Sheffield Tigers 0 Tynedale 10

Tynedale braved the Arctic conditions to come away with a well deserved win.
On a saturated pitch, with surface water lying, and in a freezing gale force wind with driving rain/hail this match was never going to be a classic and there was never going to be a load of points.
Tynedale played with the tree-bending wind in their favour in the opening half but couldn't capitalise and unusually for a rugby match these days the score was 0-0 at the interval.
A couple of players(backs) even took the opportunity at half-time to take a hot shower in full kit in an attempt to thaw out!!
With Tynedale facing the elements in the second half there were a few die-hard supporters who perhaps doubted our chances.
But the visitors showed true character and grit and the crucial, and only, try came early in the second half with Ralph Johnston getting the touchdown following some dominant forward driving play, Josh Leslie converting for a 7-0 lead.
The momentum now seemed with Tynedale and an impressive defence coupled with disciplined driving play denied a strong Sheffield Tigers any opportunity to get back into the game. The Tynedale pack's dominance denied Sheffield's scrum half any respite, and a converted penalty from Jake Rodgers sealed the win with five minutes to spare.
Henry Wainwright, who is making a habit of "worrying" the opposition, was relentless in carrying across the gain line, ably supported by the rest of the Corbridge express.

Reporter: Chris Leslie