Brighton started the stronger of the two sides, racing into a 15-point lead before Maidenhead applied heavy pressure inside Brighton’s 22 for nearly 20 minutes. The visitors eventually broke through to get on the scoreboard before halftime.

The second half saw Brighton capitalize on a loose Maidenhead pass to extend their lead with an early try. They backed this up with two more scores, putting the game firmly in their control at 27-7. Maidenhead responded with a well-worked try, but Brighton quickly reasserted themselves with another score. A spirited fightback saw Maidenhead cross twice in quick succession, closing the gap, but Brighton’s relentless physicality took its toll. With Maidenhead tiring, Brighton finished strongly, adding two more tries to seal an emphatic 44-22 victory.

This win marks a turning point for Brighton after a challenging season. With three games remaining, the squad will look to build on this momentum and finish the campaign on a high.