Well, let’s focus on the positives: Trees scored four tries and came back with a bonus point. It had started nicely, with nice weather, good pitch, and good offensive intentions, like one of the first moves in the hosts’ half: a nice overload on the blind side of a scrum, which saw Trees’ winger Will Richards, touch down on the corner of the field. However, Moortown quickly scored a few tries, which allowed them to play serenely. Although Trees kept showing offensive intentions, unlucky offloads and some difficulties in set pieces did not result in any tries.

After half-time oranges, Rowntree kept showing their fighting spirit and scored three more tries: one again through their wing Will Richards and two thanks to the hooker Kieran Laws. A tough afternoon, but with lots of positives to build upon for our next game, against Wetherby at their place, on Saturday 1st October at 15:00. Thank you to all who came to support us, and see you all next week!

Tries: Will Richards (2), Kieran Laws (2).
Conversion: D. Harder

Squad: B. Morrison, K. Laws, P. Thompson, J. Hambleton (C), J. Thomson, T. Eaton, A. Robertshaw, I. Henderson, R. Cames, J. Daniels, W. Ginns, D. Straker, D. Harder, W. Richards, N. Thompson.
Subs: M. Cames, M. Chapman, G. Neill, T. Wyles.