It's a win! RFU reinstate 12-10 scoreline from Rotherham Titans' controversial away match

The game ended in farce when Matt Minogue's conversion off the last kick to earn a 12-10 victory was disallowed AFTER the final whistle.

Both touch judges had raised their flags to indicate it was true and referee George Richardson blew for full time. But after protests from home players that the ball had gone under the bar, the official subsequently ruled out the effort and the match was declared a 10-10 draw.

This week Rotherham raised the issue with the authorities and also had video showing that Minogue's kick had in fact cleared the bar.

Last night it was announced that the RFU had reinstated the 12-10 score.

The ruling body's involvement in such a matter is thought to be a first for the domestic game.

Supporters welcomed the news, proclaiming that justice has been done and common sense had prevailed.

The decision is also a boost for Titans' promotion chances in National Two North. The extra two league points has lifted them to within eight points of leaders Hull with a game in hand.

Rotherham and Hull meet on March 5.

Before that, Titans have a chance to complete a good week when fourth-placed Stourbridge come to Clifton Lane on Saturday (2pm).