London Cornish could never quite shake off the challenge of regular visitors Chichester at the REMPF in London 1 South on Saturday, eventually running out winners by 47-40 as both sides shared 12 tries. The exiles points came courtesy of a Dan Phoenix hat-trick (pictured scoring the third), Ed Carne, Dave Funston and Jamie Owen, with Tom Whelan adding 4 conversions and 3 penalties. The 2s come up short against a strong Hammersmith & Fulham 2s, going down by 34-6 in Middx Merit Table Prem, whilst the performance of the day belongs to The Dukes, winning 7-3 at previously unbeaten Belsize Park 3s in Middx Merit Table Div 1. 1s match report to follow early in the week, but Gaynor's fantastic photos are already up.