By ED WILLIAMS
Wharfedale… 24
Hull Ionians… 12

WHARFEDALE put the blues of the last few weeks behind them and produced a whole-hearted display to beat table-toppers Hull Ionians.
There was a feeling that, even when Hull dominated early on and went 5-0 up, Wharfedale could still win the match.
Dale had to play with 14 men for most of the game after Matty Houghton was red-carded but this seemed only to strengthen their resolve.
All six tries were scored by forwards and Dale outscored the visitors by four to two.
Hull started the scoring with a catch-and-drive try awarded to Da...