Newick 1xv (20-7) Shoreham | Heathfield Boars (48-8) Newick 2xv

Newick RFC had a mixed 2nd week of the league season. Following their defeat to Hellingly on the opening day, the 1st XV bounced back well to beat Shoreham 20-7 in a fiercely contested match which saw two yellow cards shown. Newick opened the scoring with a penalty from the boot of Kevin Byrne before conceding a converted try to trail 7-3 at half time. The 2nd half saw Newick turn it on with some powerful carries from Neil Morgan and man of the match John Gordon was having a fine game in his first start as hooker. Tries from the very impressive ex Lewes veteran Dave Whiting and flanker Radim Malina saw Newick move into a 13-7 lead heading into the last ten minutes before Phil Campbell intercepted a loose pass from the Shoreham fly half to run in a 60 metre try which was converted by Byrne to seal victory. Sadly the 2nd XV suffered a heavy defeat, the guys fought hard but were beaten 48-8 by a very strong Heathfield Boars 4th XV.