WARRIORS' AASE side Worcester Sixth Form College marched to their fifth successive victory as they defeated Yorkshire Carnegie’s Bishop Burton College 31-17.

Played in wet and windy conditions, a tense affair saw Worcester out-muscle their hosts with the result ensuring they claimed maximum points in every game so far this season in the AASE League North Group.

Worcester went ahead within a few minutes when Oliver Gould bounced off two tackles and sprinted around the full-back to score under the posts with Kai Lucas-Dumolo converting.

Huge defensive efforts from Lamaar Lawrence and Lewis Belton caused panic in the opposition which led to a charged-down kick that was pounced on by Teddy Taylor who gathered to score under the posts with Lucas-Dumolo converting again.

The rest of the half saw a resurgent Bishop Burton apply pressure to the try line, resulting into two yellow cards for an accumulation of team penalties.

Down to 13 men, the Worcester side battled on but were unable to withstand the pressure as two tries made it 14-10 at the break.

The second half started with the hosts again camped in the Worcester half but Charlie Gamble found space and left the defence for dead to score in the corner against the run of play.

With Worcester back to their full quota, they were back on the front foot after strong carries from George Parker and Jamie White made space for Will Blackmore to snipe from the base of a ruck and score.

Bishop Burton responded with a converted try but Worcester had the final say with an effort from Belton after he powerfully carried two defenders over the line.

Warriors AASE boss Ryan Watkins said: “I’m incredibly proud of the lads. It was a tough, physical contest and a four-hour bus trip can be a mental battle in itself.

“But our skills in contact were exceptional and something the lads are really priding themselves on.”

They host Newcastle Falcons’ Gosforth Academy at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex on Wednesday in their last league game before the play-offs.

A win for either side could mean they top the group.