THE back pages (and at times the ones in the middle) have been the preserve of the sports desk, each week has featured the staple favourites of football, rugby and cricket - plus some out-of-the-ordinary ones too.

So here’s a look back in the archive of sporting times past.

Ashburton’s rugby team pose for a team picture at their Caton Cross ground before a match against HMS Leander at the end of October 1982
Ashburton’s rugby team pose for a team picture at their Caton Cross ground before a match against HMS Leander at the end of October 1982 (MDA Archive)
Under starter’s orders - Shaldon Kestrel Speedway Club in January 1984
Under starter’s orders - Shaldon Kestrel Speedway Club in January 1984 (MDA Archive)
Newton Abbot Rugby club take on Sidmouth in a match from December 1988 with 2nd row forward Kevin Bradley leaping in the line-out
Newton Abbot Rugby club take on Sidmouth in a match from December 1988 with 2nd row forward Kevin Bradley leaping in the line-out (MDA Archive)