Worcester Warriors opened their Green King IPA Championship campaign with a comprehensive victory over Bedford Blues, winning 40-5 at home on Saturday afternoon. The result leaves the hosts top of the table with four points from one game, while Bedford sit bottom after a single defeat.
It had been just a few months since these two sides met on 31 May, when Worcester edged a closer contest 27-14. By then, the pattern was already clear enough to spot. This time there was no ambiguity — the hosts came for a cross he never reached, if you will, and simply ran away with things.
Worcester's recent form has been mixed. They lost twice to Itrailfinders and Coventry earlier in May before turning things around against Bedford and Chinnor. To be fair, this performance suggests they fancy their chances of staying near the top, though one cannot afford another slip this early.
Bedford's start has been difficult. Their only game ended in defeat, and their last five results show two wins and three losses. The 58-24 victory over Coventry in May was their brightest moment, but this morning they could not match the pace.
The scoreline tells the story without needing further elaboration. Worcester are closing in on a deal with themselves — confidence, that is. Bedford have not won since May, and the gap at the top of the table is already forming.
