncan Madden gets up highest to claim a Battersea Ironsides line-out during the weekend win over Old Tiffinians SP94644

Reaching new heights: Duncan Madden gets up highest to claim a Battersea Ironsides line-out during the weekend win over Old Tiffinians SP94644

Rugby Union: It's high times for Battersea Ironsides

Tough battle: Battersea Ironsides went head to head with Old Tiffinians last weekend, and came out with the points Pictures: Niall O'Mara

Tough battle: Battersea Ironsides went head to head with Old Tiffinians last weekend, and came out with the points Pictures: Niall O'Mara

Rugby Union: Battersea Ironsides take the bonus and climb to second

Signing off: Guy Stuckey-Clarke made his last appearance for Sutton & Epsom before returning to Australia Pics: Dave Jackson

Signing off: Guy Stuckey-Clarke made his last appearance for Sutton & Epsom before returning to Australia Pics: Dave Jackson

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom beat the weather and the opposition

Friendly faces (left to right): Sutton & Epsom ladies manager and coach Paul Phillips, captain Katie Neilson, vice-captain Lauren Morton and head coach Mark Pumba Felstead

Friendly faces (left to right): Sutton & Epsom ladies manager and coach Paul Phillips, captain Katie Neilson, vice-captain Lauren Morton and head coach Mark Pumba Felstead

Rugby Union: Ladies, if you want to play rugby, don't let anyone stand in your way, says Sutton & Epsom skipper

Getting in on the act: Jacob Atkins was among the points as Sutton & Epsom “clicked” to wallop Charlton Park on Saturday Picture: Dave Jackson

Getting in on the act: Jacob Atkins was among the points as Sutton & Epsom “clicked” to wallop Charlton Park on Saturday Picture: Dave Jackson

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom show the strength of clicking

Gotcha: Weybridge Vandals full back Jonny Howe’s jinking second half run is halted by a determined Cobham defence at Brownacres on Saturday Stuart Amos

Gotcha: Weybridge Vandals full back Jonny Howe’s jinking second half run is halted by a determined Cobham defence at Brownacres on Saturday Stuart Amos

Rugby Union: Cobham chief still expects tight title race, despite Vandals video nasty

Try time: hampton School centre Zack Santos touches down in Wednesday's Schools' Cup win over Reigate Grammar School

Try time: hampton School centre Zack Santos touches down in Wednesday's Schools' Cup win over Reigate Grammar School

Rugby Union: Deans triple sets Hampton well on their way

Flourishing: Kingston's minis have already collected silverware this season

Flourishing: Kingston's minis have already collected silverware this season

Rugby Union: Veteran Maisey still playing the field for growing Kingston

Playing it cool: Sutton & Epsom head coach Lee Cholewa

Playing it cool: Sutton & Epsom head coach Lee Cholewa

Sutton & Epsom: Beware the underdog, says coach Cholewa

It's on: Sutton & Epsom drive for the winning try Pictures: Dave Jackson

It's on: Sutton & Epsom drive for the winning try Pictures: Dave Jackson

Rugby Union: Resolute Sutton & Epsom open the gap at the top

Flashback: Richmond Ladies' hooker Emma Croker eyes up the Women's World Cup trophy

Flashback: Richmond Ladies' hooker Emma Croker eyes up the Women's World Cup trophy

Rugby Union: Richmond's World Cup winner Croker starts as England build

Up and down: James Caddy goes over for a try, but he would later leave the field with a serious shoulder injury

Up and down: James Caddy goes over for a try, but he would later leave the field with a serious shoulder injury

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom back on top

Among the goals: Blake Palfreyman of Tooting-based Bec

Among the goals: Blake Palfreyman of Tooting-based Bec

Korfball: Palfreyman gets among the goals, but there's no World Championship glory for England

Try man: Joe Ridgley got over the line in Sutton & Epsom’s top of the table win over Chobham on Saturday Picture: Dave Jackson

Try man: Joe Ridgley got over the line in Sutton & Epsom’s top of the table win over Chobham on Saturday Picture: Dave Jackson

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom reap benefit of discovering a new strength in depth

