Rockcliffe lose robust game
Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC 7 Wallsend RFC 15
Published Date:
04 September 2008
ROCKCLIFF'S pre-season preparation came to a close with a robust encounter against Wallsend.
Despite the visitors being coached by Newcastle Falcons prop Mickey Ward, the home pack held their own, however, a shortage of back line power proved to be Rockcliff's undoing.
Noel Mather opened a 5-0 lead for Rockcliff and Rob Byrne converted but Wallsend edged into the lead and held out to win.
Whitley Bay Rockcliff 2nd XV 12 Wallsend 2nd XV 39
DESPITE a good 40-minute spell of pressure the Vikings could not find the scores to narrow the gap against Wallsend.
Tries from John Dixon and Alun James and a Chris Foster conversion were not a fair reflection of the possession the home side had, but the Wallsend defence did well to keep Rockcliff out.
The full article contains 136 words and appears in News Guardian newspaper.
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Last Updated:
04 September 2008 8:20 AM
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Source:
News Guardian
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Location:
Whitley Bay
