LICHFIELD Hockey Club's men travelled to league leaders Rugby hoping to build on last weekend's positive result – but they found the going far tougher as they went down 3-0.

The home side went on the attack from the off and found the breakthrough after a slick move involving some one touch passing.

Rugby continued on the front foot, but the city men dug deep to ensure the scoreline stayed at 1-0 at half-time.

But there was to be no respite after the restart as the home side continued to probe the visiting defence at every opportunity. 

Rugby managed to get their second after a questionable penalty stroke award saw the hosts rifle the flick into the roof of the net.

The final quarter saw Lichfield's tired legs concede a third following a defensive mistake.