Harrogate 41, Bradford & Bingley 7

Bradford & Bingley’s pack had the edge in their 41-7 defeat at Harrogate in National League Two North yesterday but the hosts got just enough ball to gain a distinct advantage in the backs.

“It was a disappointing result after our win against Westoe but we were up against a team that were fourth in the table and included two England Counties players,” said the Bees’ player-coach Stuart Dixon.

“As for man of the match, it probably deserves to go to our pack as a whole – an eighth each.”