Rugby Union: Wharfedale deliver goods after recovering from early score setback

Wharfedale were narrow 22-19 winners at South Leicester in National Two North.
Wharfedale's James Tyson. PIC: Tony JohnsonWharfedale's James Tyson. PIC: Tony Johnson
Wharfedale's James Tyson. PIC: Tony Johnson

The home side took an early lead in the fifth minute but Wharfedale hit back 12 minutes later when flanker James Tyson crashed over. Fly-half Jack Blakeney-Edwards then scored three penalties to give Wharfedale a 14-11 lead going in to the later stages of the second half. South Leicester scored a try in the 65th minute to regain the lead going in to the closing minutes.

But No 8 Josh Burridge scored a late try to bring the scores level before Blakeney-Edwards kicked a 78th minute penalty to seal victory for the away side.

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Elsewhere, Otley won 32-17 at home to Tynedale. The visitors took an early lead before left winger Stephen Nolson hit back for Otley. Otley were trailing 17-5 going into the break but forged a comeback in the second half. Two more tries from Nolson, one from second row Brett Mitchell and a double from stand-off Ben Smith were enough for the home side to secure a try bonus point.

Otley's Brett Mitchell. PIC: Simon HulmeOtley's Brett Mitchell. PIC: Simon Hulme
Otley's Brett Mitchell. PIC: Simon Hulme

Sandal secured maximum points in the North Premier league, beating Kendal 44-24 with tries coming from left-winger Danny Grainger (2), flanker Anthony Thompson (2), No 8 David Martin, winger James Ellar, and stand-off Greg Wood who also kicked three conversions and a penalty.

Harrogate did enough to secure a four-try bonus point, but it was in vain as they lost 38-26 at home to Kirby Lonsdale.

Ilkley ran in five tries as they beat hosts Wirral 39-17.