1st XV
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Sat 11 Sep 2021  ·  Yorkshire Three
West Park Leeds
19
31
Halifax Vandals RUFC
1st XV
Tries: C Robinson , A Carrington (2), J Crowther, D RichardsonConversions: J Crowther (3)Yellow Carded: J Bloem
West Park Leeds 19-31 Halifax Vandals

West Park Leeds 19-31 Halifax Vandals

Tony Curtis12 Sep 2021 - 07:40
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Halifax Vandals register first win of the Yorkshire Three campaign

Halifax Vandals produced an impressive display as they registered a 31-19 bonus point victory away at West Park Leeds.

Aaron Carrington scored twice, while Chris Robinson, Jimmy Crowther and Danny Richardson also crossed as the Vandals put the hosts to the sword.

Having failed to take their chances in a 28-19 opening day defeat at Castleford, the Vandals made no such mistake this time around, crossing three times in the first half and twice more after the break to quell any home hopes of a West Park revival.

The forwards laid the foundations for the win, with dominance in the scrum and lineout, while the backs looked dangerous throughout.

And it was no surprise when the impressive Robinson scythed through for the opening score. The pack put a WPL scrum under pressure, forcing a rushed clearance that only fell to Joe Greewood. The Vandals full-back seized his chance to break through the first line of defence - and although he was brought down, quick ball released Robinson to dance his way over. Crowther converted.

If the first try was a team effort, the second was all about the pack. A penalty to the corner saw the Vandals set up a catch and drive which was hauled down just short, however the Vandals recycled the ball for Carrington crash over from short range.

The third try followed shortly after when the opportunistic Crowther caught the hosts napping as he took a quick tap 5m out to run over almost unopposed.

The result was pretty much sealed three minutes after the break when Richardson ran a great line and powered over for the bonus point score. Crowther converted.

However Vandals were then guilty of switching off as the hosts hit back with two tries of their own, to give the home fans hope. The Vandals, though, kept their composure and put the result beyond doubt when Carrington scored his second, following great runs from Robinson and Joe Bryson. Crowther converted.

There was late reward for WPL in injury time when they scored a 70m breakaway try against the 14 men of Vandals, with Jordan Bloem having been yellow carded for a deliberate knock on a minute before.

Match details

Match date

Sat 11 Sep 2021

Kickoff

15:00

Meet time

12:45

Competition

Yorkshire Three

League position

12
Halifax Vandals
13
West Park Leeds
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Charity partner - Andy’s Man Club
Kit supplier - VX3
Club Sponsor - Grosvenors Butchers
Club Sponsor - A.D.D. Express Ltd.
Club Sponsor - Marstons Brewery
Club Sponsor - Robert Wade Cars