UPTON crushed Stourport 34-10 in a Saturday friendly.

Playing down the slope but facing a gale in the first half, Upton conceded an early penalty which Jones converted to give Stourport a three-point lead as, again, Upton's team took time to acclimatise.

Play was scrappy with both teams giving turnovers and seldom more than one phase rugby being achieved.

Upton would work their way into the Stourport 22 only to find themselves going backwards through the wind-assisted kicks.

Gradually Upton got things moving more to their liking with scrum-half for the day Brad Raymond a real driving force as he stretched the defence with arching runs and sniping forays.

Just before half-time, full-back Nigel Watson took the ball on a reverse move to score a try following good support work and driving by the forwards as Upton led 5-3.

After half-time, Upton really got things moving and just blew Stourport away.

The wind on their backs did help a little, but more confidence was evident as Rob Wynn put in some drives as the ball carrier and, once again, Raymond was a constant menace to Stourport as he linked well with the back division.

Five tries were scored in the second period through Caldwell, Raymond, Edwards, Carroll and Healey with Healey and Tether converting one try apiece.

These tries were scored through Upton's dominance in all areas of play. With time running out, Stourport decided to go for one last push and managed to score a converted try under the posts.

Kidderminster Carolians claimed a 7-7 friendly draw at Kings Norton.

The home side took the lead midway through the first-half with a converted try but Kidderminster hit back with a touchdown from prop Chris Wright.

Fly-half Andy Stooksbury kicked a fine conversion to level the scores and nobody could break through in the second period.

KCs' winger Ambro Neri had the visitors' best chance but couldn't quite break through for the try.