Tynedale 64 v Percy Park 8 (Half Time: 33-0)
Northumberland Senior Cup Final
Tynedale put on a superb exhibition of fast, running, controlled rugby which Percy Park, playing in their first Senior Cup Final for almost 40 years, could simply not live with.
Tyndale signalled their high tempo intentions straight from the kick off when they almost scored within seconds of the start. The sizable crowd did not, however, have to wait long for the opening score when Will Massey finished off a slick, speedy handling move to cross for the opening try after only 3 minutes with skipper Phil Belgian converting.
After less than a minute Matthew Fieldhouse crossed for the second try and the match as a competition was effectively over. Park struggled to contain Tyne, their only real possession coming from a continual stream of penalties awarded for a wide assortment of 'offences'. Ed Holmes crossed for Tyne's third try before the electrifying Hamish Smales ran in the first of his hat trick of tries. Skipper Phil Belgian completed the first half scoring with a try of his own to make it 33-0 at the interval.
Park did figure slightly better in the second half as they occasionally played with a degree more purpose but Tynedale's skills and pace generally continued to overwhelm the opposition.
Andrew Murray crossed almost unopposed after 5 minutes of the second half before Park got off the mark when they converted a penatly after 11 minutes. Park's score however simply aroused Tynedale and straight from the restart Smales sped in for his second try.
Park then had a reasonable 10 minute period and aided by several penalties scored their consolation try after 28 minutes. Stung by the Park try Tyne finished the match in great style with Massey, Smales and Paul Scott scoring excellent tries in quick succession to ensure that the score was the biggest winning margin in the 124 year history of the competition.
Tynedale 44 v Blaydon 13 (Half Time:17-10 )
Tynedale 18 v Darlington 25 (Half Time: 17-10)
Tynedale 35 v Northern 17 (Half Time: 28-12)
Tyne did enough to progress (but no more) to the final of the County Senior Cup against a spirited Northern side without ever putting together any periods of continuity in a poor match which was not helped by some disappointing refereeing.
It ws apparent from the start that there was only ever going to be one outcome to this match and perhaps the two teams played accordingly.
Gavin Beasley cut through for the opening score followed quickly by an excellent Cameron Johnston try after Tyne for once showed their skills with a well worked counter attack from deep inside their own territory.
These two quick tries seemed to inspire Northern whose forwards drove over for a try almost straight from the restart but Matthew Fieldhouse quickly restored Tyne's advantage when he finished in style.
Beasley then scored his second before Northern reorded their second try on the stroke of half time to make the scoresline 28-12.
The second half was at best poor as the referee enthused in his ability to spot penalty after penalty and errors littered the match. The next score didnt come until the 24th minute when Keith Dungait got the touchdown. Northern were then rewarded for their endeavours with an excellent try on 29 minutes.
One pleasing feature of the match was another excellent kickiing performance from skipper Phil Belgian whose 100% record helped to meake the scoreline look comfortable.
Cleckheaton 19 v Tynedale 10 (Half Time: 14-10)
Tynedale effectively never turned up for this match and struggled throughout against a forward orientated Cleckheaton side in what was a poor 'end of season' match.
Although under strength Tyne were second best in most departments and the pattern of the match was set in the first few minutes when the home side's domineering forwards drove 30 metres into Tyne territory. It took only four minutes for Cleckheaton to score from a catch and drive classic line-out, the try being converted.
Tyne, playing with the advantage of the elements, then kicked a penalty and this was followed by a Jack Smales try when he followed a long Gavin Beasley kick to win the touchdown. Belgian converted and amazingly Tyne were ahead despite being on the backfoot for the opening period.
On 30 minutes Cleck pressure coupled with weak defending resulted in the home side's second try which again was converted to make it 14-10 at the interval.
The second half barely improved for Tyne as they struggled to establish any sort of foothold. The home side scored another catch-and-drive lineout try to seal a deserved victory in what was a poor quality rugby match.
Tynedale 49 v Morpeth 17 (Half Time: 14-0)
Tynedale played into a strong wind in the first half and it was 20 minutes before they managed to establish any sort of attacking foothhold against a spirited Morpeth side who never gave up and were not flattered by the final scoreline. Indeed Morpeth missed no fewer than five penalty attempts at goal in the first 20 minutes - several of these being very bad misses - as Tynedale struggled to control the lively Mopeth pack.
