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Leeds and Worcester cruise to Challenge Cup victories

European Challenge Cup

Leeds earned a bonus-point Challenge Cup win over Overmach Parma in Italy to set up a final-round pool decider against leaders Bourgoin next Sunday.

Rhys Oakley, Jonny Hepworth, Luther Burrell, Calum Clark and Jon Goodridge each bagged a try in a 38-16 victory.

Worcester, who were already out of contention for the knock-out stages, enjoyed a resounding 54-3 home win over Olympus Madrid in Pool Two.

Matt Cox ran in three tries and Jake Abbott two in the rout at Sixways.

Worcester skills coach Matt Powell told BBC Hereford and Worcester: "We haven't got over the try line that much this season, certainly not as much as we would have hoped.

"It was great to see so many of our lads get over the line particularly some of the younger players who have come through our academy.

"So it was good for the confidence of the squad and hopefully they can back that up in Montpellier next week."



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see also
Leeds stroll to bonus-point win
20 Dec 09 |  Leeds
Connacht 19-7 Worcester
18 Dec 09 |  Rugby Union


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