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
Reigning champions Worcester Warriors laid down a huge marker in their defence of the Elior Champ Rugby title with a thumping victory over last season’s finalists Bedford Blues.
It was plain sailing for Matt Everard and his team as they ran in six tries at Sixways Stadium to well and truly get their season off to the perfect start.
The thumping victory came against a Bedford sid...