Rugby: Eastbourne bounce back from loss to beat Kingston

At Kingston earlier in the season, the teams had played out an exciting draw. Star centre Ben Perrott had showcased his skill with a clever grubber kick, setting up Ian Padgett for a try under the sticks.

Here, Kingston made an impressive start, opening the scoring within 20 minutes with a remarkable 100m try. The centre showed agility and power by bouncing his opposite man then passed to the winger, who sprinted 50m to score in the corner.

Both Brendan Challis and Mason Dowle made a valiant effort to tackle the winger but fell just short.

Five minutes later, on his return from an ankle injury, Mason Dowle hit a hard line after a clever short pass from centre Ronnie Doorey Palmer. The quick response showcased Dowle’s ability to capitalise on opportunities and turn nothing into something within seconds.As the game unfolded, it became a thrilling contest between two sides with both teams displaying determination and skill.In the remainder of the first half, Eastbourne asserted dominance. Dylan Viles contributed to the scoring with a well-executed try in the corner, showcasing effective teamwork.

Sixteen tries in 16 games for winger Viles is an impressive stat for the 20-year-old who broke try-scoring records last season.