However after the opening quarter the pattern of the match changed as Tynedale's backs began to demonstrate their pace and flair which the visitors struggled to live with. Hamish Smales scorched over for the opening try after 23 minutes and his fellow speedster Cameron Johnston sped through for the second try three minutes later - both were converted by Phil Belgian who kicked all seven conversions in what were difficult kicking conditions.
At this stage of the match Morpeth were struggling to keep in touch and it was only several instances of 'last pass' mistakes which kept the scoreline down to 14-0 at the interval.
Morpeth started the second period strongly and scored a try after only two minutes but this was quickly cancelled out as Gavin Beasley cut through in fine fashion two minutes later. At this stage the Morpeth pack began to dominate possesssion as the Tyne pack was chopped and changed and it was no surprise when Morpeth scored again after 15 minutes to bring the score back to 21-12.
Tynedale's response however was ruthless and Chris Small supported well for a try before Will Massey cleverly kicked through for an individual try to take the score up to 35-12. Morpeth were not lying back and scored their 3rd try on the half hour but it was Tyne who finished with two late tries through Matthew MacLoughlin and Phil Belgian as the visitors ran completely out of gas.
Tynedale 22 v Bradford & Bingley 22 (Half Time: 17-7)
Tynedale shared the spoils with champions elect Bradford & Bingley in what was a cracking game of rugby.
Tyne opted to play with a strong wind in the first half but got off to a terrible start when a strong forward drive by the big visitor's pack resulted in a converted try after only four minutes. Straight from the restart, however, Phil Belgian converted a penalty to cut the margin.
Although Tyne played the wind advantage quite well things were looking dodgy as the interval approached with the score held at 3-7. Things changed however in the space of five minutes with Tyne's ever dangerous backs twice breeching the visitor's defence.
First Belgian squeezed over for a try on 38 minutes and then four minutes into added time speedster Cameron Johnston raced over - both tries were converted to make it 17-7 at half time.
Things got better for Tyne at the start of the second period when Hamish Smales seized on a loose ball in his own 22 and raced away for a sensational try. At this stage Tyne were rampant but a critical chance went abegging when a try seemed inevitable and the Bee's began to dominate proceedings.
They were rewarded for a period of sustained pressure with a try on 51 minutes and five minutes later scored their third try to make the scoreline 22-19. On 62 minutes a drop goal brought the scores level and with 20 minutes to play the Tynedale faithfull feared the worst. They needent have worried however as the Tynedale youngsters upped the tempo and apart from a late drop goal attempt it was Tynedale who continually threatned to break through for the winning score.
A great match and probably a fair result.
Tynedale 45 v Leicester Lions 15 (Half Time: 21-15)
Tynedale gave a mixed performance at home to Leicester Lions but still ran out comfortable victors.
Leicester seemed to be suffering from their long journey and their defence was found wanting when Phil Belgian cut through for the opening try and then it was Belgian who surged through a minute later to create the space for Jack Harrison to score to give Tyne a 14-0 lead after 15 minutes. At this stage it seemed that it was only Tyne's fixation on passing the ball to the opposition which was preventing a landslide.
Tyne then became slack in a lot of their play and were given a wake up call when Leicester capitalised on Tynedale errors and turned the match on its head with two tries and a penalty to take a 15-14 lead with half time approaching.
Tynedale were stung into action, however, and deep into first half stoppage time some excellent handling gave Hamish Smales the chance to score - Belgian coinverting to make the scoreline 21-15 at the interval.
Tynedale pulled away at the beginning of the second period with an early Belgian penalty extending their lead before Paul Scott crashed over after intense pressure on the visitor's line.
With Tyne holding a 31-15 advantage Leicester began to play their best rugby of the match and during the middle period of the second half dominated possession. The last 10 minutes ,however, belonged to Tynedale as Ben Duncan shot over after 32 minutes and then on the stroke of full time Bartie Milburn forced his way over for Tynedale's sixth try.
Preston Grasshoppers 27 v Tynedale 24 (Half Time: 22-14)
Tynedale had to settle for two bonus points in a match which swang both ways only for a Hoppers try from the last move of the match proving to be the decisive score.
Tynedale, playing into a stiff wind in the opening half, started well and Jack Harrison crossed for an early try which Phil Belgian converted.
