Newbury U15 B’s changed venues and went to Phoenix knowing that a bonus point win could put them in a position to finish in second place behind Reading A, depending on the result of the Maidenhead B v Thatcham game being played at the same time.

From the kick off the B’s forwards took the game to Phoenix and after several powerful drives Michael S at 9 went over, Oli R converting. The next 10 minutes saw the Blues pounding away at the line but were unable to score. The game then calmed down and the boys got into their more expansive game with tries being run in from Luke Bullen at 15 and Jack D at 13, Oli R providing another conversion. HT 19 – 0

Second half kicked off with a real determined effort from Phoenix and after several good drives and offloads they went over for a deserved converted try, 19 – 7. Some careful words from the Newbury coaches and the boys took to the challenge again with the forwards setting the platform and the backs finishing off with a try from Christian crashing through the Phoenix defence, conversion by Oli R. The Blues now in total control rounded the game off with two further tries out wide by Jack D and Christian. Final score 36 – 7.