Jonathan Hudson kicked two penalties as Oxford University beat Trinity College Dublin 6-3 in poor conditions at Iffley Road last night.

The visitors replied with a penalty of their own.

The game was one of two home matches they face in five days as they warm up for the Varsity Match.

On Tuesday they host Newport Gwent Dragons.

Oxford University (v Trinity College, Dublin): Olivier, Lamont* (Hudson), Janney*, Turner* (Doe), Vallance*, Taylor, Shorthose (Williams), Anderson*, Wisson (Gardner*), I Williams, Patch (Greef), Rowlands*, Harris* (capt), Jones*, Heathcote (Reeson-Price).

Reps (unused): Irvine, Symington.