Oxford Saints on the attack in their season opener Picture: Emma Meek
JAMES Ferrigno scored a touchdown as Oxford Saints opened their league campaign with a 9-7 home win over Bournemouth Bobcats.
The young side went ahead midway through the second quarter, when Ferrigno broke through.
Defensive lineman Toby Durant added to the lead by tackling the Bobcats’ running back in his end zone for a two point safety.
The visitors hit back immediately with a touchdown of their own, but the Saints held on for a narrow win.
Saints face Solent Thrashers on Sunday at Abingdon RFC.
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