ELLINGHAM & Ringwood rugby club are into the fourth round of the National Cup for the first time in their history thanks to a stroke of good fortune, writes Jeremy Wilson.

The New Forest side thought they had gone out when they were beaten 48-15 by Old Amplefordians.

But their opponents were later disqualified for fielding an ineligible player.

This Saturday Ellingham will travel to Surrey for their fourth round match against Old Haileyburians in what will be one of the biggest games in the club's history.