By MIKE McDERMOTT

Barnes......................23 Rochford H.............. 15BARNES were always in control as they secured victory over Rochford Hundred in a battle between two improving sides at Barn Elm.The teams had suffered narrow losses in the previous round of fixtures, but as they looked to bounce back, the dry conditions allowed the players to move the ball.Barnes’ early pressure resulted in a penalty for Josh Hammett as they took a 3-0 lead.Rochford came straight back to score a try from a line-out and a rolling maul, Redmond Newberry dotting down.A second penalty b...