By NICK PITSON
Henley…52
Barnstaple…27
HENLEYHawks comfortably saw off struggling Barnstaple – scoring eight tries in the process at Dry Leas.
The Hawks were quick out of the blocks, putting the visitors under pressure with their speed and an intent to run the ball at every occasion.
Tom Emery crossed for Hawks after just two minutes, a try which Liam O’Neill converted. Further tries from Sam Portland and then Xavier Andre followed quickly following some strong Hawks running, particularly from Alan Alcock and Joe Butler. Barnstaple only reply was a penalty from scr...