A comfortable win for Eastbourne, 77-12.

Both teams were full of confidence following positive pre season games and both recording big scores in round one the week before. Shoreham started strong and playing to their physical size advantage, tried to keep the game tight which they successfully did for the opening period. That was until Dylan Becker stopped shoreham exploiting an overlap and intercepted the pass to put Eastbourne in front. This was the first of two tries for Dylan in the first 20 minutes. In between Dylan's tries was a brilliant team try finished off at real power and pace by Gianluca Bianchi or scored an unbelievable 5 tries in the game. Bianchi seen very much as the Hod carrier in the first game of the season, got a real opportunity to show what a promising player he is and to really put his pace and power into action on many occasions.

Eastbourne now in full confidence and executing their fast and accurate style perfectly, were really testing the determined Shoreham side. The first half saw new fly half Aaron Hossacks cross for another try in two games and rewarded for controlling the game very well and keeping Eastbourne in the right areas of the pitch and on the front foot. The remaining tries in the first half were scored by Bianchi for his second and Mason Dowle with an extremely aggressive finish and a superb hand off, it was great to see Mason Dowle playing with real purpose after a troubling knee injury has plagued him for so long. Captain Jake Howe kicked five conversions to make the score 40-5 at half time, Shoreham managed to be rewarded with a slightly bizarre try when both team physios were on the pitch, but it was deserved with a good passage of pressure. We will excuse the referee this, as he had a fantastic game and kept it very positive and flowing which suits Eastbourne's style. We very much look forward to seeing him again.

the second half was much of the same from the very fit home side, who appear to have found their killer instinct, first from Bianchi, then Dowle for his second then Bianchi again. The fourth try of the half was scored by Ian Padget who had a mixed day in his first league game for Eastbourne last week. But following a really good pre season, He was rewarded with another start at full back and played very well throughout the afternoon, everyone was very pleased to see him cross for his try. The last 15 minutes saw Eastbourne really turn the screw and Bianchi score his 5th, followed by two excellent tries by the ever dependable Ben Perrott playing at inside centre. these tries were converted by Aaron Hossacks and Jake Howe. Eastbourne's pack from 1-8 plus front row replacement, stood up tall against a big aposing pack, and gave a perfect platform to attack from. Shoreham managed to cross for a second try and kick the conversion, which just goes to show they really battled to the end, and will give every team they meet a real fight. It finished up a comfortable win for Eastbourne, 77-12.

Eastbourne gave a 1st team league Debut to Ronnie Doorey-Palmer, who will be looking to gain full fitness and challenge for a regular place in the first team.

Man of the match was Harrison Gibbons playing at scrum half, who probed and tested the Shoreham defence all afternoon, along with making some telling breaks and good kicks.

Saturday saw over 50 players turning out for Eastbourne across three teams, the newly promoted 2nd team lost away to a strong Heathfield side 13-5, but with a lot of injuries in the forwards, who hope to be returning this week, will look to get there season back on track immediately. The third team, playing in a league for the first time in many years, led by Shaun Everett. Lost to Newick 1st team away. Both sides are at home this weekend and will be confident of two home wins.