A Hazy start ends up impressing all

It was quite literally a hazy start to the Acklam Festival, discovering we weren't registered to compete, the pitches were too small and the mist was coming down, but we don't let that stop us, and we had quick rejig between all the coaches.

And then the funs started, we went on to play a total of three games, two of which were against teams we'd yet to come up against this season in Redcar and Gateshead. Pleased to report that Park went on to be victorious in all three, averaging 6 tries a game.

• Mowden Park 30 v Redcar 10
• Mowden Park 40 v Gateshead 5
• Mowden Park 20 v Billingham 15

Huge credit to all the opposition teams who gave us much closer games than the scores might suggest. Most impressive was the defensive lines now starting to take place, unified pressure against the opposition defence and great support work all across the pitch.

Thanks to all who attended, away at Darlington next week.