SOUTHEND Saxons continued their disappointing start to the National Two South season, losing 42-21 at Chinnor.

However, it was a much better afternoon for Westcliff in National Three London & SE as they won 41-25 at Tring to secure their first win of the campaign.

In London One North, Thurrock lost 22-19 at Brentwood while in London Two North East Rochford Hundred beat South Woodham Ferrers 12-8 and Basildon saw off Braintree 17-3.

In London Three North East, Billericay were thrashed 93-0 at Sudbury and, in Essex One, Canvey Island were beaten 49-27 at Dagenham.