Hands holding rugby ball

BARNSTAPLE Colts moved up into third place in the Devon Cup table by beating Torquay Athletic 27-10.

Torquay are one of the better sides Barum have run into this season, with a pick-and-drive game to match anyone’s.

It took Barum a while to get their hands on the ball in the right part of the pitch, but when they did, Iwan Williams dived in for a try. Williams scored again on 20 minutes with Calum Sumners adding the conversion for a 12-0 lead.

Back came Torquay with a couple of tries to trail only 12-10 soon after the break.

A Sumners penalty and a Jake Meredith try put Barum in the ascendancy. Summers added the conversion and Barum were on their way.

The last act of the game was a try for Quinten John converted by Sumners to earn a bonus point.

Men of the Match went to Matthew Phillips for his contribution in the line-outs and Michael Taylor for his defensive display.

Barum’s season continues this Saturday with a trip to Sidmouth.