Jersey Bulls are starting to look like genuine title contenders after a thumping 5-1 win over Raynes Park Vale kept them as the only unbeaten side in the league.
Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel reflect on a big week for the Bulls. Five different scorers got in on the act against Raynes Park, with Darryl Mvalo, James Sunley, Sammy Henia-Kamau, Lorne Bickley and Jamie Watling all finding the net.
With Bognor beaten by Southall, the Bulls have closed the gap at the top end of the table, with just four points separating the sides. There is little time to celebrate, though, as fourth-placed Moneyfields visit Springfield this evening for an 8pm kick-off.
Away from football, Jersey Cricket are making waves in Kenya, sitting top of Group A in the third round of the ICC Challenge League A – a key stage in the qualification pathway for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Five fixtures make up each round, and Jersey are well placed as they continue their campaign, with Asa Tribe among the squad.
It was a frustrating weekend for Jersey Rugby, with both the men and women beaten by Dorking at CoinShares Park. The men led 12-8 at half-time but were overpowered after the break in a 34-12 defeat, while the women were unable to get on the scoresheet in a 24-0 loss against Dorking Women.
Royals RFC, meanwhile, continued their impressive form with a dominant 66-17 away win over Worthing. They are looking increasingly well placed in their push to bounce straight back up.
The Evelyn Partners Jets came agonisingly close on the road, losing 60-57 to New Cambell in a tight contest in Premier League 2, overshadowed by some poor refereeing decisions.
There was plenty of local football and hockey to get through, too, including a statement 7-0 win for St Clement over Grouville, a penalty shoot-out success for Jersey Wanderers Women and a thrilling 5-4 hockey victory for OV Convicts over Vanguards.
The Bulls are building belief, Jersey Cricket are top of their group, and there is no shortage of local sporting storylines. The Cool Down has the latest.
