Woolston Rovers 51

Shaw Cross Sharks 4

ROVERS produced an excellent second half performance to comfortably overcome their Yorkshire oponents in the BNFL National Cup third round at Bennett's Rec.

They turned around leading 9-4 and a Mark Shephard try off a Neil Kelly break two minutes into the second period laid the platform for Woolston to run riot.

Tries followed from Kelly, Mike Briggs, James Bell, a 70 yard special by Mark Wallington and two from Karl Taylor.

Graham Smith crossed for Woolston's only first half try with Steve Martin chipping in with nine goals and Kelly added a drop goal.

The man of the match was Rovers prop forward Shephard. He was well supported by Mike Briggs, Neil Kelly and Nigel Quarmby.

Rovers: S. Martin, M. Carter, J. Bell, K. Taylor, M. Wallington, G. Smith, N. Kelly, M. Shephard, M. Briggs, P. Foster, A. Jude, E. Harris, N. Quarmby. Subs: P. Fiddler, P. Stringer, N. Hyde, C. Rylance.

Tomorrow, Saturday, Rovers are at home to Heworth in the National Conference League Premier Division. Kick off is 2.30pm at Bennett's Rec.

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