Preston came back strongly and kicked a penalty but it was a 7 minute period on the half hour which proved to be Tyne's downfall when Preston crossed the line on no fewer than three occasions to take a commanding 22-7 lead.
On the stroke of half time Tyne edged back into contention with Ben Duncan scoring following a good threequarter move which Belgian converted to make it 14-22 at the break.
Playing with the wind in the second period it didnt take long for Tyne to reduce the lead further when James Rastall scored a well worked try but further opportunities were spurned as handling errors crept into Tynedale's play.
On the 80th minute however Will Massey, playing at fly half, scorched over from 40 metres to score what looked like a clinching try only for Preston to come back to score a further try right at the death.
Tynedale 14 v Cleckheaton 7 (Half Time: 0-0)
On a bitterly cold day at Corbridge Tynedale just about did enough to defeat a detremined, tough Cleckheaton side who still have a lot to do to avoid dropping into a relegation position.
Cleckheaton played with the stiff breeze in the first half but were unable to break through the Tyne defence despite holding the territorial advantage.
Things started well for Tynedale after the break and after only four minutes Robbie Herdman crossed for the opening score after some incisive Tyne play had put the visitors line under early pressure. Phil Belgian converted with a towering kick from the touchline.
Twelve minutes later Tyne looked to have sealed the victory when a period of sustained pressure was rewarded with a Douglas Jupp try from a strong forward drive.
Any thoughts that Cleckheaton may now capitulate were quickly dispelled as within 5 minutes the Yorkshiremen scored a converted try of their own with their forwards driving over after a period of pressure on the Tyne line.
With almost 20 minutes of normal time remaining the match seemed all to play for but to Tynedale's credit Cleckheaton, despite having a fair share of possession, rarely threatened to score again with the majority of play being around halfway and it was Tynedale who spurned several golden opportunities to break away for a clinching score.
Hull Ionians 10 v Tynedale 8 (Half Time: 5-0)
Tynedale gave a generally below par performance and suffered the consequences. In a match in which defences usually had the upperhand it was Hull who had the better of the territorial battle and shaded a poor match.
After a lifeless 30 minutes it was Hull who scored first - forcing an unconverted try after a period of pressure. This did serve to briefly inspire Tyne and for the first time in the match we did begin to threaten the Hull line but the interval came with the home side having a 5-0 advantage.
The 2nd period opened well for Tyne with Stuart Johnson scoring a try within two minutes to level the scores. Phil Belgian kicked a penalty after 10 minutes later to edge Tyne ahead but Hull came back and scored the winning try with eight minutes left on the clock.
Tynedale 19 v Nuneaton 10 (Half Time: 5-10)
Tynedale became the first team to defeat Nuneaton in the league this season with whatt was a comprehensive victory with Tyne on top in all departments throughout most of the match.
The match started poorly for Tyne when Nuneaton crossed for a try wide out within the opening two minutes when Tyne's defensive discipline was found wanting. Tyne dominated most of the next 20 minutes but were unable to break through and Nuneaton scored their second try following a rare excursion into Tynedale's territory.
Despite being two scores down Tynedale's heads didn't go down and throughout the match the forwards bossed the set pieces and the backs looked far sharper than the opposition. A vital try before half time came when Chris Small scored from a well organised driving maul to make it 5-10 at the interval.
Tyne immediately took the initiative at the start of the second half and they set the tone for the rest of the match with Nuneaton continually being forced onto the back foot. Tyne pressed the Nuneaton line without reward but were eventually rewarded when Phil Belgian opted to kick a penalty into touch and Small claimed his second score from the resulting line-out drive, Belian converting to edge Tyne into the lead.
The Tynedale pressure continued as Nuneaton struggled to get out of their own half and some slick handling and sharp finishing from Hamish Smale resulted in a try which effecively sealed the victory.
The only minus on the day was Tyne's failure to score a deserved fourth try to gain the extra bonus point that their play thoroughly deserved.
New Brighton 16 v Tynedale 48 (Half Time: 11-24)
Tynedale overcame struggling New Brighton with a fine seven try display.
Phil Belgian celebrated his return from injury with a penalty after only 2 minutes to get the scoreborad moving. This early lead was increased after 7 minutes when Andrew Murray combined with Scott Breerton for the opening try.
New Brighton then had their brightest spell with a penalty quickly followed by a try to make the score 8-10 after 15 minutes.
