Hull Ionians …32 Blackheath …2
■By MALLY KNOWLES
THERE were few people in National One circles expecting this result. Blackheath arrived at Brantingham Park fresh from a demolition of runaway leaders Coventry, while the home side had not enjoyed a victory since late November.
The win wasn’t a fluke. Ionians put in a performance full of grit and determination exemplified by the performance of captain Joe Makin.
The home side made an inauspicious start, gifting Blackheath an interception try to Jake Lloyd in the opening minutes. They then generously ignored an overla...