BICESTER fought back from 25 points down to beat Marlow 28-25 and move up to second in Southern Counties North.

Marlow were 25-0 ahead, thanks to tries from Miles Noble, Paul Sharp and George Harjette.

Matthew Labron kicked ten points.

Adrian Teckoe replied just before the break for Bicester.

And the visitors dominated the second period, scoring three tries to secure victory, with Steve Limbrick, Ryan Biscoe and Mike Harris going over.

Tom Miles kicked a conversion and two penalties.

Wallingford went down to a 20-14 defeat at Buckingham.

The hosts burrowed over for the first try of the match on 15 minutes, before Wallingford replied.

Dan Sadler slalomed his way through the defence and fed James Norris, who finished from five yards.

Bucks then scored two tries, one converted, to make it 17-7, before the visitors switched off at a scrum and allowed them in for a fourth score.

Wallingford had the final say, Tom Swainston scoring a converted try, but it was all too late.

Banbury march on at the top of Midlands 2 West (South) after a bonus point 37-8 victory over Malvern.

The hosts elected to play into the strong wind and went in front through a penalty, but Bulls soon took the lead with Robin Cooke crossing.

Ed Phillips added two penalties, before scoring a try of his own.

Matt Goode and Joe Mills were next to cross, making it 30-3 at half-time.

Bulls were first to score after the break, Mills crossing for his second, with Phillips converting.

The visitors were unable to add to their tally, but Malvern grabbed an unconverted try.