Wiveliscombe RFC's first XV secured their first league victory of the season with a 22-5 win over Sherborne.
The four-try bonus point triumph was achieved despite the heavy rain, which made handling difficult.
The match started with Sherborne testing Wiveliscombe's defence, resulting in a try for their number eight, Aaron Cole.
The conversion was missed, leaving the score at 5-0 to Sherborne.
However, Wiveliscombe responded with their own try from hooker Tom Stone, who was driven over by his fellow forwards.
The conversion was also missed, leaving the half-time score at 5-5.
In the second half, Wiveliscombe's driving mauls became a problem for Sherborne, and the home team's forwards added another three tries.
Tom Stone scored his second, while prop Matthew Ellis and number eight Callum Lane also crossed the try line.
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Winger Jack Lee added one conversion, leaving the final score at 22-5.
Despite this win, Wiveliscombe remain in ninth position in the Regional Two Tribute Ale South West League with 11 points.
Elsewhere, Wiveliscombe's second XV also claimed their first victory of the season in the Somerset 3 League match against Chard's second XV.
The match ended with a 20-5 scoreline, with tries from hooker Ashley Irvine, Kieran Williams Carr and centre Thomas Lally.
Cameron Palk added one conversion and a penalty.
Upcoming fixtures for Saturday, October 31, include the first XV facing Teignmouth's first XV and the second XV against Wyvern.
Both matches are away league fixtures.
On Sunday, November 1, Wiveliscombe Ladies will face Exeter Saracens Ladies away in a league match.
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