A quick tap penalty resulted in a Hamish Smales try and Stuart Johnson ran in from his own half to score a fine individual try to make it 24-11 to Tynedale at the interval.
Tyne were quickly out of sight in the second half with Rupert Neville and Ed Holmes scoring early tries. Jack Harrisonj was next to get his name on the scoresheet before Neville scored his second.
New Brighton gained some consolation for a battling performance with a last minute try.
Tynedale 25 v Kendal 3 (Half Time: 15-3)
Visitors Kendal went into an early lead when they converted a penalty almost straight from the kick off.
Tyne quickly shrugged off the early Kendal score and Chris Small crossed for a try following impressive lineout work.
Tyne continued to press but a resolute Kendal defence held form until the 22nd minute when a scintillating back move resulted in a try for Hamish Smales which was converted by Rupert Neville who then kicked a penalty to make the score 15-3 at the interval.
The second period started well for Tyne when an excellent handling movement resulted in Ed Holmes scoring a fine try but the visitors were in a determined mood and although seldom showing anything as an attacking force their defence held out stoutly until the dying minutes when Gavin Beasley scored the "bonus point" try.
Macclesfield 21 v Tynedale 22 (Half Time: 16-8)
An excellent hard-earned away victory with Tynedale recovering from a sticky opening half .
It took only 3 minutes for Macclesfield to open the scoring with a penalty but Tyne quickly replied when Gavin Beasley, the first of three successful Tynedale kickers on the day, slotted a penalty for the visitors.
Macclesfield soon kicked their second penalty, however, and then forced their way further ahead when they scored a converted try following a strong lineout drive.
Tyne then showed their paces in the backs and after an excellent move featuring Jack Harrison and Hamish Smales it was hooker Chris Small who crossed for Tyne's first try to bring the scores to 13-8. Shortly before half-time a third successful Macclesfield penalty made it a16-8 to the home side at the interval.
A regular feature in recent weeks for Tynedale has been their strong second half performance and this was to be no exception with Ben Duncan scoring a try converted by Andrew Murray to bring Tyne within a single point.
Cameron Johnston then made a brilliant 50 metre run which resulted in Ed Holmes going over - Rupert Neville converting to give a healthy 22-16 lead.
A second Macclesfield converted try from a line-out drive meant the Tynedale faithfull could not relax during the final minutes but Tyne held on for a tremendous away victory.
Tynedale 16 v Fylde 8 (Half Time: 8-8)
Tynedale's tremendous team spirit and excellent defence coupled with fine opportunitism saw us through to victory on a day when several areas didn't function as well as could be hoped.
Tyne got off to a dreadful start and were 5-0 down within 2 minutes after an unkind bounce and hesitation led to a Fylde try. Although Gavin Beasley narrowed the margin with a successful penalty almost straight from the restart it was the visitors who generally dominated throughout the first half.
A Fylde penalty after 10 minutes restored the 5 point margin but that was the last of Fylde's scoring with an excellent defence holding out against a Fylde team who at times lacked ideas although they had plenty of ball in that opening half. A killer blow came on the stroke of half time when Ed Holmes finished well following a rare excursion into Fylde territory. As the half time whistle blew it was Fylde who's heads were down and Tyne who now had a spring in their step.
The second half Tyne performance was much improved with the home side now having the majority of possession and Beasley kicked his second penalty after 48 minutes to put us in the lead for the first time. A critical moment came, however, after 65 minutes when the Fylde winger dived for the corner but was adjudged to have hit the flag first.
The final nail was put in Fylde's coffin after 73 minutes when Holmes claimed his second try to seal the victory. Fylde were left shaking their heads wondering where it had all gone wrong.
Darlington MP 7 v Tynedale 11 (Half Time: 7-6)
After a 4 week break Tynedale were pleased to shake off the cobwebs and come away from Darlington with a hard earned victory.
Generally the Tyne pack more than matched the home side whilst the backs always looked the more dangerous without ever really putting things together.
Tyne edged into the lead after ony two minutes when skipper Phil Belgian marked his welcome return with a converted penalty. Will Massey then had a try disallowed when the final pass was adjudged to be forward before Belgian kicked his second penalty after 20 minutes.
Park came back and capitalised on a strong period when they worked the ball from a close in line out to score aconverted try just before the interval to take a half time lead.
