Alchester were knocked out of the Senior Vase, despite battling hard. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.

Competition: RFU Senior Vase quarter-final

Score: Old Richians 19, Alchester 12

Alchester player ratings:

15. Robin Tyreman 7 (some good, some bad)

11. Andy Blacklock 7 (some purposeful running)

13. Tom Miles 6 (fairly quiet)

12. Matt Flegg 6 (didn’t get going)

20. Euan Robinson 7 (solid in attack and defence)

17. Adam Thompson 6 (good first half)

9. Luke Kimber 6 (never on top)

3. Nick Brits 7 (dependable effort)

4. Dan Kimber 5 (struggled with his throwing)

1. Sean Cooke 8 (STAR MAN, carried like a dump truck)

2. Garrick Kimber 6 (played his part)

5. Matt Dye 6 (solid enough)

6. Louis Byrne 7 (got stuck in)

7. Joe Fawcett 8 (strong all-round)

19. Joe McEneaney 7 (made plenty of ground)

Replacements used:

16. Jamie Jones 6 (brief cameo)

14. Pat Coogan 6 (little chance to shine)

18. George Williams 6 (raised the intensity)

21. Alex Isidro 6 (filled in fine)

Referee: Dan Parrott (Gloucester) – 6 (no real complaints)

Entertainment rating: 7.

Highlight: Joe Fawcett’s solo try.

Lowlight: Alchester’s woeful line-out play.

Form guide: Alchester must now be content to target a league and cup double.