Saturday's game started well for Burnham when straight from the kick off they were on the offensive with Carrington collecting a high ball, side stepping and then running a try in under the posts, which he also converted to give Burnham a 7-0 lead.

However, May & Baker finished the first half in the lead.

The second half saw Burnham attacking at every opportunity to bring the game back, but brilliant play by the visitors stand off pinned Burnham back time and again when to relieve the pressure on his own line he hoisted one after another high excellently placed kicks.

Burnham full-back Barclay had to leave the field with an injury.

With the Burnham backs now looking dangerous again, their forwards were also to have the final say when from a run by Hylands, and help from the rest the ball was popped to Baker who charged over the line near the posts to score his fourth try of the season.

This was converted by Carrington to bring the final scores to 27-14 in May & Baker's favour.

Burnham manager, Limpenny, although disappointed with the result, said he was pleased with his team's continual improvement through the season.

He also liked the way the side are playing, which is more like a team at every game, and that he hopes to see a run of wins in the not too distant future.

Sunday saw the Burnham Youth squad (a.k.a. Burnham Dengie Saracens) assemble to try on their new playing strip which was supplied thanks to the support of D.L. Geaves & Son Ltd.

Youth chairman, Chris Davies, said he was delighted with the strip and was sure that the teams will take great pride in wearing the new colours in future games.

Meanwhile, youth coaches Roger Brash and Sam Goodbourne are sure that the parents will also be proud of their children as they turn out to play for Burnham Rugby Club.

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