Dave Wattam reckons the good times are back at Haywards Heath after they claimed a notable cup scalp.

Heath, second in London Two South, gave arguably the clearest indication yet of the revival gathering pace at Whitemans Green as they won 25-24 at London One side Bishop's Stortford in the EDF Intermediate Cup.

Matt Jarrett slotted the decisive penalty with seconds remaining from out on the five-metre line, just outside the 22.

Wattam played a big part in Heath's climb to National Three a few years ago, then shared in two relegations in three years.

He is convinced the buzz is returning.

The long-serving flanker, 33 this week, said: "The feelgood factor is back. The youngster have stepped up and we've got guys who were around last year and really want to prove a point.

"We think we are better than the league we currently play in.

"It's nice to win these tight games, which is something we didn't do last year."

Lee Evans scored Heath's first try and young centre Gareth Quay, brought in for Nick Miller, got over as the visitors, helped by Jarrett's conversion led 12-7 at the break.

Jarrett added a penalty before two converted tries in a ten-minute spell saw Stortford open a 21-15 lead.

Huw Jenkins replied with a string finish after good work from Wattam, with Jarrett's conversion edging Heath into a one-point lead.

Stortford regained the advantage with a penalty before a shrewd grubber kick from Alex Meredith, making a rare first-team appearance in place of the injured Simon Fifield, set up the platform for Jarrett to hit the winning points.

Charlie McGowan scored two crucial second-half tries as Worthing Raiders hit back for a 21-13 win at home to Weston-super-Mare in the EDF National Trophy.

Weston, from South West One, led 13-7 in the second half of a highly entertaining tie at Roundstone Lane.

McGowan powered over for a score which Duncan Taylor goaled to edge the Raiders in front.

The skipper for the day then rounded things off with a finish after storming work from fit-again prop Simon Alcott, with Ben Coulson converting.

Alcott was a key part of the win. His magnificent covering tackle late in the game kept Raiders in front when the score was 14-13.

Jamie Redmayne scored the first points of the afternoon with a try created by Matt Farnes and converted by Taylor before Weston made their move.

Eastbourne bowed out of the EDF Senior Vase, losing 27-26 at home to Winchester in a thrilling tie having led by 14 points.

Former Worthing outside half Andy Ashwin was the matchwinner for the Hampshire club with a late penalty.

James Coulthard, Andrew Jackson and Matt Crane scored tries as the Blue and Golds raced into their 21-7 advantage.

Coulthard kicked the first two conversions and Nathan Ring added the third.

Winchester got back within four points but Alan Monkhouse scored following a Matt Pysden conversion to make it 26-17 with nine minutes to go.

A converted try put Winchester back in it and Ashwin added the decisive penalty two minutes from time.

Hove went down 34-15 at home to Hammersmith and Fulham in a match which saw both teams give a few fringe first teamers the chance to impress.

Crawley's new-found commitment to expansive rugby helped them go through in the EDF Junior Vase.

They scored five tries, four of them in the second half, in a very lively 34-11 win at Fordingbridge as both teams looked to spin the ball.

Full back Andy Evans scored two tries, three conversions and a penalty for a 19-point haul.

Wings Matt Truman (2) and Richard Barnes shared the other tries for a Crawley side who have hit good form in recent weeks.

Burgess Hill are also through after easing past visitors Isle of Wight 32-5.

The Sussex All Backs have not had a great start in the league but enjoyed their taste of cup action as wing James Calver and outside centre Richard Fleming scored two tries apiece.

Skipper and hooker Dave McComiskey also got over with Jon Maple adding two conversions and a penalty.

Burgess Hill are currently missing their on-field general Gerwyn Wilson. The outside half and player coach has a dislocated shoulder.

His coaching sidekick Ross Halifax, however, reckoned things all went to plan against the Islanders, especially in the second half.

Halifax said: "The gameplan was to beat them up in the pack and get the ball wide. The pack won us the game."

East Grinstead's trip across the Solent ended in a 25-10 defeat at Sandown and Shanklin Hurricanes.

Gs skipper James Smith admitted his side gave themselves too much to do in the second half after a slow start.