HALLOWEEN held no fear for Newent 1st XV as they secured their first league win of the season with a 19-12 home win over fellow basement battlers Chew Valley.

A try each for Kyle Towers, Tom Cowan and James Hartland and a conversion and penalty from 'Man of the Match' Tom Webb secured the much-needed Regional One South West victory.

Newent forwards take the game to Chew
Newent forwards take the game to Chew (Georgina Gardner)

Phoenix on fire in 61-12 win

Meanwhile, Newent Phoenix were on fire at home to Ledbury 2nds, scoring nine tries in a 61-12 Gloucestershire Tribute Four clash.

'Man of the Match' Joe Lewis grabbed a brace of tries and the other seven came from Sam Woolley, Harry Davies, Rob West, Jake Hopkins, Tom Buckland, Sam Gower Gwynn and Gwion Eveleigh.

Travis Woodley on kicking duties also impressed adding eight conversions.

Newent RFC posted: "It's worth remembering how far this team has come. From winning their league last season to competing in the RFU league structure, Phoenix are showing just how much strength and depth there is at Newent RFC.

A Newent Phoenix player goes over to score
A Newent Phoenix player goes over to score (Stuart Roberts)

"If you haven't watched our 2nd XV play yet, get yourself down to The Rec and give them some support. They've more than earned it.

"Huge thanks to their sponsors - there's more available if you want to get your name on their posts!"

Phoenix had drawn 20-20 at Ross in a Counties 4 Tribute Gloucestershire North derby the previous week.

Ross awarded home walkover

But sadly Saturday's Ross game at home to Cheltenham 2nds was cancelled, albeit the points were awarded to the hosts as a home walkover.

Their U14 boys beat Berry Hill 40-12 though, while their U14 girls gave it a good go in a 56-32 loss to Lydney,

Ross 1sts next face division leaders Spartans on Saturday (November 7) at Greytree.

Newent Phoenix host CCS Norton the same afternoon, while their 1sts are next in action away to Royal Wootton Bassett RFC on Saturday, November 14.