Not a game of open fluent rugby but a match where both sides played hard and contributed to a thrilling match. Dale dominated the first half and deserved to be in the lead by 19 – 5 at half time. Sheffield then came out for the second half and came very close to winning the fixture but were left with two bonus points after a match ending winning try for Wharfedale.
Both Wharfedale and Sheffield 1st and 2nd Team squads lined up before the match to listen to Flowers of the Field, a lament in honour of the …