East Grinstead grabbed a precious 5-3 home win from a dull home clash with Betteshanger.

They trailed to a 40-yard penalty until outstanding flanker Kevin Pike scored the crucial try midway through the second half.

Eastbourne are having a dreadful time. They crashed 39-0 at Sidcup and had outside half Danny Craven dismissed for throwing a punch.

Spencer Pullinger was injured in the warm-up and prop Dave Webbon went off after the first scrum.

Spokesman Graham Shiret said: "It was 20-0 at half-time and they had only created one try for themselves. We were flinging the ball around like the Harlem Globetrotters."

Lewes defended superbly for their impressive 21-3 win at Gravesend.

Tries from Dave Hemsley and Liam Craig-Davies, the second from an astute Matt Sole kick, helped them into an 18-3 interval lead which the hosts never really threatened.

Neil Rumble kicked a conversion and three penalties.