
East Grinstead delivered a ruthless and record-breaking performance as they overwhelmed Crawley with a staggering 118–14 victory in a one-sided contest.
From the opening whistle, East Grinstead set the tone with relentless attacking intent, moving the ball quickly through the backs and dominating the breakdown. Within the first ten minutes, they had already crossed the try line twice, exposing gaps in Crawley’s defensive structure and capitalising on early pressure. Crawley struggled to gain any foothold in the game, frequently pinned back in their own half by East Grinstead’s tactical kicking and aggressive line speed. The home side’s forwards laid a powerful platform, winning collisions and securing clean ball, which allowed their backs to run riot. By halftime, East Grinstead had already built an imposing lead, with the scoreboard reflecting their complete control.
The second half saw no let-up. East Grinstead continued to pile on the points, showing impressive fitness and cohesion as they maintained their intensity. Their support play was exceptional, with multiple phases often ending in tries as they stretched Crawley’s defence beyond its limits. Despite the scoreline, Crawley showed moments of resilience and managed to register two trys of their own, taking advantage of brief lapses in concentration. However, these moments were few and far between in a match dominated almost entirely by East Grinstead.
The final whistle confirmed a remarkable 118–14 result, highlighting East Grinstead’s attacking prowess and clinical finishing. It was a performance that will be remembered for its sheer dominance, while Crawley will look to regroup and learn from a tough outing.