Local rugby report from the weekend

Sunday, 12 November 2023 17:18

By John Hannaford East Devon Radio Sports Reporter

A round up of all our local rugby results from the weekend.

In local rugby on Saturday in the Regional one south west Exmouth Cockles easily beat bottom club Weston-super-Mare by 43 points to 18 at Imperial Road and maintain their mid table position. While in Regional two Sidmouth managed a close 17-14 victory over second placed Crediton at the Blackmore ground , Topsham got back to winning form with a thumping 64-22 win over bottom of the league Burnham on Sea at the Bonfire field but Teignmouth narrowly lost at Bitton Park 25-24 to visitors Chard .

In the Counties one Western West Tiverton had an away victory over newly promoted Tavistock by 16 points to 7 at their Sandy Park ground.

While in Counties two Devon Withycombe hit top form beating league leaders Torquay 16-12 at Raleigh Park but Exeter Saracens lost 14-0 in north Devon to South Molton at Unicorn Park and Honiton were convincingly beaten away to Barnstaple Athletic by 40 points to 18 .

Finally in Counties 3 Devon north and east Exeter Athletic were thrashed 63-3 by  dominate Topsham second fifteen at Oil Mill Lane but New Cross overcame Teignmouth Quins 29-15 at Meadowcroft

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