By ANDREW SMITH
Sheffield……………14pts Hull Ionians ………17pts
NEWLY-crowned champions Hull Ionians were made to work hard in a fiercely-committed encounter at a blustery Dore Moor.
Replacement prop Ben Bell crashed over for a late try to give Ionians a winning and highlysuccessful campaign.
In buoyant mood, director of rugby Martyn Wood paid tribute to the contribution made by Sheffield.
He said: “They played really well in what was a good game of rugby.
“It was a very difficult afternoon and the conditions did...