Slick Roberts storms through to claim the spoils

By BRIAN TILLEY

Tynedale.................25
Preston G................. 18
TWO tries from leading scorer Will Roberts helped Tynedale claim maximum points at a windswept Corbridge in which both sides put on an entertaining display despite the poor conditions.
The Grasshoppers had the benefit of the remnants of Storm Eowyn in the first half, and they led 15-10 at the break, but the lead never looked enough as they turned to play into the wind.
Greg Smith opened their account with a second minute penalty, but Tynedale struck back with an excellent score from Joe Tully following a good...

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