BANBURY Under 13s edged out Effingham & Leatherhead 10-5 in a tight clash at Bodicote Park.
Like Banbury, the Surrey side are also ranked in England’s unofficial top ten.
Aaron Taylor (pictured) opened the scoring for Banbury with a try and, after Effingham equalised, Taylor broke a tackle to touch down and win the game.
Alexander Bruce bagged Banbury’s only try as their B team lost 22-5 to Effingham.
Banbury Under 16s ran in five tries to defeat Shipston-on-Stour 25-0 under floodlights.
George Duffy, Louis Alderman, Ed Smith, Mickey Fox and Bret Margieson all crossed the line.
Two tries apiece from Sam Jackson and Harry Smith, plus some great defence, helped Banbury Under 14s win 24-17 at Grove.
JUNIOR SCORERS
Colts friendly: Newbury 24, Oxford Rugby 18 (tries H Burn, J Todd; pens Todd 2; cons D Coe).
Under 13 friendly: Witney 27, Bicester 19 (tries T Crich, G Nicholls, D Tosti; cons J King 2).
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