THORNBURY Third XV were beaten 35-12 by Fairford Seconds in an entertaining game at Fairford.

Thornbury Development Squad enjoyed a 53-12 win over Old Patesians in the first pool game of the GRFU Cup.

Jake Wood scored a hat-trick of tries with Josh Rosevere, Jack Viles, Ben Liddington, Jake Goodridge and Finn Hitchcock also touching down. Josh Panting converted five and kicked a penalty.

This weekend Thornbury First XV will be looking to revenge an early season defeat when they welcome Drybrook to Rockhampton Road.

The Second XV are home to Avonmouth seconds whilst the Third XV are at Whitehall. Games kick off at 2.15pm.