Raiders suffer narrow loss at Blackheath

After a one-point defeat at home to Old Albanian last weekend, Raiders lost 16-14 at Blackheath, despite leading 7-3 at half-time.

Blackheath, who started the day third from bottom, have moved up a place to one below Raiders and now trail Worthing by just three points.

Raiders picked up a losing bonus point from the game and now have a week off, before they host leaders Doncaster Knights in their next league game on January 4.

Other results: Blaydon 51-7 Tynedale; Wharfedale 26-36 Fylde; Cinderford 29-31 Coventry; Doncaster 46-8 Hull Ionians; Henley 8-13 Esher; Old Albanian 33-16 Loughborough; Richmond 7-28 Rosslyn Park.