Late sucker punch sentences Rotherham Titans to rare defeat
Leading by three points in stoppage time, Titans conceded a penalty in favourable range but rather than kick it to earn a draw, the home side went for the corner and drove over from the ensuing lineout and added the conversion to secure a 21-17 victory.
It was Titans’ first loss since going down 26-20 at Leeds Tykes last November. They had won 18 league games on the spin since, taking them to promotion to National One.
The loss leaves them fourth in the early standings.
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Trailing to a converted try early on, Rotherham rallied to lead 14-7 at half time thanks to tries from co-captain Charlie Capps and centre Tomasi Tanumi.
Lloyd Hayes converted both and added a second-half penalty before Sale responded with a converted score of their own to set up a tense finish.
Rotherham take on Dings Crusaders at Clifton Lane on Saturday (2pm).
The team from Bristol have won two and lost two of their opening four games.
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