The Own returned to league action against Wellingborough OG's, after last week’s fine cup performance against Claverdon.

M.O started well with Gareth Hughes threatening the OG's line. More pressure resulted in a lineout close to the line which came up short before Ben Briddon dotted down after 4 minutes. Craig Wilson was the next scorer after 12 minutes following another driven lineout.

M.O blew another few chances before Captain Ian Evans, full back Alex Cairns & Steve Ennew scored to give Own the bonus point before half time. Matt Brace converted one try to give M.O a 27-3 lead at the break.

Straight from the kick off the soon to be shaven (in preparation for Movember) Chris Gould dotted down following some slick hands. Further tries from Gary Haynes twice, Stuart Brown and Gareth Hughes who looked threatening all afternoon.

Disappointingly for M.O some poor tackling & ill discipline which saw two players sent to the sin bin marred the performance.

Next week sees the 1st XV travel to Aylestone Athletic in the league.

1st XV: Alex Cairns, Gary Haynes, Marc Simmons, Stuart Brown, Gareth Hughes, Matt Brace, John Wootton, Nick Briddon, Craig Wilson, Ian Evans (Capt), Barry Watts, Chris Gould, Ben Briddon, James Barnwell, Steve Ennew.

Replacements Used: Steve Driver & Mark Newton.

Tries: Gary Haynes 2, Ben Briddon, Craig Wilson, Ian Evans, Alex Cairns, Steve Ennew, Chris Gould, Stuart Brown & Gareth Hughes.

Conversions: Stuart Brown 2 & Matt Brace 1.

Yellow Cards: John Wootton & Ian Evans.

Man of the Match: Gareth Hughes