Stortford fightback leaves I’s on a low

By MALLY KNOWLES
TWOpoints gained or three points lost for Hull Ionians in this enthralling contest? Ionians held a 26-8 lead early in the second half, so may consider it three points lost, but they had to rely on the final kick to regain a losing bonus and succumbed to a relentless assault in the final 20 minutes to settle for their first league points of a tough campaign.
After seeing off a bright start from the home side, Stortford established an early lead with a Tom Walker penalty and a try for Ben Keen.
Ionians then took the game by the scruff of the neck to score four tries from Be...

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