OXFORD Rugby were knocked out of the National Colts Plate in the last 16 after a 37-20 defeat at Barking.

The visitors showed plenty of skill, but lacked the commitment required to earn victory.

Despite having the better of the opening 20 minutes, Oxford found themselves 12-0 down thanks to tries that stemmed from errors by fly half Joey Todd and full back Dom Coe.

Oxford hit back with a solo try from Harry Burn, converted by Coe, with Todd adding a drop goal, but a third Barking try made it 17-10 at half-time.

Burn completed a try brace in the second half, Coe converting and adding a penalty, but Barking were worthy winners.

  • ABINGDON RFC are seeking more players for their under 11s, who train on Sundays.

Contact Ed O’Reilly on 07805 840228 for more information.

JUNIOR SCORERS

Under 16: Moseley 25, Banbury 10 (tries L Alderman, J Kerby).

Under 13: Bicester A 27, Banbury B 12 (tries J Hughes, A Jackson; con H Bradshaw).