Banbury Bulls need just one more point to win Midlands 2 East South after defeating Old Newtonians 29-5, thanks to skipper Sean Bannister's hat-trick of tries.

Their victory, coupled with Market Harborough’s defeat to Lutterworth, means Bulls are almost there.

Bannister put Bulls ahead with two tries from catch-and-drive moves.

Hooker Liam Stratford set up wing Jed Boyle for try No 3, then Mike Smith converrted a score from centre Guy Sturla.

Bannister completed his treble after the break, Smith converting.