EVESHAM Rugby Club romped into the RFU Midlands Junior Vase quarter-finals with a 24-3 home victory against Bedford Swifts.

The Vale outfit had a comfortable third-round triumph and now travel to struggling Yardley and District at the next stage on January 24.

Evesham hammered Greyhound 80-0 before winning 15-12 at Bishops Castle in the earlier rounds.

In-form Evesham should fancy their chances of toppling Yardley, who are languishing in eighth spot in Midlands Four West (North).

Yardley beat Alcester and had a walk-over against Keyworth in the competition but have won just two of their last five league matches.

Evesham return to Midlands Four West (South) action at home to sixth-placed Stoke Old Boys on Saturday (2.15pm).

Evesham are third in the table, just three points behind second-placed Claverdon, after seven wins from 10 matches.

They are seeking a league double after winning 36-5 at Stoke.