Domino's Oxford Saints 0 Ipswich Cardinals 28

Domino's Oxford Saints fell at the semi-final stage in their bid to reach the British Senior League Division 2 bowl game when they were defeated 28-0 by Ipswich Cardinals at Oxford RFC.

Ben McMahon, of Domino's Oxford Saints It was the second successive season that the Saints have lost a semi-final match-up.

The Cardinals, who only threw two passes in the match, gained 258 rushing yards on 47 carries and didn't look back following a scoreless opening quarter.

After a 35-yard field goal attempt had hit the post, the Cardinals took the lead when quarterback Ian Girling threw a 16-yard pass to Matt Nichol. Sandy Francis kicked the extra point.

Following another missed field goal, Ipswich stretched their lead to 13-0 when Mark Wallace scored on an eight-yard run. The extra point was missed.

In the final quarter, the Cardinals made sure of their place in the final with a 36-yard touchdown run from Wallace and a three-yard scoring run from Ian Borstall. Francis added both extra points.

"Obviously, we are incredibly disapppointed," said Oxford head coach Chris Janes. "The scoreline doesn't flatter the Cardinals. We were well beaten.

"We've enjoyed a great season - going unbeaten until last Sunday - but we would have liked to go out with a better performance than that." BATTLE STATIONS: Oxford Saints' Ez Charles in the thick of the action against Ipswich