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.
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