Tyne went back into the lead early in the second period after incisive breaks from Belgian and the ever dangerous Hamish Smales created the try scoring opprtunity for the ever present Scott Breerton to dive over.
Tyne generally had the advantage over the remaining period although it took fine defensive work from Ben Duncan and Smales to prevent a likely Park try.
Bradford & Bingley 38 v Tynedale 29 (Half Time: 38-7)
Tynedale lost an amazing match against promotion favourites Bradford & Bingley in what was quite literally 'a game of two halves'. With no significant wind advantage B&B ran wild in the first half and scored six tries whilst Tynedale, despite losing two key forwards in the first half and with winger Ed Holmes playing in the back row, scored five tries in the second with the Bees drawing a blank.
The Bees went into an early lead , scoring two tries in the opening 10 minutes, one converted, but Tyne hit back when Ben Duncan finished off a 70 metre handling movement, Will Massey converting.
The rest of the first half was one way traffic and Tyne's cause wasn't helped when Robbie Herdman had to leave with a shoulder injury and Ben Marshall departed with a fractured thumb.
The Tynedale faithfull feared a right thumping at half time but the lads came out with their heads held high and quickly discovered that the Bees were not quite the same side when on the back foot.
Duncan scored his second try early in the half, converted by Gavin Beasley, and in a magical 10 minute spell between 60 and 70 minutes Will Massey scored a hat trick of tries - unfortunately none being converted. It was a patched up Tynedale side who looked the likely victors as the match entered the final 10 minutes but a combination of missed opportunities and sturdy defence ensured the Bees held out for victory.
Leicester Lions 19 v Tynedale 23 (Half Time: 9-16)
A depleted Tynedale squad came away from league newcomers Leicester Lions with a well earned victory , scoring three good tries and having to defend excellently at the end to secure a deserved victory.
Tynedale began with their usual bright start and Will Massey kicked a penalty after only 3 minutes only for the home side to draw level with a kick of their own. The Lions then took the lead on 22 minutes with their second successful penalty but Ed Holmes finished off a fine Tynedale move to score his third try in 2 weeks. A further Massey penalty was again quickly cancelled out by a Leicester kick but on the stroke of half time youngster Hamish Smales celebrated his return from injury with a trademark individual try.
The Lions levelled the scores after only 8 minutes of the second half after strong pressure but Tyne were in no mood for lying down and Massey scored a fine try within 3 minutes which he converted. The period of scoring continued with Leicester kicking a penalty after 54 minutes.
There were no further scores as the Tyne gave an immense defensive performance to keep the home side at bay.
Tynedale 20 v Preston Grasshoppers 17 (Half Time: 10-10)
Tyne got back to winning ways against high flying Preston Grasshoppers, playing some excellent rugby in an entertaining encounter.
Tyne made a great start on a pitch which was in superb condition considering recent bad weather and Ed Holmes marked his return to the team with a good finish to a splendid Tynedale move. Tyne continued to threaten with their bright expansive brand of rugby and were rewarded after 15 minutes when Holmes scored his second following further slick handling.
Hoppers bagan to gradually force themselves into the game with their big forward drives proving a real handful but fortunately for Tyne the Hoppers backs never demonstrated any cohesive skills.
As the half progressed Hoppers began to dominate territorially but excellent Tyne defence coupled with fine line out work held them at bay. After 20 minutes Hoppers kicked a penalty to narrow the gap but they had to wait until 37 minutes before they drew level from a lineout maul after Douglas Jupp had once again been yellow carded for pulling down a maul.
The second period mirrored the first in that it was Tynedale who took the early initiative before Hoppers forward orientated game began to dominate. Will Massey converted a penalty almost straight from the kick off and after 6 minutes Ben Duncan scored following a typical barnstorming run to make the scoreline 20-10.
Tyendale's defence then became a key feature of the match as time after time they knocked Hoppers back in their tracks with a fine display of controlled, aggressive defence. After 29 minutes however Hoppers eventually forced their way over and the kick was successful to leave a very thin 3 point advantage to Tyne.
Tyne's defence in the final period remarkably went up one gear further and even the Hoppers attempts at further driving mauls were dismantled by Tyne's forceful defence and in the final 5 minutes it was Tynedale who looked the more likely scorers.
