Careless Bishops hang on for their victory

By JOHN ALLANSON
Bishop’s St 35
Hull Ionians 31
STORTFORD kept up the form they showed last week, dominating the first 20 minutes and taking a 17- point lead, which proved, ultimately, to be crucial. Tries to Chris Smith and Nick Hankin, converted by George Cullen, who also kicked the penalty sandwiched between, accounted for that opening burst.
That was as good as it was going to get, though, as their play got progressively looser. Despite controlling most of the lineouts, they managed to concede possession and territory.
It breathed confidence into Hull who were perh...

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