ROCHFORD Hundred and Westcliff were both beaten in Regional One South East on Saturday.

Rochford slipped to third in the table after losing 45-28 at Bedford Athletic while Westcliff lost 52-16 at Harpenden and remain second from bottom in the standings.

However, it was a memorable day for Southend Saxons who thrashed Norwich 96-8 to move top of the table.

In Counties Two Essex (South) table-topping Basildon beat Canvey 13-7.

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