Rosslyn Park secured a thrilling 26-25 victory o..

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Rosslyn Park Edges Blackheath in Thrilling Clash

Rosslyn Park secured a thrilling 26-25 victory over Blackheath in a closely contested match, showcasing their resilience and strong form. This win marks Rosslyn Park's third consecutive victory against top-five teams, keeping them in the hunt for the top of the table. Harry Ledger opened the scoring for Rosslyn Park, with Josh Bragman successfully converting the try. Blackheath quickly responded with tries from Tom Ffitch and Noah Sloot, but Rosslyn Park regained the lead through Rhys Charalambous, who also benefited from another conversion by Bragman.

The intensity of the match continued as Ewan Fenley extended Rosslyn Park's lead to 26-13 early in the second half. However, Blackheath demonstrated their fighting spirit with late tries from Tom Baldwin and Sloot, bringing the score to a nail-biting finish. Despite the pressure, Rosslyn Park managed to hold on for a one-point victory, leaving them seven points behind league leaders Richmond, having played one more game than the top three teams.

In another notable match, Dings Crusaders climbed to eighth place after a commanding 35-3 win over Sedgley Park. Joe Jenkins got Dings off to a strong start with an early try, followed by a conversion from Sam Worsley. Although Sedgley Park's Warren Seals managed to slot a penalty, Dings maintained control, with Aaron Tull scoring another try before halftime. Despite a yellow card for Tomas Gwilliam, Dings secured the bonus point with late tries from Ollie Smith, Jenkins, and Worsley, who completed a perfect conversion record.

Several other matches, including Darlington Mowden Park vs. Richmond and Sale vs. Rams, were postponed due to adverse weather conditions and are expected to be rescheduled for February 1.

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