Rugby men take delight in latest bonus point victory

But, says head coach Joe Barker, the latest five-pointer was down to the determination and togetherness in the ranks.

Titans overcame a tough Plymouth Albion side 25-14 at Clifton Lane on Saturday, only securing the bonus point with a fourth try off the last play.

Centre Harry Dunne scored it, his second of the game after Plymouth had pulled to within six points with a converted score in stoppage time.

“To come away with five points from such a close game was very pleasing,” said Barker. “Both teams had a strong pack and were strong defensively and at times played some good rugby.  It was a case of who buckled under the pressure and I am pleased to say we handled it really well.

“We have spirit and showed that by scoring a try at the end to get the bonus point. Those are the points that are going to take us where this club needs to be.”

Seb Nagle-Taylor drives forward at Clifton Lane on Saturday.

Skipper Seb Nagle-Taylor and wing Henry Roberts got Rotherham’s other tries. Alex Dolly kicked the goal points to take him above the 100 mark for the season.

Plymouth fly-half Dan Mugford was stretchered off in the second half and spent the night in Rotherham Hospital with a serious groin injury. He has put out a message of thanks on social media for the care there and the support of Rotherham Rugby Club.

Titans are now level on points with Old Elthamians, the London club in top spot by virtue of having lost a game less.

Next up for Titans is a trip down to Bedfordshire to take on Ampthill on Saturday.

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