S4, R1: Gamblers RUFC vs. Vikings (RS) (vBookie)

38.30

The half time whistle isn't far off and the Gamblers seem happy enough to run the clock down.

O'Neill passes the ball to Adam Vago. Not sure what O'Neill was thinking. Vago's in the midst of a big group of Vikings. Manera nails the turncoat and the forwards pile in and secure a very quick turnover.

Perry picks this one up and spreads it down the back line. There's an overlap to be had here, but can they exploit it.

Cambridge back to Perry on the wrap-around. Perry with a booming wide pass to Herd - right at his chest. A fumble, but Herd holds it. He's on a run down that touch line again. Taylor comes across to tackle, but Herd with the big fend and Taylor's left with a mouth full of dirt as he hits the deck.

Herd dots down under the posts as the half time whistle sounds.

Marshall easily converts.

Gamblers 10 - 17 Vikings

 

Half Time analysis: Vikings with 86% territory, 15 minutes in the Gamblers 22m. Narang have a surprisingly decent game.

 

Luka Popovic on for Zach Poole.

 

Interesting stuff. Hope the Gamblers come back into this and earn me some money.

 

This game needs more Chewie

 

45.30

Boland coming in at the side of that ruck and is penalised. About 25m from the Vikings try line here.

Penalty to the Gamblers.

Gamblers needing a try here to level the scores, so Taylor aims for touch. Great kick - right into the corner.

Line out on the 5m line.

Important set piece here. Good throw from O'Neill. Great take by Jack Dempsey. And the Gamblers set up the rolling maul. The Vikings are fighting against this, but the Gamblers have a great setup here. Great push... 2m from the line, 1m from the line... On the line... The Gamblers just need one more shove. And that's it. Dempsey's across the line, and that's a try. Brilliant close in play from the Gamblers' forwards. Exceptional work.

Half way between the posts and the side line, but Taylor hits this one well. The scores are level again.

Gamblers 17 - 17 Vikings

 

I'm with you on that. Fucking hate it.

 

50:00

Downpipes on for Martyn
Gayler on for Ridd (Gayler to Hooker, Delonge to Prop)