Another excellent kicking display from Mitch Burton could not save Henley from a frustrating 23-19 home defeat against Redruth.

Burton finished with a 100 per cent record for the fourth game in a row, but Hawks could manage only one try to Redruth's three.

Hawks led 16-10 in first-half stoppage time, but conceded a soft try and were never able to regain their momentum.

Redruth had the stronger pack and took the lead with a converted try after ten minutes.

Burton reduced the arrears with a penalty, and Henley were then awarded a penalty try by referee Alan Biggs for a deliberate elbow. Burton converted.

A penalty from the visitors made it 10-10, only for two Burton penalties to restore Henley's advantage.

The turning point came just before the break when Henley failed to check a run from left wing Nat Pedley, leading to a try from scrum half Mark Richards.

Redruth took the lead early in the second half with a penalty, and Henley didn't help themselves with their high error count.

By contrast, Redruth kept it simple up front, and try No 3 came on 58 minutes.

Despite lots of huffing and puffing, Henley registered only a fourth Burton penalty.