Old Redcliffians underlined their promotion credentials with a commanding 19-3 derby victory at Keynsham to remain in pole position in Western Counties North.

Impressive centre Henry Goldson claimed a try in each half but the visitors' man-of-the-match was skipper and No 8 Kai Blankley, whose powerful and aggressive straight-line running in the loose and from the set-piece caused constant problems for Keynsham.

Reds made the perfect start, smartly moving the ball wide for Goldson to storm clear from 50 metres out for his first score in only the third minute, Paul Todd converting.

Fly-half Gareth Deere quickly pulled back three points with a penalty and was later just short with a difficult long-range effort into the wind.

But crucially the next points went to the visitors. Winger Paul Todd chased his own speculative chip kick up the right touchline over the try-line where, as the ball bounced back over his shoulder, he was pushed by opposite number Russell Tanner who was yellow-carded as a somewhat harsh penalty try was awarded.

Todd's conversion put Reds 14-3 in front on the half-hour and although Keynsham tried desperately hard to make inroads after the break, a period of concerted pressure failed to earn any reward due to a lack of composure at key moments and the streetwise visitors' extra experience.

Tellingly, when Reds finally broke out of their own 22 they managed a late try, Goldson scooping up a loose ball at the back of a ruck and finding himself with plenty of time and space to make the score 19-3.

Keynsham coach Kevin Moggridge said: "We're disappointed but at the same time we'll take the good points and learn from this. In the pack we've got an average age of only 22 and we were up against a very strong and effective Old Reds side who knew how to control a game.

"We're still developing, but hopefully in a year or so we'll be where Reds are now."

Barton Hill remain second on points difference after a home 15-0 success over bottom side North Bristol. Outside centre Joe Samson and lock Shane Hancock claimed tries with Jack Steer adding a conversion and penalty.

Thornbury moved up to third on the back of their best display of the season, downing Centralians 33-7 with 18 points from centre Tim Stephens, who claimed a try and booted two conversions and three penalties.

Lock Alex Kane, centre Dave Mathews and back-rower Jack Hussey also touched down.

Southmead scored 34 points at Widden but still lost by two while Hornets won 31-3 away to local rivals Burnham on Sea.