THE beer flowed freely at Watford on Saturday night as the club celebrated their first hat-trick of successes this season.

Watford's first XV led the way, recording thier first win of the season with a 24-0 victory at Hatfield.

In a bottom of the table clash, with Watford one place above their opponents on points difference before kick off, tries from winger John Portway, hooker Mark Bennett, and a conversion from captain Mike Mealing saw the visitors establish a 12-0 lead at the interval.

After the break, Watford doubled their advantage, with further tries from lock Dave Lynas and centre Peter Jenkins, plus a conversion from full-back Owein Williams.

November 6, 2001 10:30