Rochdale Hornets 48 - 12 Barrow Raiders

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Rochdale Hornets 48 - 12 Barrow Raiders

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Rochdale Hornets romped to victory completely outclassing Barrow Raiders at a gloriously sunny Spotland Stadium this evening (Saturday 18 April).

Hornets dominated scoring five first half tries, Ratu, Bridge, Crook (2), Tilley, and four in the second half, Bloomfield, Suffolk, Ratu and Bridge.

An in form Mike Ratu opened the scoring for Hornets powering over the Raiders line. Paul Crook converted.

Hornets increased thier lead following a bizarre passage of play that saw Crook walk over the Raiders line unopposed. Crook also added the extras.

More punishment for Raiders came when Ratu provided the muscle for Danny Bridge to dummy over. Crook's conversion attempt was wide.

Crook got his second try of the game with a trademark dummy from acting half. He added the two.

Raiders finally got on the score sheet when a fourth back-to-back set proved too much for the Hornets defence to resist and Raiders finally crossed the

Hornets line for a converted try.

However, Hornets finished the half in style with a try from James Tilley, converted by Crook, to give Hornets a commanding half time lead.

Half time: Rochdale Hornets 28 - 6 Barrow Raiders

The second half was much the same as the first with Hornets dominating possession and taking advantage of Raiders indiscipline.

Dale Bloomfield with the first of the second half tries. Crook missed the conversion this time.

With Hornets threatening at ever play, Ryan Smith, supporting a Tony Suffolk break, was next on the score sheet. Crook added the extras.

In a rare foray towards the Hornets line, Raiders did manage to pull one try and a conversion back but Hornets immediately hit back as Ratu claimed his second try of the game. Crook with the conversion.

With minutes left to the hooter, Danny Bridge scored his second and Hornets ninth try of the game to complete the scoring.

Rochdale Hornets: Wayne English, Dale Bloomfield, Lee Paterson, Mike Ratu, Gaz Langley, Ryan Smith, Danny Yates, Tony Suffolk, Paul Crook, Warren Thompson,

James Dandy, Danny Bridge, Lewis Charnock
Replacements: Jordan Case, Alex McClurg, Matty Hadden, James Tilley

Barrow Raiders: Chris Fleming, Kyle Dolan, Chris Hankinson, Cameron Pitman, Lee Hanley, Peter Lupton, Josh Ward, Joe Bullock, Nathan Mossop, Danny Jones, Liam

Harrison, Craig Briscoe, Anthony Bate
Replacements: Liam Campbell, Andrew Dawson, Dan Toal, Matty Heaton

Referee: Mr J Roberts