Kempston win Grand Final

Kempston became Merit League Grand Final champions just two weeks after securing the Youngs Bitter Merit League.

Northampton Casuals made the trip to Kempston off the back of a big win against Bletchley to reach the final.

Casuals had the majority of possession in the first half but scores were tied at the half at 14-14. Peters and Bice scoring for Ks.

The second half saw Ks take the lead for the first time and push to a ten point lead, thanks to a Hanney try and Penalty from Campbell.

Causal bounced back with two tries of their own after a flurry of Yellow cards saw both teams rescued in numbers. The match ended at 24-24 and extra time beckoned.

Two five minute halves was enough for Ks to convert another penalty and see the game out.

A brilliant spectacle of rugby saw Ks win the Grand Final and capped off a great season and was further progress for a team that nearly folded just over 3 seasons ago.