This was a tough cup-tie played in a strong wind that restricted free-flowing rugby. Tynedale progressed to a semi-final through a mixture of dogged determination, stout defending and an ability to convert the few available chances on offer.

Blyth had first use of the gale and were able to dominate territorially but the Centurions looked comfortable defending their own line. When danger threatened Mark Smales, Liam Pitt, Rob Earnshaw and Kael Horton were on hand to make try-saving tackles. However, a rare lapse in concentration saw the Blyth number 8 score from a scrum. The lead was increased by the conversion and two penalties.

The Centurions tactics of short-passing between forwards and backs eventually paid dividends after 30 minutes. A charge by Phil Scandle took play over half-way. Enthusiastic support arrived from Michael Ramsay, Rory Craney, James Crosby and Ian Charlton to continue the momentum leading to a scrum in the Blyth 22 metre area. The lively hooker Ollie Murrell struck the ball quickly allowing Chris Kerr to feed Andrew Murray. The fly-half committed defenders with a powerful surge and he was able to release the ball to his supporting skipper Jake Sloan who crossed from short range.

Just before half-time some nice passing allowed Martyn Hutton a little space. The powerful winger drove strongly to half-way, drew the full-back and managed to slip the ball to full-back Rory Dixon who galloped over unopposed. This important score left Blyth in the lead 10-13 but, only a small lead to defend against the conditions.

A full home bench saw six players introduced into the forwards and whilst the fresh legs added impetus it took a while for the new pack to gel.

Murray slotted an early penalty to draw the scores level and, on the hour, the rumbustious Tynedale number 8 Rhys Loughead drove low to within 20 metres. Brogan Millar picked at the ruck and also added distance to set up the ball for the unstoppable Jonny Pape to burst over and touch down with Dixon adding the points.

Tynedale now seemed to be in control but were unable to add to the lead as Steven Blair and Loughead went close.

To their credit, Blyth never gave up and were rewarded by a long range try by their speedy left winger and they failed with a difficult conversion that would have levelled the scores. This led to a final nerve-shredding 5 minutes when Blyth camped near the home line with consecutive line outs, scrums and penalties. Stout defence, with Sam Gill and Callum Foxcroft to the fore, kept them out and a long kick by Murray eventually relieved the pressure.

Tynedale were then awarded a penalty kick and were happy to take the opportunity to run down the clock as Dixon added three points and set the seal on a hard-won victory.