Thetford have slipped to their third successive defeat in Greene King IPA Eastern Counties One, losing 22-0 at Crusaders.

The defeat leaves Keith Rix’s team fifth in the table ahead of another derby this Saturday, at home against Thurston.

Thetfords seconds lost 15-24 at home to Eastern Counties 4NE title rivals Swaffham seconds on Saturday. The Heathens are without a match this week.

• Norfolk and Suffolk will contest an Inter-County Cup match at the home of Thetford RFC tonight. The match kicks-off at 7.45pm.