You could either say we were lucky today or you could say it takes a good team to win when you’re not at your best. We weren’t at our best but there were glimpses of the team we could become, our driving maul will be a threat to every team this season and when we click in attack we play some very entertaining rugby.

Sheffield tigers is always a tough away trip and the lads dug in when they needed to. Defensively we were much improved, the next challenge for the team is to improve at relieving pressure and minimising unforced errors. A challenge I know us coaches and the players will tackle head on. We have a couple of huge challenges ahead of us before a much deserved week off for the lads

— Lewis Minikin - Defence, Coach

How the scoring went (scores in brackets are Harrogate first)

Dodsworth dotted down for Sheffield Tigers' opening try in the 1st minute (0-5). Obrien converted. Steve Maycock went over for Harrogate's opening try in the 5th minute (5-7). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Talbot finished off Sheffield Tigers' second try in the 8th minute (7-12). Obrien missed the conversion. Broadley crossed for Sheffield Tigers' third try in the 15th minute (7-17). Obrien converted. Sam Brady touched down for Harrogate's second try in the 18th minute (12-19). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Sam Brady scored Harrogate's third try in the 39th minute (19-19). Jack Mallinson added the extras. The Aces led 21-19 at the break. Obrien kicked a penalty in the 66th minute (21-22). Santamaria went over for Sheffield Tigers' fourth try in the 75th minute (21-27). Obrien missed the conversion. Charlie Head dotted down for Harrogate's fourth try in the 78th minute (26-27). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Charlie Head's 78th-minute try proved decisive, sealing the points for Harrogate.

Harrogate scorers – Tries: Steve Maycock, Sam Brady (2), Charlie Head; Conversions: Jack Mallinson (4).

The Aces are next in action at home to Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday 10 October.