Minety extended their unbeaten run this season with a sixth consecutive victory 35-3 over hosts Cricklade taking them through to the second round of the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase.

Playing away against their local rivals for the second Saturday in a row, they ran in six tries without conceding at the other end.

Although the scorelines were similar, Cricklade were greatly improved, while Minety displayed a more businesslike approach.

There was an outstanding performance by former hooker Andy Moran, playing his first game at prop.

Winger Simon Barrett broke the deadlock, beating two men on his way to scoring in the corner for the visitors.

Lock Damon Smith battered his way over for the second try, and then joined with the rest of the pack in setting up a perfect forwards' try just before half-time.

Claiming possession at a lineout 10 metres from the line, a driving maul sent flanker Dave Miller over.

With only a first-half penalty to their name, Cricklade fought on valiantly after the break but could make no inroads.

Minety, for their part, were rewarded by a further three tries.

Hooker Dave Peirce picked up a loose ball following a drive by his pack and dived over from short-range.

And, as well as slotting a penalty goal and a conversion, fly-half James Tweedale also scored a well-worked try in the corner.

The final try of the afternoon was scored by airline pilot Tim Vaughan, on as a substitute in the second half.

The victory pits Minety against Swindon College in the second round.