CALNE'S brave young side were given a lesson in controlled, patient rugby in a 32-0 defeat by Cooper Avon Tyres.

To their credit, Calen's heads never dropped and the game finished with smiles all round. Graham Neal stood out with some first-class tackling.

Chippenham's first team lost their unbeaten record, losing 3-0 against Marlow after conceding a penalty in the second half.

Chippenham's under 18s beat Dorchester 44-5 despite only having 13 players.

On the scoresheet for Chippenham were Chris Beachem, Matt Maymont, Pete Mclerren, Andy Flower, Stuart Gunn, Simon Drage and Craig Hurcombe.