Carl Pittaway scored the late try which kept Hove on title course in Sussex One.

They were given a tremendous battle by Heathfield before winning 10-3 at Hove Rec.

Heath had No. 8 Simon Wilson sent off in the second half.

No. 8 Pittaway admitted: "It was backwards and forwards, very intense, and we're absolutely delighted with the win."

Prop Chris Henderson helped set up Pittaway's score with Martin Lovell converting from wide out to add to his first half penalty.

Will Drinkwater kicked a penalty for Heath.

Horsham remain in the running after their pace outside clinched a 30-21 home win over Hastings and Bexhill.

Tom Brampton, Paul Northen and Paul Flood scored tries for Hastings, with Neil Redman adding a conversion and a penalty.

Twenty-year-old flanker Roger Roberts earned high marks as an emergency scrum half. Peter Boyle's refereeing was also praised.

Seaford remain unbeaten at home after a 36-0 win against Burgess Hill.

Ben Cox led the scoring with a try, four conversions and penalty for 16 points.

Stand-in outside half Andy Booth made good use of an ample supply of quality ball and was rewarded with a try.

Man-of-the-match Lee Pryer crossed for the first two tries and Nick Everson also got over.

Norfolk Arms were 26-13 home winners over Rye and Pulborough edged out Crowborough 20-15.