Old Priorian Saints retained their spot at the summit of the Middlesex Merit Table Division 1 table after being awarded a walkover win against Quintin, the game still going ahead under Game On rules with twelve players on both sides, OPs officially securing a 25-0 victory to cement their best start to a season in the club's history.

With no competitive pressure to the fixture, Quintin enjoyed a fruitful first half, scoring in the first minute and making the most of Saints indiscipline and errors to build up a 21-0 lead heading towards half time, before Priorians finally managed to string some proper phases together, moving 90 metres down the pitch via a variety of different avenues before the ball went wide to winger Timmy Oyinlola, cleverly cutting in to power over on the stroke of half time.

Having arrived with a full squad, OPRFC regularly rang the changes and had much the better of the second half ; Theo Morris got on to the scoresheet, another wide play paying dividents after a Quintin sin bin, yet the home side were still able to attack into good territory and secured a further three tries as a they benefited from an efficient running game.

OPs had the final say, however, Morris able to regather a delightful chip through and gallop in from 60 metres out despite some defensive pressure, passing 100 points in both his Saints and general Priorians career. He converted his own effort with the final whistle blowing a few minutes later, 40-19 on the pitch for the day with Quintin taking two points for at least honouring the fixture, OPRFC the full seven.

While there may be some frustration that there was no competitive element to the match, being able to take both the maximum points from it - as well as have a run out - should prove enough of a balm, especially given the fact that it bolsters the Saints' credential within the top half of the table ; indeed, it gives them a strong position to work with regards playoffs and promotion.

Their next fixture is next Saturday (14th November) against Belsize Park IV at home.

OPRFC Scorers

T : Oyinlola, Morris 2

C : Parkin, Morris