By MALLY KNOWLES
Hull Ionians ……27 O. Elthamians 11
AN OUTSTANDING contribution from the back-row provided the platform for this bonus point win for Hull Ionians.
Openside James Sanderson sidestepped his way to the opening try in the first minute but it was the visitors who then held sway and Elthamians ‘ persistence finally gained reward with a penalty for Joe Carlisle in the 12th.
Mistakes disrupted play during the middle phase of the half with Carlisle adding a second goal to narrow the lead to 7-6 at the break.
The hosts opened the second half with winger David Clark...