Bicester's forwards starred as they defeated Witney 33-10 to make it three straight wins in the Oxfordshire Under 16 League.

It was their front row that proved cruicial and scored four of their five tries.

Man-of-the-match Neil Davies opened the scoring, Sam White grabbed two tries, followed by a fourth from fellow prop David Behan.

Witney bagged two late tries, but Bicester flanker Aidan James notched a final score with Tom Cook kicking four conversions.

Meanwhile, Bicester's run in the National Colts Cup came to an end with a 12-0 defeat at Gloucestershire side Longlevens.

Bicester, who lacked their opponents' cutting edge, now go into the National Colts Plate.

Flanker Niall Morrow was named Bicester man-of-the-match for an energetic all-round performance.

  • Banbury Under 13s fought back to draw 10-10 with hosts Old Silhillians in Birmingham.

Silhillians flew out of the blocks and scored through their winger in the first minute.

Flanker Ed Smith went over on ten minutes to equalise, but missed the conversion The hosts scored a second try just before the break Only a crunching tackle by Josh Megson prevented a third Sils try.

But the Banbury forwards produced a superb drive with the outstanding Drew Venter just held up.

Banbury's Laurence Greenaway drove over the line from two yards out, but again the conversion was missed.

OTHER SCORERS

Under 16 friendly: Oxford Harlequins 12 (tries J Jacobs, S Saxton; con Jacobs), Reading Abbey 12.