WOMEMNS RUGBY: THURROCK Ladies – the T-Birds – travelled to Southampton and Trojans knowing that a simple win and four points would secure the Championship South title.

In the end the visitors racked up a 31-0 victory and secured their fourth League title in six seasons.

The T-Birds now face a play-off with the winner of Championship North on April 22 with Premiership rugby the ultimate prize.

For the full story and pictures see Friday's THURROCK GAZETTE