Scarborough RUFC end season with superb 39-28 win at home to title-chasing Driffield RUFC

Scarborough ended the season in fine fashion with a terrific 39-28 victory against title chasing Driffield at a sun drenched Silver Royd.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2022, 10:33 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2022, 12:01 BST
Drew Govier on his way to scoring a tryDrew Govier on his way to scoring a try
Drew Govier on his way to scoring a try

The home side opened the scoring when Will Rennard went over but it wasn't long before Driffield took control with a couple of penalties and a try of their own, writes Andy Standing.

A Jordan Holloway try kept Scarborough within touching distance as they trailed 14-12 at the break.

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Skipper Drew Govier put Scarborough in front early in the second half, breaking from deep and cutting in from the right flank to place the ball close to the posts. Tom Harrison made no mistake with the conversion.

The visitors hit back and regained the lead with a converted try before Matty Jones' men took the game by the scruff of the neck.

Tom Harrison crashed over from close range and duly converted before kicking two further penalties.

The home side squandered further chances to extend their lead before, in the final minute, Sam Dawson added the fifth try with Harrison again converting.

There was still time for Driffield to get their own converted try but Scarborough deserved their 39-28 victory.

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