Division 3 round-up ■By MO SHER

THE game of the day was in Thurrock, where Essex pipped Sussex 32-31 – the single-point win enough to book them a spot in the Division 3 final in a fortnight. George Orchard was outstanding for Sussex in the opening 40 minutes, producing two tries which showcased his power.But despite that, Essex opened up a seemingly comfortable 29-19 lead going into the break. The lively Dan Ulph grabbed his own brace, with Fraser Parris breaking multiple tackles for Essex’s third ahead of Harry Reynolds securing the bonus point. A penalty fr...