SOUTHEND Saxons made it back to back wins for the first time this season, beating Worthing 23-14 at Warners Bridge in National Two South.

However, Westcliff were seen off 26-24 at CS Rugby 1863 in National Three London & SE.

Thurrock were also beaten in London One North, losing 31-28 at Luton while Rochford Hundred’s five match winning run was ended by a narrow 18-15 defeat at home to London Two North East leaders Norwich.

Basildon were thrashed 77-3 but South Woodham Ferrers were convincing winners as they beat Braintree 68-7.

In London Three North East, Billericay lost 63-0 at Beccles but, in Essex One, Canvey Island triumphed 35-29 at Maldon.

However, Pegasus Palmerians were beaten 31-24 at Dagenham.