By BEN JAYCOCK

CHINNOR director of rugby Nick Easter is optimistic that his side can compete at the top of an ultra competitive National 1 next season. The title race in the third tier went down to the final day as Cambridge triumphed at the expense of Rams via points difference, while the relegation dogfight was also settled in the final round with Taunton edging Esher to survival. Former England No.8 Easter guided his side to eighth in his first season in charge but believes with the help of his new recruits they can push for a high place in what will be another congested table...