By ANDREW SMITH

Sheffield..................40
Hull Ionians............33
HIGH-FLYING Sheffield were made to work hard for their ninth win of the season in a high-tempo game.
In a fiercely competitive first half, the sides went in even at the break with three tries each. Although Ionians edged ahead following the restart, three tries in quick succession from Will Smith, George Castledine and Cam Catleugh secured the win.
The hosts started strongly with an early try for Rhodri Campbell, while the visitors hit straight back and were awarded a penalty try when their driving maul col...