LEADERS Banbury scored nine tries as they eased to a 55-12 win over Leamington in Midlands 2 West (South).

Tries from Josh Deegan, Joe Mills and Adam Walsh saw Bulls lead 17-0 at the break.

Ed Phillips converted the latter.

Walsh crossed again, before Ian Isham scored.

Phillips added the extras.

Sam Stoop, Will Goode, Alex Stevenson and Mills also touched down.

Stevenson converted three of the scores.

Leamington dug deep and scored two tries of their own.

In Southern Counties North, Wallingford rescued a 26-26 draw at home to Thatcham.

Ralph Smith’s score and a converted penalty try gave the hosts a 12-0 lead.

But they went into half-time 21-12 down after Thatcham scored three converted tries.

James Norris dived over for the hosts and Phil Dawes added the extras.

Thatcham extended their lead with an unconverted try, but Norris went over and Dawes converted.

Tom Miles scored 17 points as Bicester eased to a 52-0 victory at home to Drifters.

Miles crossed for a try, kicked a drop goal, a penalty and three conversions.

Will Anns (2), Dickie Walsh, Mike Harris, Matt Dyer, Dave Hampton and Peter Tarrega also went over.