Midlands 2 West South

BANBURY Bulls’ poor run of form continued with a 24-6 defeat at Kidderminster Carolians.

Bulls were hit by injuries and unavailability, but were closer to Kidderminster than the scoreline suggests.

Banbury had hooker Andy Ell sin-binned on ten minutes, while the hosts took the lead with a penalty.

Centre Mike Smith levelled in kind and it remained 3-3 at half-time.

Kidderminster pressure told with converted tries from their No 8 and replacement wing.

Banbury threatened a comeback, but could add only a second Smith penalty.

Bulls claimed the referee missed a clear knock-on for Kidderminster’s third try, which was also converted.

Banbury are now ninth in the the table, just five points above the relegation zone after losing five matches.