A SUPERB all-round display by Tynedale saw them twist the tails of Sheffield Tigers on their first ever visit to Dore Moor, and return with maximum points.

After years of being racked with travel sickness, Tynedale have suddenly discovered the secret of winning away from home.

For this was their third away win on the trot, and their fourth victory in a row to climb to a healthy eighth place in Division Two North.

And the victory was achieved with something of a scratch side, for the talented trio of Dan Taylor, Ash Smith and Will Miller were all missing for various reasons.

But stepping back up to the plate after missing the last few games was the powerful Henry Hadfield, who celebrated his return with a brace of tries.

Jack Harrison played exceptionally well as an emergency fly half also scoring his now customary try, while Hadfield and Oli Walker, who usually play on the wings, ran straight and true in the centre.

There was also a promising display from debutant James Spencer, a student at Loughborough University.

The forwards scrummaged well, and the line-out was exceptional, with Graeme Dunn and Harry Snowden jumping and catching well, as did replacement Finlay Magowan.

The Tigers kicked off with the advantage of a slight slope on a chilly, windless day, but it was Tynedale who were first to score when hooker Jamie Blamire kept up his fine try scoring record when he was driven over from a line out catch and drive after 10 minutes.

The try was not converted, but on 14 minutes, Hadfield showed his class with a magnificent 40 metre run which saw him touch down under the posts for Matty Outson to convert and make it 12-0.

However, Tynedale then lost their way, allowing the Tigers to come roaring back into the game with a try from Ed Simmons on 25 minutes. The conversion looked easy, but unfortunate kicker Tom Outram’s foot slipped on the greasy surface, and the ball screwed wide.

The respite was brief, for after another period of pressure, back rower Steve Walker powered over from the base of a scrum for Angus Bowyer to bring the scores level from the tee,

The Tigers dominated the rest of the half, and Tynedale were fortunate to still be level at the break Outson eased Tynedale back in front with a penalty early in the second half, before the scrum half produced a piece of magic to release Spencer, who sent Harrison in for a converted try to make it 22-12.

The exuberant Hadfield blasted his way over for the bonus point try to take the score to 27-12, before the excellent Walker rounded off a fine display with the fifth try in stoppage time, converted by the jubilant Outson.

Tynedale play their final home game of the year on Saturday at 2pm when the boys from the Black Country, fourth placed Stourbridge, will be bidding to prevent Tynedale stretching their great run of victories to six games. Their opponents have won all eight of their home games, but have only won once on the road.