Oxford Saints crashed to a 26-0 reverse at the hands of BAFA Community League Division 1 title favourites Leicester Falcons.
The injury-ravaged Saints were still in contention until midway through the third quarter, before Falcons surged clear.
Oxford next travel to Birmingham Bulls on May 15.
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