Redruth ruin Raiders' day

But there was no denying Raiders made errors at key moments that prevented them getting the result they required.

Because of the restructuring of the leagues for next season this was probably the last meeting Worthing will have with Redruth after many great matches over the years. They wish them well in their new league whether that be National One or the revamped ‘western version’ of National Two.

Game twenty-six of the season and Redruth were the visitors to Roundstone Lane for a match between second and fourth in the table. Title chances for Raiders had receded after last week’s defeat at Hinckley, now the task was simple, win the remaining five games and hope that Esher, Clifton and Redruth might slip up in the run in to the end of the season.

Nomads close to rugby title.

Rhys Litterick, Will Scholes, Elliott Quinton and Cassius Cleaves returned to the squad for this important fixture. On a bright, cold afternoon the crowd of nearly six hundred expected a close encounter. Redruth kicked off defending the southern end of the ground in the first half. The visitors opened the score with a penalty after five minutes to take an early lead 0-3.

Title hopes hit by Hinckley.

Raiders took the lead ten minutes later after a good build up, stretching the defence, Kieran Leeming put a well-placed grubber kick in behind the defence and Curtis Barnes scooped up the bouncing ball to score in the corner. With the conversion missed the home side now led by 5-3. Within moments the home side found themselves defending a catch and drive near their own line and after conceding a penalty the visitors kicked to touch and again set up the driving maul. When the maul collapsed the referee awarded a penalty try and yellow carded Liam Perkins. Redruth regaining the lead at 5-10.