SOUTHEND Saxons suffered their third defeat in four National Two South games this afternoon, losing 31-13 at high-flying Henley.

In National Three London & SE, Westcliff sunk to their fourth straight defeat as they lost 21-12 at home to Amersham & Chiltern.

Thurrock were also beaten in London One North, losing 29-15 at Chingford but Rochford Hundred did triumph in London Two North East, beating Diss 40-26 at Magnolia Road.

In London Three North East, Billericay were seen off 36-12 at home to Old Brentwoods but, in Essex One, Canvey Island beat Bancroft 18-6.

However, Pegasus Palmerians were thrashed 84-0 at Ilford Wanderers.

Full reports and reaction in this week’s rugby round up.