SOUTHEND Saxons’ relegation from the London & SE Premier Division was confirmed with a convincing 71-3 defeat at Hertford on Saturday.

Saxons - who have been beaten 19 times in 23 games so far this season - will play in London One North next term.

And Southend’s head coach Josh Ward was disappointed with the defeat.

“We’re naturally disappointed with the outcome,” said Ward.

“Hertford are a good side but we’re looking forward to getting back to Warners Bridge against Dorking.”

Southend Saxons: Ramsey, Radzevicius, Short, Vaughan, McVeigh, Dobson, O’Brien, Reeman, Forster-Knight, Bailey, Wood, Morrison, Wagstaff, Read, Shields.

Replacements: Dyer, Maggiolo & Sprangers