N2N Match Reports

Interesting view on the match, in which Dale where the better allround team but, I think you will find that mistakes are generally made when you are put under pressure. Any gratitude Hull Ionians had, came courtesy of some better work by their forwards.

Onwards and upwards!

Felt like one that got away.

For a 12-8, it was a cracking game. Both teams trying to play open rugby at pace. Leeds tended to look that little bit slicker - passes almost always out in front for people to run onto, slightly straighter lines of running. Their full back was superb.

Leeds' first try came against the run of play but was a great bit of positioning by the defender to get the intercept.

An odd decision for us to go to the corner on the stroke of half time at 7-0 down when we had a penalty on the 22, just to the left of the posts. Take the points, turn around at 7-3 with a strong wind behind seemed the sensible option.

Second 40 was largely played in the Leeds half and with a bit more composure we probably should have had more reward.

Leeds are top for a good reason - looked composed under pressure and took their chances when they came along.