Frome RFC welcomed Windsor RFC to Gypsy Lane on Saturday, looking for their first win of the season.

With the heavy rain the sides would need to play sensibly but after gifting the ball to the visitors at the kick off, Frome conceded an early try following a ruck close to the Frome line the Windsor Scrum Half darting over for a converted try.

The home side immediately struck back however and after a drive from a line out, Frome RFC Hooker, Alex Chalmers spotted the gap and crashed over for his first senior try.

Windsor continued to threaten, and despite the weather moved the ball wide to retake the lead with the Winger scoring in the corner.

With the Frome RFC Front Row dominating the scrums it allowed great set piece and Frome to worked their way up the pitch and Robbie James crash led over from close range.

The final score of the first half came when fly Half, Simon Westlake put in a perfect cross field kick for Winger Bailey Rusz to chase however with a certain try beckoning the defending fullback took Rusz out off the ball and the referee awarded a penalty try to give Frome a 19-12 half time lead.

HT: Frome RFC 19 - 12 Windsor RFC

Frome started the second half in a positive mood and from a line out close to the line smart interplay between Second Row James Howard and Scrum Half John Benstead saw Benstead score in the corner.

Frome extended their lead from a five metre scrum, when the home side pushed Windsor backwards allowing Captain, Alex Mallon to score a converted try.

Frome's final score came when from an uncontested scrum as a Windsor prop was in the sun bin, Cente Ali Frost came through on a crash ball to score, Full Back Darrel Thompson completed the scoring with his third conversion.

Windsor had the final points of the day l, when following a lapse in concentration the centre broke through the middle to score under the posts.

FT: Frome RFC 38 - 19 Windsor RFC

We caught up with Frome RFC Head Coach, Toby Culff after the game who commented "After a difficult start to the season, it would have been understandable if the players had lost confidence and enthusiasm. To their credit, though, they've stayed positive and kept working determinedly in training.

Saturday's game was never going to be a classic but it was important that the players found a way to win. The pack controlled the set piece superbly, which delivered a steady source of possession and, even though we weren't as reliable and threatening with the ball as we wanted to be, the backs and forwards worked well enough together to exert pressure on Windsor and create sufficient scoring opportunities. Crucially, when those chances to score came along, the players were able to take advantage. We need to continue to work hard because we've not yet reached a level of performance that we're satisfied with, and we know we're capable of playing much better, but this result was an incredibly important first step.

To finally win at this level should be a source of pride and encouragement for the squad, and I feel sure they'll use it as a springboard to better performances and more wins in the weeks ahead. Thanks to the supporters who weren't deterred by the rain and to the coaches for their continued efforts."

On Saturday the 1st continue South West 1 East league action when they travel to Banbury RFC.

1st XV Lineup | 1. Taylor 2. Chalmers 3. G. Benstead 4. Howard 5. Howard 6. Bridie 7. James 8. Mallon (c) 9. J. Benstead 10. Westlake 11. Rusz 12. Frost 13. Jones 14. Sully 15. Thompson 16. Bower 17. King 18. Parry