OXFORD Harlequins ran in five tries to book their place in the Oxfordshire Cup final with a 29-19 win over Henley 2nd at Marston Ferry Road.

The home side started brightly and never looked back once flanker Alan Purchase pounced for an opportunist try on eighth minutes.

Will Sharratt converted and within five minutes the lead was extended to 12-0, when No 8 Jonathan Miller drove over for a fine try.

The lead was trimmed when Henley quickly got on the board with a try from Conor Corrigan in the corner.

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The cup holders responded well and just before the half-hour mark fly half Jack Avery went over.

Kristian Bothwick kicked the extras.

And the home side went into the break with a commanding 24-5 lead thanks to Miller’s quick thinking at a penalty to dive over.

The score stayed that way until the 56th minute, when Corrigan crossed for his second try of the afternoon.

Adam Lubbock converted, but Quins snuffed out any thoughts of a comeback with the try of the game seven minutes later.

Hooker Rupert Cowan put the finishing touches to a move which started deep in their own half.

Henley’s Matt Dickers completed the scoring with a try which Lubbock converted.