St Neots Rugby Club claimed an impressive victory in their third league game of the season, triumphing 47-33 away at Brackley. The result not only demonstrated their resilience and attacking firepower but also sent a strong message as they look ahead to next week's fixture.
The Saints started the game with an abundance of possession and territory but struggled to turn early pressure into points. Brackley took advantage with two breakaway tries, racing to a 14-0 lead within the first 20 minutes. However, St Neots showed their fighting spirit, hitting back with two well-worked tries, reducing the deficit to just 19-14 by halftime.
The second half saw both teams trading scores, but it was the Saints who began to assert their dominance. A crucial driving maul led by the forwards allowed Luke Nolan to crash over the line, putting St Neots back in the hunt.
Rory Dingemans was a force to be reckoned with, scoring two tries that propelled the Saints into the lead, with Brackley struggling to contain his pace and power. Curt Weaver and Jack Wilkie also made significant contributions with their hard-hitting carries, setting up the perfect platform for Lewis Medlow to barge over for another try.
With momentum firmly in their favour, St Neots sealed the victory in style. They secured the try bonus point and crucially denied Brackley any league points, closing the match with a final score of 47-33.