WESTCLIFF thrashed local rivals Rochford Hundred 66-7 to move nine points clear at the top of the Regional Two Anglia table.

In Regional One South East, eighth placed Southend Saxons lost 29-17 at Sudbury.

In Counties One Essex, bottom of the table Basildon beat Burnham on Crouch 24-8.

In Counties Two Essex, third placed Canvey Island lost 29-24 at home to table-topping Stanford le Hope while second placed Billericay were handed a walkover win against South Woodham Ferrers.