■ By BRIAN TILLEY

Tynedale................. 41
Wharfedale............29
A rip-roaring battle of the Dales ended with Tynedale on top in a bruising 11-try encounter.
Wharfedale raced into an early lead with the first of three tries from Rian Hamilton being followed by a score from Harry Bullough, before Tynedale hit back with tries from Will Roberts and Rhys Beeckmans.
Both Tynedale scores were converted by Josh Leslie to give the Northumbrians a 14-10 advantage after 28 minutes. A try in the corner by Isaac Keller extended Tynedale’s lead, but a powerful surge by Jos...