■By TOM BULMER
DMP Sharks ….17 Bristol Bears .10
DMP SHARKS secured an important home win over Bristol Bears after a closely fought game at the Northern Echo Arena.
Justin Loveridge’s side had trailed 5-0 at the break, before tries from Lisa Thomson and Evie Tonkin clinched a nerve-wracking win for the hosts.
A nervy first half saw both sides struggle to get a foothold in the game. The visitors came close to scoring twice in the opening quarter, but the Sharks defence held firm.
The home side’s resistance was broken on 22 minutes when Ellie Mulhearn crossed for the ...