RUGBY: Saints extend unbeaten league record with bonus-point win over Stoke Old Boys

Midlands 3 West (South) : Rugby St Andrews 43 Stoke Old Boys 16

After the disappointment of the cup defeat the previous week, Saints bounced back with a bonus-point victory to maintain their unbeaten league record despite having to make several late changes.

Saints forwards again laid a solid foundation and a big drive from them resulted in the opening with Kalum Goodfellow breaking from a maul to power his way over, Will Morgan adding the conversion.

The returning Kyle Bratt, on as an early replacement, claimed the second try with a powerful run with Morgan again converting.

Saints were on top but Stoke were defending aggressively and as half time approached scored a converted try and penalty.

Saints started the second half strongly and scrum half Dave Rudd sniped through for a try. Stoke hit back with a penalty to keep in touch.

Saints kicked a penalty to touch and with Stoke expecting the catch and drive didn’t commit to the maul, allowing a quick thinking Scott Randall to turn and stroll through the Stoke defence to claim a try.

Again, Stoke hit back with a penalty but the final quarter belonged to Saints as Stoke began to tire.

Dave Rudd crossed for a second try and with Saints’ forwards driving for the score a quick long flat pass found Will Headley whose running line took him over for a try untouched, again converted by Morgan.

With five minutes remaining Saints crossed for their seventh and final score of the afternoon.

Another penalty was kicked to the corner and after a clean catch the pack drove over for a try for Kyle Bratt.

Saints face a trip to Alcester this week as they look to continue their good run. This is always a difficult place to go to and Alcester have already claimed a notable home win this season with a defeat of Old Coventrians in their last home match.

Man of the Match – Dave Rudd.

Warwickshire League 3: Rugby St Andrews 2nd 26 Old Coventrians 2nd 22

Saints maintained top spot with a close fought victory against Old Coventrians, Nat Eaves, Rich Parker and a brace from Davison saw Saints home with Ed Murray and Parker sharing the conversions.

Man of the Match – Craig Jones