WITH their fifth consecutive league win 28-21 over Old Colfeians Westcombe Park have lifted themselves to their highest position in National League 3 South rugby.

A Colfes mistake after three minutes led to Combe's first try by Neil Clarke, converted by Derek Coates.

Four minutes later, Colfes reduced the lead with a penalty, but in the 15th minute Coates added another penalty, only for Townsend to reduce the deficit to 10-6.

A period of intense Colfes scrummage pressure led to an interception by Ian Lewis for Combe, whose try was converted by Coates, who then added a penalty in the 35th minute.

Colfes scored their first try two minutes later, but on the stroke of half-time Coates added a penalty for Combe.

In the 65th minute, a fine individual try by Ben Thomas extended the advantage to 28-11. Colfes rallied and got 10 more points, but it was not enough as Combe held on to win 28-21.

Bromley cemented their place at the top of Kent 1 when they defeated third-placed side Lordswood 13-7 at Barnet Wood Road.

In a tight game, play went from end-to-end. However, Julian Ramsay managed to burst between the winger and covering full-back to score. But Carney failed to add the extra points.

Bromley continued their celebrations before half-time when wing Paddy Millar broke through a tackle to round the full-back to score in the corner and Carney again failed with the conversion.

In the second half, Lordswood pulled the score back to 10-7 with a converted try. But Bromley broke away and forced the Medway-based side to concede a penalty, which Jim McCall kicked to clinch the win.

Bromley travel to New Ash Green on Saturday, kick off 2.15pm.

Beckenham continued their march up the league table with a 35-12 win at fancied Tunbridge Wells in awful conditions.

Two penalties from the ever-reliable Brad Ellsworthy gave Beckenham a deserved lead and fly-half James Butterworth, a recent signing from local rivals Old Mid-Whitgiftians, scored just before half-time to make it 13-6.

A Moses Danaher try early in the second half, following a kick ahead from Barbarians, inspired Simon Dunford, Colm Treacy and Matt Hutchings to add further tries as Beckenham's fitness enabled them to take complete control.

Beckenham meet the team one place above them in the league, Wimbledon, at home next Saturday, kick off 2.30pm.

Old Dunstonians put in a confident and spirited performance to draw 17-17 with a strong Charlton Park side.

Although the Old Boys were unlucky not to have recorded a win, they did have the satisfaction of scoring three tries to one. Two were scored by Richard Fagg and one from Sam Sackey, which Stuart Burns converted.

Old Olavians took control of the game right from the start, beating Foots Cray

34-7. Colin Matthews, John Scott, Wyles, Clarke and Stanbridge got the tries. The result takes Old Olavians just one point behind the league leaders.