Rugby finished off their pre-season schedule with another narrow home defeat against NPL Premier side Barwell.

The result means a fourth straight home friendly defeat without scoring a goal but there was certainly plenty for Gary Mills' men to be encouraged about against their higher league opponents at a hot Butlin Road.

Valley striker David Kolodynski in particular could have had a hat-trick on another day as Rugby created a number of chances but it was the visitors who got the breakthrough as experienced defender Guy Hadland struck a spectacular volley from a first half corner.

Full report to follow.

Valley Line-up: Dutton; Walker (Rosser), Warburton (Kelly), Rowley, Ryan; Mills (Holloway); Parker, Towers, Clifton; Kolodynski, Liversedge (Powell).