Seven #ChampRugby sides were in pre-season action over the weekend, with PREM Rugby opposition, last-minute winners and cross-Champ clashes among the highlights 👉 Ampthill made a statement against the champions, beating Worcester Warriors 14-10 at Dillingham Park on Saturday. Blackheath left it late at The Utilita, beating Aberavon 31-27 in their pre-season opener. Captain Billy Harding scored a hat-trick, including the winning try in the last play. Caldy made the trip down the M56 to Sale FC, with the National 1 side winning 40-33 in a high-scoring affair. A sell-out at The Mennaye as Cornish Pirates hosted Saracens, with the PREM Rugby giants winning 29-14 in a close encounter. Coventry produced a second-half comeback to beat RGC 47-35 in North Wales. Doncaster Knights fell to a 53-31 defeat against Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park in a try fest.