Worthing Raiders let slip a substantial lead to suffer defeat on the road.
They went down 32-20 in Kent having had a 20-7 lead in the first half.
The coaches will have plenty to work on in the coming week to get back on track.
While teamwork and individual skills are obvious to the spectator, at present they seem unable to maintain their performance level for a full 80 minutes.
Christian Streater, Adam McLean, Luke Gill and Josh Taylor scored tries for Raiders.
Shoreham hosted Lewes at Buckingham Park for their first home league fixture of the season and started strongly, showing confidence and purpose in attack.
Early pressure and solid phases earned the home side an initial advantage, with the forwards setting a strong platform through dominant scrummaging and accurate lineouts.
Lewes gradually grew into the game, capitalising on Shoreham’s errors and lapses in discipline to turn the momentum before halftime. The second half continued in an open, fast-paced fashion, with both sides trading scores and opportunities. Shoreham’s set piece remained a highlight, providing quality ball and territory, but loose discipline from both teams disrupted the flow and ultimately allowed Lewes to pull clear late on.
Despite the 33–51 defeat, there were plenty of positives for Shoreham to take — particularly the strength of their forwards and their ability to create chances under pressure. With continued focus on discipline and consistency, the team will look to build on this performance in the coming weeks.
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