By DESMOND HICKIE

Chester.....................45
Harrogate................ 19
In many ways this match was conditioned by the elements. It began with a 20-minute downpour, which made protecting the ball a priority for the whole 80.
Chester pressured the visitors’ line for the first quarter without troubling the scoreboard.
When the rain eased the home side made progress. A loose Harrogate kick was fielded and returned down the right, where winger Harrison Vare took the ball and rounded two defenders for a 40-metre try.
Patient approach work and strong carries from the pack and centre Jorg...