STEVE Watson scored a hat-trick as Abingdon ran in 13 tries when beating Aldermaston 79-0 at home in the BB&O Championship.

The commanding win mean sees the side remain second in the table.

A penalty try opened the floodgates as Abingdon led 38-0 at half-time.

Charlie Palmer, Jamie Cummings, Jamie Lochrie, Harry Hale and Chris Stables crossed for the hosts.

Abingdon scored a further seven tries after the break, with Watson (3), Dale Cross, Stables, Nic Smith and Richard Shayler diving over.

Stables and Palmer both kicked three conversions.

Chipping Norton remain at the top of the table after a 33-10 win at Phoenix.

Faringdon beat Harwell 29-14.