Medway scored four tries in a memorable 37-20 win over Regional 2 South East highfliers Battersea Ironsides. An early injury to skipper Anthony Clement led to a fifth-minute introduction for John Sipawa, and he opened the scoring against the second-placed side despite the best efforts of three defenders.
Fly-half Owen Church-Mills kicked the conversion for a 7-0 lead after 10 minutes. A second try arrived five minutes later, and it was a classy move from the hosts.
No.8 Todd Johnson’s powerful carry gained territory, lock Jordan Stubbington sold Ironsides a dummy and flanker Jonah Hyde passed to Max Bullock who raced through to score.
Church-Mills made it 14-0 from the tee. A Church-Mills penalty added three more points to the tally and Medway led 17-0 after 20 minutes.