The home side controlled the game from the start and were soon two unconverted scores up. The first came after the forwards and backs combined well to put John McGlade in a little space on the wing. John took his chance well and forced his way over in the corner.

The second was again scored by McGlade, this time appearing on the left wing, riding a couple of tackles to score. Had he not scored, he’d have had an apology or two to make having ignored several of his team mates in support, showing the confidence in himself to score.

Ways managed a third try just before the break when another period of pressure led to another unconverted try in the right corner. Ways were good value for their half time lead and could infact have scored more had they managed to convert all of the chances they created.

The second half started with Ways on the attack again. Unfortunately, they soon lost Sid Carter following a high tackle which saw him leave the field with an eye injury and double vision 10 minutes into the half.

Initial this didn’t seem to affect Ways as Doug went over for another unconverted try to secure the bonus point.

Whittington continued to plug away, and following Ways losing a player to the sin bin, they scored a converted try. Whittington began to put Ways under pressure in the scrum and asked more questions of the home side.

Late on, Whittington drove the home scrum back into their own 22. Ways managed to retain possession of the ball and after a powerful run from the No8, the backs combined well to go the length of the pitch and score what was described by many on the side as one of the best tries seen from a Five Ways team..

Those watching also said that the try scorer, a certain Captain Seamus, somewhat spoilt the whole try with an unnecessary, extravagant dive when he could have easily gone under the posts.

I have had to rely on the assistance of others for the reporting of the last try as I was on the way to hospital suffering with an eye injury and double vision, so thanks to Billy Carroll for his assistance with the report. I must add that he was not alone in his description of the skippers dive!

This week, Ways travel to high flying Civil Service for what will no doubt be a difficult game, however having recorded 5 wins from our last 6 matches, we can do so with a good level of confidence.