'Stoke claim another victory (From Basingstoke Gazette)

Basingstoke v Gravesend

3:35pm Sunday 29th March 2009 in Rugby

BASINGSTOKE RFC tightened their grip on the London two south title with a 21-12 win over Gravesend at Down Grange on Saturday.

’Stoke made a good start and raced into an 11-0 lead thanks to Andrew Fitchett, who kicked two penalties and touched down for a try.

Gravesend then fought back, scoring two tries, one of which they converted, to go 12-11 ahead early in the second half.

The league leaders were not behind for long though, Simon Appleby scoring a try and Fitchett adding the conversion and a further penalty to complete the scoring.