Darlington 30 v Tynedale 16 (Half Time: 12-5)
It was a dissappointing day for Tynedale as they lost out to an efficient Darlington team and suffered two serious injuries in the process. Already deprived of several key backs, with three backs making their 1stXV debuts, matters were to worsen when Aaron Charlton broke an arm after 15 minutes and skipper Phil Belgian fractured a hand and was replaced at half time.
Tyne started well and Will Massey fully capitalised on a Gavin Beasley pass to score a fine try under the posts after only 4 minutes. The lead was short lived however as within two minutes some slick Darlington handling exposed some weak Tynedale handling and the scores were level.
Further Darlo pressure resulted in a penalty after 15 minutes but two Belgian penalties after 25 and 26 minutes edged Tyne ahead. A fine try for Darlington howver almost straight from the restart gave the home side a 15-13 advantage.
Five minutes before the interval Belgian kicked his third penalty to give Tyne a 16-15 advantage.
The depleted Tynedale side were never able to assert themselves after the interval and Douglas Jupp was yellow carded after only 5 minutes for pulling down a maul. Darlington quickly took advantage and scored a converted try within 5 minutes to go back into the lead.
On 58 minutes Darlington kicked a penalty to extend their lead and the result was sealed with Darlington's fourth try aftre 64 minutes.
Tynedale 27 v Hull Ionians 14 (Half Time: 12-5)
Tynedale pulled off a good victory with an indifferent performance and secured a bonus point in the process.
Playing with a strong breeze in the first half Tynedale started in sluggish mood - missing many tackles and generally being a yard off the pace in both action and mind. Hull deservedly opened the scoring after only 5 minutes with an unconverted try.
Tynedale's play in the opening quarter of an hour was probably as poor as that offered in their opening home fixture against DMP. We did eventually begin to assemble some form of control and Colin Murphy crossed wide out after 14 minutes - Phil Belgian's conversion was adjudged to have missed although most onlookers thought it had been a good 2 feet inside the upright!!
Shortly afterwards Gavin Beasley cut through for a try under the posts which Belgian did convert but that completed the scoring for the half and a 12-5 advantage seemed a slender one having to face the elements in the second period.
As it turned out Tyne's lead was rarely in danger and there was only ever going to be one winner throughout the second period as Tynedale upped their level and Hull only really looked dangerous in the final 5 minutes with both Tyne's locks in the sin bin as the referee appeared to bow to persistant pressure from the elder statesmen in the Ionian's pack.
Eight minutes into the half Murphy forced his way over for his second try after some good rugby - Belgian converting with an excellent kick. The teams exchanged penalties before the result was sealed when on 64 minutes Robbie Herdman crossed after some excellent team play with Scott Breerton and Andrew Murray to the fore.
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Nuneaton 26 v Tynedale 21(Half Time: 40-0)
Tynedale were a little unfortunate to have to settle for one bonus point following their long trip to Nuneaton with several key decisions going against them in what was generally a closely contested match.
After 5 minutes Phil Belgian kicked Tyne into the lead but the home side retalliated with a converted try after Scott Breerton had been yellow carded. With Tynedale's lively backs looking ever dangerous Tyne edged into the lead with two Belgian penalties before half time - one mighty effort from his own ten metre line.
Nuneaton upped their game in the 3rd quarter and Tynedale had to defend strongly but Nuneaton scored their second converted try to regain the lead. which was followed by two penalties. In the final quarter Tynedale got back into the match and Keith Dungait scored a good try which Belgian converted and then further pressure was rewarded with a Colin Murphy try.
Tynedale failed to capitalise on a couple of half chances and it was the home side who sealed the match with two penalties in the final 10 minutes.
Tynedale 61 v New Brighton 5(Half Time: 40-0)
Tynedale produced some scintillating rugby to completely overwhelm a dispirited New Brighton side who only really played with any spirit or self-belief in the final few minutes of the match.
The match was only 2 minutes old when Tyne, playing with a stiff breeze, opened the scoring. From a 5 metre scum the ball was moved wide and Ben Duncan's perfectly timed pass found the electric William Massey who darted over for the first of his three tries.
Tyne's handling and support play was of a high standard throughout the match and the second try came only 3 minutes later when Keith Dungait scored after another fine Massey run.
