SAS Reds started their season with a 54-34 win over Buntingford in the Senior Herts Division One.

The St Albans-based club also saw the Royals team defeat Shelley 44-19 in Division Three.

In the Welwyn and Hatfield league, SAS Ruby narrowly lost 25-22 to the Ravens.

The Under-14 Scarlets lost to Turnford A despite an encouraging first performance of the season.