RUGBY: ALCESTER u10s and u9s joined forces for a combined match at home to Claverdon.

Dominic Dizfreire scored for Alcester as the elder players trailed by four tries to one at half time.

The hosts were unable to improve on their tally in the second period.

l The u8s won 7-6 and lost 4-3 to the same opponents with Tom Goddard Man of the Match.

l Alcester's Harry Burnett scored in only his second appearance as the u7s beat Claverdon by four tries to two.

Barnaby Williams starred as Alcester won a second game 4-3.