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Raiders beat Colchester to extend their winning streak

Guernsey Raiders maintained their perfect start to the National Two East season on Saturday as they made it four bonus-point wins from four matches with a 41-33 victory away to Colchester.

Ethan Smith, right, was among the Guernsey try-scorers on Saturday.
Ethan Smith, right, was among the Guernsey try-scorers on Saturday. / Picture by Martin Gray

Raiders took firm control of the game in the first half as they opened up a 33-7 lead thanks to tries from Anthony Armstrong, Callum Roberts, Iwan Shenton, Ethan Smith and Ciaran McGann.

The hosts staged a second-half fightback, but a Michael Cantle try helped ensure the visitors held on to a lead.

The win leaves Guernsey third in the table on points difference, with Old Albanian - who come to Footes Lane for a 5pm kick-off next Saturday - and leaders Oundle also four from four so far.

Jersey sit bottom and are still looking for a first win on their return to level four of English rugby after drawing 31-31 at Henley this weekend.

Elsewhere, Guernsey Raiders Second XV also won a high-scoring game on the road, beating Tottonians Seconds 45-41, while Guernsey Raiders Women lost an entertaining match 39-29 to Worthing.

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