AMERSHAM & Chiltern's tough start to life in the National League continued with a hefty loss at Bournemouth.
A 85-14 defeat saw them slump their third straight defeat in the National 3 South West division ahead of a game with Newbury on Saturday.
In Southern Counties North, Beaconsfield won 35-12 away at Alchester while Chesham lost away at Harwell in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon 1 North.
For full match reports see this week's Advertiser or Examiner out on Thursday.