The visitors scored first, but after that it was one way traffic as Bradford GS beat RGS Newcastle 34-3.

They led only 5-3 at half-time, but dominated the second half to such a degree that they scored 29 points without reply.

Bradford played into the wind in the first half and although they made a positive start they were soon back in their own 22 and having to defend.

Newcastle went ahead with a penalty after 11 minutes, but this gave Bradford a breathing space to go down-field and, following a line out ten metres out, Simon Davies drove forward to touchdown for the first try.

From that moment, Bradford dominated the game and created enough chances to be more than 5-3 up at the break.

The second half belonged to Bradford. Charles Hodgson took full advantage of the wind to keep them in Newcastle's 22 throughout the half with accurate line and attacking kicking.

Hodgson extended the lead with a try which he converted in the 42nd minute.

Bradford were winning plenty of ball and released it to the backs, with good effect.

Hodgson dummied with his inside centre and then straightened through the gap to score. He then added a penalty from the 10m line.

Bradford's next points came from Richard Longstaff who received a pass from a quickly taken penalty and then drove forcefully for the line, taking out a couple of defenders as he went over and Hodgson added the extra points.

The next try was the result of good handling and interpassing by the forwards.

Andrew Papworth picked up the ball and threw out an acrobatic pass over his back to winger Michael Langley who raced over in the corner.

Langley then scored his second and Bradford's last try with the final move of the match.

After the ball had been re-cycled several times it was passed out to Langley in space on the right and he raced in to score. Hodgson finished off another fine afternoon by converting from the touchline.

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