REIGNING champions Worcester Warriors laid down a huge marker in their defence of the Eli-or Champ Rugby title with a thumping victory over last season’s finalists Bedford Blues.
■By JEAN BULL

Worcester Warriors .... 40pts
Tries: Wallis 5, 28; Brown 47, Trewin 62, Chapman 77, 80+2 Conversions: Reed 6, 48, 63, 78, 80+3
Bedford Blues ..................5pts
Try: Titherington 72

Over: Worcester’s Will Trewin scores despite the efforts of Ryan Hutler

It was plain sailing for Matt Everard and his team as they ran in six tries at Sixways Stadium to well and tru...