Plumpton 12-6 newick 1xv | Newick 2xv 5-3 Cinque Ports

Another mixed weekend for Newick sides as the first XV travelled to Plumpton and were edged out 12-6 in the local derby
Newick will rue a number of missed opportunities to have possibly won the game having come back strongly in the 2nd half.
Plumpton began on the offensive and dominated the opening 20 minutes of play before Newick came back into it. Plumpton opened the scoring early on to take a 7-0 lead before Kevin Byrne slotted over a penalty to reduce the arrears to 7-3 with half time approaching, then the game turned and with a missed kick to touch into a fierce wind, Plumpton crossed over to take a 12-3 lead at the break.
Newick started the 2nd half well and spent sustained periods of time in the hosts 22 and in a half where defence was on top, only three more points were added by Newick and the game closed out with the home side taking a 12-6 win in a well fought game.

Newicks 2nd XV had a better afternoon notching up consecutive league wins following a close 5-3 home defeat of Cinque Ports.