Fullerians brought the curtain down on 2017 in style as they eased to a 31-7 win over Letchworth Garden City.

Rich Hoskins’ side dominated from the off and were in control at the majority of set pieces, a factor which lay the foundations for the victory.

They took the lead when number eight Simon Lye who picked the ball up at the base of an early scrum released scrum-half Josh Hancock and he played in Tom Williams to score.

James Maher crashed over to add a second try moments later and they were 19-0 up in no time when John Barson used his strength to force a third try.

With less than 20 minutes on the clock the result looked to be all but sealed with the game still in its infancy.

Thigs got better still before the break when Lye controlled the ball at the base of the scrum and added a try to a strong all round performance.

Fullers were good value for their 26-0 half-time lead, but took their foot off the gas slightly in the second period as their scoring rate slowed and Letchworth came into the game more.

They did add one more try to their haul with an effort from winger Sam Tinsley, before Letchworth hit back with a try of their own.

Hoskins accepted his side failed to match their first half display in the second period, but was pleased with the win heading into 2018.

He said: “We played well in the first half but lost our shape in the second. Still we are sixth in this very competitive league going into the Christmas break and I will take that.”

Fullers will hope to carry their form into the New Year and they return to action with back-to-back clashes against London One North mid-table rivals.

They start 2018 with an away day against Old Priorians before entertaining Eton Manor a week later.

Priorians are two places and dour points behind Fullers in the table, while seventh place Manor trail them on goal difference alone.

Elsewhere Tabard’s torrid season went on as they were thrashed 34-0 by relegation rivals Harrow.

With both sides separated by just one place heading into the game, the size of the defeat will be a concern to Tabard, who are now 10 points adrift at the foot of the table.

The table makes for grim reading for Tabard heading into the Christmas break and they will need to up their game considerably if they are to survive the drop.

They return to action with a home game against Hampstead, which is bound to be a test with the visitors occupying second spot in the table and a point behind leaders Harpenden.