CHICHESTER Institute scored an amazing 28 tries as they continued their superb start to the season.

They ran up a 180-0 win over weakened Ditchling in Sussex Two, with No 8 Adam Holloway crossing six times.

James Graney helped himself to 65 points, comprising five tries and 20 conversions.

The students are averaging 108 points per match but will face a tougher test on Saturday at Newick, who have also won four out of four.

They scraped through 18-14 at Burgess Hill on Saturday, Kevin Byrne scoring their late winning try and converting it himself to add to two earlier penalties. Jason Luck was driven over from a lineout for their first score.

Norman Heath's try and three Jon Maple penalties put Hill in front.

Plumpton's 31-10 win over BA Wingspan featured two tries for Phil Abbott, who also kicked three conversions. Andy Montgomery, Mark Slade and Chris Woodward also crossed. Sussex Police won 10-0 at Shoreham.

Division Three: Arun 10, Rye 24; Barns Green 16, Robertsbridge 12; Midhurst 0, Norfolk Arms 7.

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