The joy of six as Barnes’ struggles continue

the game as Gareth Williams-Davies’ effort closed the gap to 12-8.

However, two Canterbury tries just prior to half-time, including a superb interception and solo run from Murray, ensured they had an impressive 26-8 advantage at the break.

In a quiet second half Barnes defence improved but they offered little in the way of attack.

And the visitors sealed the win as both Smart and Moss crossed the whitewash to conclude a successful Saturday. CANTERBURY extended their winning run to six games after comfortably defeating Barnes on a London road trip.

The Kent side, now nine places higher than the hosts in sixth, were comfortably on top as tries from Sam Kenny, Martyn Beaumont, Aiden Moss (2), JJ Murray and Dan Smart saw them through.

Barnes’ survival hopes took another hit, following last week’s 49-3 thrashing by Old Elthamians, and they will wonder how to regain form after a tenth league defeat of the season.

Canterbury piled on the attacking pressure early on and in the 16th minute Kenny managed to score the opening try, via a maul over the line.

Barnes responded with a successful penalty from Tom O’Toole but another Canterbury score from Beaumont made it 12-3 after 21 minutes.

The home side then threatened to get back into