Chesterfield Panthers XV 33 Dronfield 2nd XV 33

Dronfield travelled the short 10 minute journey down the Dronfield Bypass to play local rivals Chesterfield.

Dronfield faced a tough test against a young, quick and well organised Chesterfield Panthers XV in very hot and sunny conditions.

The game ended in a draw 33-33 which seemed a fair result on the day with Dronfield made to work hard.

A late try by 'Big' Joe Cooke gave Dronfield the opportunity to steal the game with the final conversion of the match but unfortunately it was a big ask for Full Back Nick Guth from a difficult position out wide and the kick was missed.

Dronfield Tries:

• Mike Cauldwell
• Matt Nesbitt
• Paul Joyce
• Chris Seal
• Joe Cooke

• Nick Guth (4)

Thank you to Chesterfield Panthers for organising the game which was an excellent pre season run out.