1st XV
Matches
Sat 06 Apr 2013  ·  North 1 East
Morley
64
12
Keighley RUFC
1st XV
Morley 64  Keighley 12

Morley 64 Keighley 12

Kate Metcalfe7 Apr 2013 - 12:58
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Morley in excellent end of season form were too big and fast for an under strength Keighley.

In brilliant sunshine Keighley’s Alex Brown opened the scoring with an early penalty. Morley responded with a well taken try by winger Karl Bradshaw, converted by Simon Bradshaw. Keighley tried hard but were finding the going difficult.

With a ready supply of good possession Morley moved the ball around well. Unable to break down a tight defence outside half Mark Chester kicked to the corner, a lucky bounce and Bradshaw was in again, brother Simon adding the extras.

Keighley fought back and gained two penalties for Alex Brown, at the stroke of half time Bradshaw extended Morley’s lead with a penalty.

Keighley started the second half well, but were let down by some poor ball retention and simple mishandling. Morley with their scavenging back row causing problems raised their game. Once again a simple kick into the corner paid dividends and a well taken try for number eight Tom Clough, converted by Bradshaw.

Keighley battling hard against the odds were rewarded for their efforts with a penalty from Alex Brown. Once again sustained Morley pressure gave Clough his second try, converted yet again by Bradshaw who was having a good day with the boot.

At this stage of the game with a healthy lead Morley upped the pace, a rapidly tired looking Keighley had no answers, a well taken try by substitute back Mark Cooke opened the floodgates and five further winger tries, two for Karl Bradshaw and three for Simon Bradshaw who also landed all the conversions.

Match details

Match date

Sat 06 Apr 2013

Kickoff

15:00

Competition

North 1 East
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Rugby Development Sponsor  - Adaptive Control Solutions Ltd.
Silver Sponsor - Hebden and holding
Silver Sponsor - Calvert Construction
Stags Sponsor - Front Five Building Services
Sponsor - Sugden Amenity
Club Sponsor - Sugden Contractors