LYMM achieved their first ever win at Sheffield Tigers’ ground on Saturday.
Although Lymm continued their unbeaten start to the season 28-27 to stay second in National League 2 North, they were given a stern test by a Yorkshire side now at the foot of the table.
In fact, they needed a slice of luck to take the spoils as Sheffield hit the post with a try conversion which was the last kick of the game.
Two tries in two minutes from Harry Martin and Sam Wadsworth had put Lymm 23-15 in front.
And a James Pitcher try with five minutes to go looked to have sealed matters.
But Sheffield threw the kitchen sink at the visitors and two tries, only the first one converted, left Lymm having to breathe a sigh of relief on the sound of the final whistle.
A relieved director of rugby, Adam Fletche, said: “So pleased we came through our toughest test thus far.
“Dore Moor is a tough place to go and Tigers are a very experienced outfit at this level with some outstanding players.
“I have only ever been on the end of defeats there so bringing home the five points was excellent. We rode our luck at times but credit to the boys for holding out.”
Head coach Andy Davies said: “Credit to Sheffield Tigers. I thought they made us work harder with the ball than we have had to in previous games and they had some strong ball carriers who challenged us defensively.
“It was a real test and one that we were lucky to get through with the win. But it’s another five points on the road and we’ll keep working hard to improve on Tuesday and Thursday for the visit by Harrogate on Saturday.”
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