Massey was in untouchable form and after 13 minutes he sped over again following an incisive break from Gavin Beasley. Massey's hat trick came after only 22 minutes when he scored a fine individual score, beating several would be defenders with a fine display of flair, balance and speed.
A strong run from Duncan then set up the position for a penalty try - the speedy Hamish Smales being pushed as he went for the touch down.
The entertaining half ended with Paul Scott finishing off another fine display of running and handling to make the score 40-0 at the interval.
The second period started better for New Brighton although they rarely threatened the Tynedale try line. Hamish Smales scored after 15 minutes when he finished off some good handling with a brilliant demonstration of finishing and Dan Herdman scored shortly afterwards when Phil Belgian made string in-roads into the visitor's defence.
Tynedale's scoring was complete after 30 minutes of the second period when Graeme Smith intercepted in his own 22 feeding Andrew Murray who passed the ball on to Smales whose pace did the rest.
New Brighton then had their only period of ascendency and were rewaded for their efforts with a try wide out in the dying minutes.
Kendal 15 v Tynedale 23 (Half Time: 8-0)
Tyne didn't take their early opportunities and paid the penalty when Kendal kicked a penalty to take the lead.. The majority of the first half was played in the centre of the field with neither side gaining the upper hand. It was Kendal however who scored again with a fine individual try to take a 8-0 half time advantage.
The second period started well for Tynedale with Phil Belgian kicking two penalties but we then lost Ed Holmes who was red carded for foul play. Worse followed when Douglas Jupp was yellow carded but 13-man Tynedale played with great spirit and went into the lead with a good try from William Massey, converted by Belgian.
Tyne were now in reasonable control and Keith Dungait scored a good try, again converted by Belgian.
Further pressure was rewarded with a Gavin Beasley drop goal to seal the victory. Kendal scored a last minute consolation try which was converted to narrow the margin.
Moseley 59 v Tynedale 24 (Half Time: 40-5)
Tyne were overwhelmed by a slick Moseley side who showed everyone why they are riding high, unbeaten, at the top of National Two.
Tynedale got off to a disastrous start and were caught completely cold when Moseley scored a try almost straight from the kick off. An excellent individual try from Will Massey after 8 minutes provided a ray of hope but this was quickly squashed when the impressive Moseley side ran in a further five tries to give them a handsome 40-5 advantage.
The match was now over as a contest but Tynedale competed well in the second period and were rewarded with three good tries of their own through Scott Breerton, Hamish Smales and Jerome Parker although Moseley also helped themselves to three further second half tries.
Tynedale 22 v Macclesfield 7 (Half Time: 5-7)
Tynedale recorded their first home victory of the season with a victory over Macclesfield who have, like Tynedale, had their ups and downs during the opening weeks of the new season.
Macclefield, playing with the wind in the first half, began the match strongly and would have opened the scoring in the first five minuted had handling erros not let them down. The visitors continued to dominate the opening quarter but good defence and Macclesfield mistakes combined to prevent any score.
On 26 minutes the visitors did take a deserved lead after another period of sustained pressure. Tyne, however, came staright back and scored themselves within two minutes when Andrew Murray and Grant Rastall combined to give flyer Cameron Johnston the chance to demonstrate his pace to score an unconverted try.
Thirteen minutes into the second period Tyne edged ahead when Will Massey converted a penalty after Macclesfield had stepped offside. Five minutes later the lead was increased when Belgian crossed after a strong surge from Douglas Jupp, Massey converting.
Within five minutes the match was effectively over when Ben Duncan scored Tynedale's third try, Massey converting with a drop kick.
Macclesfield attacked strongly in the last 10 minute but were unable to breach the strong Tynedale defence.
Nuneaton 14 v Tynedale 19 (Half Time: 8-0)
Powergen National Trophy
Tynedale played some excellent rugby in defeating previously unbeaten Nuneaton in the third round of the Powergen National Trophy.
Playing with the wind in the first half Tynedale couldn't take their chances and found themselves 8-0 down to the home side conceding a penalty after 33 minutes and a try in first half added time. We also lost livewire centre Ali Gray with a knee injury allowing Jerome Parker to make his debut.
Tyne were soon back into the match in the second period however and controlled large passages of play. Ed Holmes scored wide out after only 3 minutes to narrow the deficit but straight from the restart Nuneaton dropped a goal to make the score 11-5.
