Local rugby results from the weekend

Sunday, 3 March 2024 11:00

By John Hannaford DevonAir Radio Sports Reporter

In local rugby on Saturday although there were a few cancellations due to the weather most clubs completed their fixtures

However, Exmouth Cockels game at Weston Super  Mare was one of those called off .  In the Regional two south west league leaders Sidmouth convincingly beat second placed Crediton by 44 points to19 at Exhibition road and now look odds on for promotion . Topsham remain in third after their 34-19 win at bottom side Burnham on Sea while Cullompton overcame visiting North Petherton 37-25 at Stafford Park and Teignmouth won 32-20 at Somerset side Chard . Newton Abbots game at Wellington was postponed.

In Counties one western west Tiverton took over the leadership at the top after their emphatic  59-0 victory over Tavistock at Bolham road but in Counties two Devon Withycombe were hammered 61-8 at Torquay Athletic and Honiton lost 19-13 to league leaders Barnstaple Athletic at Allhallows while Exmouth Quins were narrowly beaten 17-12 at the Rectory by Devonport Services second fifteen.

Finally in Counties three north and east top of the table Topsham reserves easily beat near neighbours Exeter Athletic 43-3 at the Bonfire field and second placed New Cross convincing overcame Teignmouth Quins 47-14 at Bitton park.     

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