BETTSHANGER 26 UCKFIELD 0

UCKFIELD opened their London S/E campaign in disappointing style on Saturday when they made the long trip to Deal with several key players missing through injury.

Against a large Bettshanger pack, Uckfield s youngsters fought hard, but experience told in the end.

Uckfield held their hosts to 6-0 before a shoulder injury to their influential captain and full back Phil Rowland, put them out of the game, and despite their game efforts Bettshanger ran out deserved winners.

Uckfields young side gained a lot of experience from this defeat, and will hope for better things when they entertain Cranbrook at home tomorrow (Saturday).

UCKFIELD 2ND XV 26 LEWES 3RD XV 5

UCKFIELD S second string continued their unbeaten start to the season with this comprehensive win over Lewes thirds. Steve Elsey was particularly impressive in the line outs as the forwards dominated with David Cook scoring two tries and soon to return to Lancaster University Tim Stobart adding his second try in as many weeks. James Dunmore completed the try scoring and Darren Thompson added three conversions as Uckfield ran out comfortable winners.