Reading still learning - Williams Marcus Williams indicates Reading are learning throughout their pre-season, on how to strike the right balance between gaining fitness and a strong performance.
England men look to emulate women England and Reading hockey player Jonty Clarke says a top-three finish is the target at the Champions Trophy in Germany.
Wait carries on for Ingimarsson Reading club captain Ivar Ingimarsson will miss the first few weeks of the season with a hamstring injury.
Title still in our hands - Mordt Berkshire captain Bjorn Mordt believes the title is still in his side's hands despite their recent defeat by Cheshire.
Hawkey adjusts to Olympic demands Cornish kayaker Jenna Hawkey is getting to grips with the intensive training needed to qualify for London 2012.
Reading relish tough pre-season After beating Wolves 2-1 Reading manager Brian McDermott says his team is relishing the competitive pre-season.
Play-offs target for Basingstoke Basingstoke Town manager Frank Gray says reaching the Blue Square Bet South play-offs is the goal this season.
Maidenhead boss aims for top half Maidenhead United boss Johnson Hippolyte says he has a squad capable of finishing in the top half of Conference South this season.
Sanders vows to get back to best Berkshire 400m runner Nicola Sanders believes she can return to the form that saw her win World Championship silver in 2007.
Crowe upbeat despite Berks defeat Berkshire coach Carl Crowe says they were right to chase victory against Cheshire rather than settling for a draw.
Tour made team closer - Griffin Reading midfielder Andy Griffin says their pre-season tour of the Balkans has made the squad closer.
Top four goal for Irish - Martin London Irish chief executive Andy Martin says finishing in the Premiership play-off places is the minimum goal for this season.
Berks focused on winning - Crowe Berkshire player-coach Carl Crowe says they aim to win all their remaining Minor Counties Championship matches.
Booth sets targets for new season London Irish head coach Toby Booth says the club are aiming for all three major trophies this season.