THIRTY-TWO teams were in action at the Merit Table Finals Day held at Westcliff Rugby Club on Saturday.

The hosts’ second team won the Division One Cup, beating Chingford’s seconds 37-5 but their third team was unable to follow suit as they lost 22-3 to Rochford’s second team in the Division Two Cup final.

Southend were beaten 20-12 in the Division Two Plate final by Braintree but Basildon’s second team was full of smiles after they secured a fine win against East London winning 15-7 in the Division Three Cup final.

Thurrock thirds saw off Southend’s fourth team 26-22 in the Division Five Cup final before Westcliff’s fifth team beat Dagenham’s seconds 17-12 in the Division Six Plate competition.

Thurrock’s sixth team lost 13-7 against Ilford thirds in the Division Six Cup final.

Meanwhile, Billericay’s third team lost 3-0 to Eton Manor’s sixth side in the Division Eight Cup.

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