Wharfedale Rams 61 Old Brodleians Beavers 0

After a lengthy lay off, the Rams took the field against their old rivals the Beavers in decent winter conditions.  Taking the option of playing down the slope first, the Dalesmen made hard work of it for the first 15 minutes, taking their time converting early pressure into points.

The deadlock was broken by scrum half Hayton, who opened the scoring.  Minutes later, Hayton crossed the line again and this time Rhodes converted, as he was to do after every score which followed.  Fast, open play saw Booth scoring next and then Hayton completed his hat trick.  It was, therefore, …