Hollybush RFC 3 Crickhowell RFC 11
A REGENERATED Crickhowell RFC began their league campaign this season in fine form with an away win over Hollybush RFC.
The pouring rain did neither side any favours and the slippery ball resulted in many handling errors from both teams. Hollybush opened the scoring after ten minutes with a penalty but Crickhowell’s Leon Rees levelled the score soon afterwards following an infringement at the lineout.
The first half ended 3 all with Crickhowell’s defence solidly resisting sustained pressure on their line from the strong Hollybush pack.
In the second half, the pace changed following Lewis Logan’s hand-off which cleared the way for a surge forward. An intelligent kick ahead and the resultant penalty saw Andy Nicholls cross the line for the only try of the game.
It was unconverted but Leon Rees later added a further three points to his tally with a fine touch-line penalty. The game ended with Crickhowell again successfully defending their line.
Saturday September 10 sees Crickhowell in action on their home ground of Parc Broyd against Cwmcarn United RFC.