Highfield and Solihull make last sixteen

Highfield from Matlock reached the last 16 of the Vase for the first time, thanks to a powerful second half display against King Edward's, MeltonMowbray.

King Edward's, who had enjoyed comfortable victories over QEGS Ashbourne and De Aston in their two previous ties, were edged out of the first half 12-10. Highfields then dominated up front, using an abundance of ball to run in three trieswithout reply.

Michael Williamson (2), Christian Brooke, Daniel Currin andAndrew Johnson were the try scorers and James Bance converted two. Solihull 6th Form College were well satisfied with a big improvement in form which was translated into a 32-12 win over a well-drilled Prince Henry's, Evesham. The game was won in the first half as Solihull established a 27-0 lead. Darren Forder and Ashley Powell scored two tries apiece and AdamWillis and Tom Johnson one each. James Ireland kicked the only conversion. Solihull face a trip to RGS Worcester.