Sale, as they have done for a large portion of this season, kept the pressure on Caldy during this contest and did lead 9-7 shortly after the break, but they could not get over the whitewash at a packed out Paton Field. Jonathan Keep's side knew they had to depart the Wirral with a victory in order to take the title race to the final weekend of the campaign, but despite their best efforts, the National One trophy was lifted by a Caldy side that ended their term on a 17-game winning run. "Elated, all about the lads, " Caldy Director of Rugby Gareth Davies told The National League Rugby Review Show. "They were absolutely brilliant again.
Elsewhere, Angus White's late try helped Tynedale to a narrow 27-24 win over Blaydon, Loughborough Students beat Bournville 19-16 and Wharfedale ran in eight tries to comfortably defeat Harrogate 56-18. National Two South The National Two South battle for promotion will go to the final weekend of the season after both Esher and Redruth recorded maximums in Round 29. League leaders Esher overpowered Worthing Raiders to clinch a 39-19 win which keeps them four points clear at the top and in control of the title race. An early try from Pierre Thompson set the tone for the Eees who raced into a 20-0 lead. The scrum-half went on to add a second whilst No.
Clifton's title bid has now officially come to an end after the Lavendar and Blacks lost an entertaining Bristol derby 32-31 against Dings Crusaders. Waylon Gasson's late try means Matt Salter's men will conclude a strong term in third place whilst the Crusaders' recent run of eight wins from their last nine games means they are now on the cusp of securing a top half finish.
National Two North Hull survived three yellow-cards against neighbours Hull Ionians to secure a 31-29 victory and in doing so, sealed promotion to National One. Gary Pearce's men had Stephen Johnson and Will Hall in the sin-bin inside the opening quarter as the I's - who also had Alex Campbell yellow-carded - built a 12-7 lead thanks to Ben Stephenson's effort and a penalty try. However, Hull were able to regather themselves and surge ahead with tries from Ali Thompson, Mike Adlard and Simon Humberstone but this pulsating derby continued to entertain. Hull Ionians responded with Lewis Minikin, Chris Morton and Josh Thundercliffe all going over as they wiped out the league leaders' 14 point advantage to nudge themselves in front. To add to Hull's problems, they also had Laurence Cowan sin-binned during this period. — Hull RUFC (@hullrugbyunion) April 24, 2022 The table toppers were now 29-26 down- which still would have been enough for them to clinch the National Two North title - but Hull had other ideas as with the clock in the red, Reece Dean scooted over to send the Ferens Ground into a frenzy as Pearce's boys created history.
10 Sam Morley kicked 10 points before the interval. Fergus Donnelly and Tomasz Pozniak both dotted down in a four minute window to keep Peter Winterbottom's side firmly in the ascendancy and their victory was ultimately wrapped up when Tom James scored Esher's fifth just before the hour. Another great win in front of a huge crowd for @esherrugby 39-19 @WorthingRFC #Rugby #sportsphotography pic.
"Very emotional, " Pearce told The National League Rugby Review Show. "You put a lot into it, the lads have put a lot into it so to also come away with that result in the manner of the game as well just makes it all the more emotional. I did it [gained promotion] with the I's way back so do it with these (Hull) is fantastic. " The race for the silver medal spot is still on as both Rotherham Titans (2nd) and third-placed Sedgley Park collected healthy wins in Round 29.
com/ppusLJY9Tc — Leo the Photographer (@mega_pics_sell) April 23, 2022 Worthing did rally as Dan Sargent, Jack Forrest and Kemp Price all crossed but it was too little, too late as Esher took another step towards a return to National One. As for Redruth, they were also in a relentless mood as nine tries - including a hat-trick from Jack Oulton - saw them breeze past Barnstaple. Nigel Hambly's men know they must beat Leicester Lions on the final day of the campaign and hope Esher stumble at Rochford Hundred if they are to stand any chance of gaining promotion to the third tier.
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Sale were fantastic on the day and caused us loads of problems, but we fixed the problems. I couldn't be any happier! We never thought it would happen. I don't think anyone in the club thought it would happen, but it has! " "I have had some great teams here at Caldy and I have met some top people over the years, but I wouldn't have rather won it with a different team, " added captain JJ Dickinson. "This is my childhood club and to find our way to the Championship with all my mates is just fairytale, isn't it? " WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF NATIONAL ONE. @Champrugby HERE WE COME. pic. twitter.
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