EDF Energy Vase

Corsham were made to pay for a lack of concentration as they were dumped out of the EDF Energy Vase.

The home side lost their way in the third quarter of the game as they conceded three successive tries to their high-riding Western Counties North opponents, to effectively put the tie beyond doubt.

Corsham made a bright start, and took the lead courtesy of a Nick Denham penalty.

The Southern Counties South outfit continued to dominate possession in the first half, and an incisive break by fly-half Paul Clifford failed to yield a try when well placed.

The Corsham forwards won a number of strikes against the head in the scrum, but the side failed to turn this possession into opportunities, however, and the fortunate bounce of an Avonmouth clearance kick saw them sprint away for a try, converted, for a 7-3 lead at the interval.

The home side were caught napping at the start of the second half and the Bristol visitors capitalised to build an unassailable lead.

Wing Dan Fazackerley made an encouraging debut for the home side, but despite a strong response in the final 20 minutes, he and Corsham failed to cut the deficit.

CORSHAM'S second team went down 15-12 to a strong Chinnor touring side in their Saturday match.

The home side dominated the opening 20 minutes only to fall behind to a try after a mistake inside their own 22.

A try by scrum-half Gary Ings, converted by Jason Goldsworthy, put the home side into a 7-5 lead at the break, but injuries to back row players Rich Morea (hamstring) and Chris Crook (ankle) caused disruption in the home ranks.

Chinoor took advantage to steal into an 8-7 lead with a drop goal, but a touchdown from centre Steve Scholes-Hamilton regained the lead and looked to have snatched the honours for the home side.

The tourists, though, were not finished and they stole victory with a try in the final minute.

Corsham's first team return to league action with a home Southern Counties fixture against Oldfield Old Boys on Saturday (3pm). In the evening, the club will be televising the World Cup grand final on the big screen, and hopefully a successful conclusion to England's incredible tournament journey.