Uckfield v Eastbourne II
written by Darren O’Donovan

A nail-biter at Uckfield saw Eastbourne 2’s sneak away with a 19–22 win, but the real talking point wasn’t the rugby — it was the meteoric rise (and even faster fall) of Martin Chappell.
For 20 glorious minutes, Chappell was untouchable: bursting tackles, spraying passes, and running lines so sharp they could slice bread. Uckfield looked destined for glory on his shoulders alone. Then came the carnage. In what can only be described as a live-action remake of “Final Destination,” Chappell suffered a string of horrendous injuries — each more dramatic than the last — until he resembled less a rugby player and more a walking NHS case study.
While Uckfield fell just short on the scoreboard, Chappell didn’t waste the defeat. His Instagram stories are already a catalogue of bandages, ice packs, and heroic grimaces, ready to inspire the next generation of injury-prone legends. #PrayForChappell
The score may read 19–22 to Eastbourne, but in the epic saga of Martin Chappell, we all know who the real winner was.
Final Score: Uckfield 19 – 22 Eastbourne II

