RUGBY finally returned after an 18 month break this afternoon but there was a trio of defeats for our sides.

Rochford Hundred lined up in National Two South for the first time in their history but were beaten 38-14 while Westcliff lost a close clash 29-25 against Dings Crusaders at the Gables.

In London One North, Southend Saxons lost 27-15 against Colchester at Warners Bridge.

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