An excellent Tynedale try followed when Will Massey combined with youngster Hamish Smales who demonstrated his rare talent in beating four defenders to score - Massey converting to give us a 12-11 advantage..
Nuneaton regained the lead after 55 minutes with a penalty but Tynedale were not to be denied and after 64 minutes some strong forward play paved the way for Ben Duncan to score , Massey again converting.
Tyne finished the match relatively comfortably to record a thoroughly deserved victory.
Fylde 10 v Tynedale 46 (Half Time: 3-20)
It was true "rags to riches" for Tynedale as we produced some scintillating rugby to blow away a Fylde side who themselves were looking to make amends for a poor showing in their previous match. Tynedale scored seven tires in all - the first time we have scored seven in a match since October 2002 when we scored eight against Huill Ionians.
Tyne played with the wind in the first half and took the initiative with a Will Massey penalty after only two minutes. With Tyne showing their intentions to move the ball quickly whereever possible Fylde were soon seen to be struggling in this department and Massey scored a try wide out with only 14 minutes gone.
Fylde briefly responded with a converted penalty but Tyne were determined to make it their day and Massey came into the line to give debutant Cameron Johnston the chance to show his paces, which he did as he flew over from 40 metres out.
Ali Gray then capitalised on a Fylde handling error to score under the posts making it 20-3 to Tynedale at half time.
Fylde's hopes of turning the game around in the second period were soon ended when strong play from Ben Duncan gave Johnston the chance to score his second try. Massey then scored his second try after further superb play.
Jack Smales then got in on the act to score two tries in the last quarter and Fylde's only consolation came right at the death when they scored a converted try.
Tynedale 14 v Darlington MP 16 (Half Time: 3-8)
Probably the least written about this the better - a bad performance in a bad match which was badly officiated.
Tyendale started well and flung the ball around with good pace and control and were rewarded with a Phil Belgian penalty with only 2 minutes gone. The quality of the first few minutes was never repeated and Darlington Mowden Park controlled the next period of play and were rewarded with a converted try.
Exchanges (and mistakes) were quite even for the remainder of the first half with Tynedale spurning several glaring opportunities and it was the visitors who scored again with a penalty for a daft offence at a scrum.
Ben Duncan was yellow carded shortly before the interval when he was deemed to have hung on too long after being tackled on the visitors 22 - what is happening to rugby?
The poor quality of rugby continued n the second half with errors and turnovers in abundance. Tynedale largely monopolised possession but struggled to control the ball and rarely looked like breaking through. A key moment in the match came after 10 minutes of the second half when Tynedale's most dangerous looking back, Phil Belgian, went off injured although Will Massey kicked a penalty immediately afterwards.
Park scored their second try following their only trip into Tyne's 22 in the second half when the home defence was broken for the second time with worrying ease.
The sides exchanged penalties and Tyne's play showed some improvement in the last 10 minutes with their forwards starting to ask some questions of the visiting defence. A Hamish Smales try with only two minutes of normal time remaining gave Tyne the chance to draw level but the conversion attempt failed.
With Tyne now pressing it seemed a late score was likely. A long period of added time was anticipated but despite the stop/start nature of the second half and the frequent lengthy breaks in play the referee deemed only four minutes was required - his decision to blow the final whistle early was perhaps a fitting end to a fairly poor game of rugby.
Blaydon 30 v Tynedale 22 (Half Time: 11-10)
Tynedale will take some confidence from this close defeat against neighbours Blaydon who fielded a pack almost 2 stone a man heavier than Tyne's.
Tynedale played with the breeze in the opening half and started slowly with Blaydon converting two penalties in the opening 10 minutes. The Tynedale backs posed problems for Blaydon all day and young debutant Hamish Smales finished well after a strong Ben Duncan break, Phil Belgian converted and then kicked a penalty to give Tyne a 10-6 lead.
Tynedale then lost Scott Breerton to the sin bin for that referee's favourite of "slowing the ball down" and Blaydon's forwards increased their pressure and scored two tries either side of half time to take an 18-10 lead.
Tynedale came back well and Douglas Jupp drove through for a try but further strong Blaydon forward play resulted in Blaydon's third try to make the score 25-15.
Belgian then scored Tyne's third try which he converted to leave a close 22-25. Tyne had chances to take victory but it was Blaydon who, deep into injury time, sealed victory with a typical forward rumble over from a 5m line out.