Cook stays steady to frustrate Phoenix

Midlands Premier
SCUNTHORPE and Newport Salop both maintained their 100 per cent records as they recorded a fourth win from four, but Scunthorpe left it late to beat Doncaster Phoenix 27-26.
Doncaster led 12-3 at halftime and, although Oliver Cole’s try edged Scunthorpe ahead, two further Phoenix tries allowed them to open up a 26-12 lead.
Scunthorpe wouldn’t be denied though, as Dave Garbutt’s double brought them back within six.
And, when Josh Bird crossed, Paul Cook’s conversion allowed the visitors to snatch victory.
Newport meanwhile thrashed Syston 61-3, runnin...

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