Wiveliscombe RFC’s first XV produced a display but lost 26-14 at Ivybridge in the Regional Two Tribute Ale South West League.
It was their third away game in four matches, against a side in the top four.
Ivybridge had the edge in the backs, while Wiveliscombe’s scrum caused problems throughout the match.
Ivybridge’s tries came from winger Edward Foster, prop Owen Garner, number eight Joseph Owen, and replacement Jack Skeemer.
Fly-half Harry Newan-Wild added three conversions.
Wiveliscombe’s points came from captain William Ellis, converted by fly-half Olly Standbury, and a penalty try after an Ivybridge player received a yellow card.
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Wiveliscombe’s second XV, meanwhile, lost 39-17 at Bridgwater in their first away game of the season.
The hosts led 39-3 at one point in the match, but Wiveliscombe finished strongly with two tries in the final 10 minutes.
Centre Dean Rawles and second-row Rowan Keyte scored them, with Henry Graydon converting both.
The result followed two close league games for Wiveliscombe’s second XV.
The first XV will host Sherborne's first XV on Saturday, October 24, with the second XI also at home to Chard's second XV.
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