Driving force: Cobham's Theo Buffini gets a helping hand from the heavies as he takes on the London Cornish defence

Driving force: Cobham's Theo Buffini gets a helping hand from the heavies as he takes on the London Cornish defence

Rugby Union: Cobham's project promotion will take time says Pope

Winning the fight: Wimbledon beat Chichester on Saturday to climb to 10th in National League Three

Winning the fight: Wimbledon beat Chichester on Saturday to climb to 10th in National League Three

Picture Gallery: Wimbledon RFC climb to 10th after triumph over Chichester

Flying man: Olly Rathbone gets over the whitewash for Old Mid-Whitgiftian Pictures: SP93996

Flying man: Olly Rathbone gets over the whitewash for Old Mid-Whitgiftian Pictures: SP93996

Picture Gallery: Old Mid-Whitgiftian get one over Purley John Fisher

Last time out: James Caddy races for the line during last season’s home defeat to Chobham

Last time out: James Caddy races for the line during last season’s home defeat to Chobham

Rugby Union: Sutton & Epsom face a tough restart, but Cholewa has the faith

Rough and tumble: Vandals captain Cassian Bramham-Law

Rough and tumble: Vandals captain Cassian Bramham-Law

Rugby Union: Fighting Vandals return for Effingham & Leatherhead challenge

Ready: Danny Cipriani is gunning for an England recall

Ready: Danny Cipriani is gunning for an England recall

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Rugby Union: Cipriani not giving up on England recall

Hope and glory: Weybridge Vandal U9s player Leo Hooper, right, runs in a try against Old Emanuel on Sunday Stuart Amos

Hope and glory: Weybridge Vandal U9s player Leo Hooper, right, runs in a try against Old Emanuel on Sunday Stuart Amos

Rugby Union: Youngsters defy England's rugby blues at Vandals

Winners: Sutton & Epsom RFC, with Sam Phillips (back row, second from right) were named sports club of the year at the Epsom & Ewell Sports Awards on Tuesday night All pictures: SP93670

Winners: Sutton & Epsom RFC, with Sam Phillips (back row, second from right) were named sports club of the year at the Epsom & Ewell Sports Awards on Tuesday night All pictures: SP93670

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Epsom & Ewell Sports Awards: Borough's special night of celebration for everyone - because it's all about the people

Stellar show: Matt Whitaker was again at the centre of everything good about Sutton & Epsom's win at Havant All pictures: Dave Jackson

Stellar show: Matt Whitaker was again at the centre of everything good about Sutton & Epsom's win at Havant All pictures: Dave Jackson

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Rugby Union: Whitaker stars as Sutton & Epsom leave Hampshire on a bonus

Nerves of steel: Wimbledon RFC's Bryan Croke

Nerves of steel: Wimbledon RFC's Bryan Croke

Rugby Union: Wimbledon get away with errors to steal narrow win

I'll ask the questions: Trinity School's Charlie Fatoma interviews French fly-half Frédéric Michalak

I'll ask the questions: Trinity School's Charlie Fatoma interviews French fly-half Frédéric Michalak

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Rugby World Cup: Trinity School learn tricks of the trade off the French

Hioghlight: Adam Bullett scored Weybridge Vandals' only try at Old Reigatians on Saturday

Hioghlight: Adam Bullett scored Weybridge Vandals' only try at Old Reigatians on Saturday

Rugby Union: Vandals must stamp authority over London rivals

Proud moment: Louis Partridge stands with England skipper Chris Robshaw ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash with Wales

Proud moment: Louis Partridge stands with England skipper Chris Robshaw ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash with Wales

Rugby World Cup: Shame about the result, but it's still a proud day for England mascot

Confident: Wimbledon head coach Nick Easter reckons his charges will come good

Confident: Wimbledon head coach Nick Easter reckons his charges will come good

Rugby Union: Don't talk about the panic button at Wimbledon just yet

Closing down space: Vandals try scorers Cassian Bramham-Law. left, and Harry Reed, right, close down a Basingstoke attack

Closing down space: Vandals try scorers Cassian Bramham-Law. left, and Harry Reed, right, close down a Basingstoke attack

Rugby Union: Vandals remain grounded after opening day win

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