A Game of Two Halves – The boys went into half-time with a deserved 7–5 lead before Tynedale scored a couple of early tries in the second half to take control of the game. Despite this, the boys dug deep to secure a fourth-try bonus point in the final moments.

The focus this week was on delivering an improved performance and restoring some pride in the jersey following last week, and we certainly showed character and a step in the right direction. There’s still work to do, particularly in staying in the game for longer periods, but plenty of positives to build on.

Next steps are to continue working hard on the training pitch and use the rest week to recover before a big return to Rudding Lane in two weeks’ time

— Oli Toomey, Attack Coach

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

Steve Maycock went over for Harrogate's opening try in the 5th minute (5-0). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Hutton dotted down for Tynedale's opening try in the 9th minute (7-5). Grant missed the conversion. The Aces led 7-5 at the break. Lythgoe finished off Tynedale's second try in the 42nd minute (7-10). Grant converted. Haigh crossed for Tynedale's third try in the 46th minute (7-17). Grant converted. Steve Maycock touched down for Harrogate's second try in the 52nd minute (12-19). Jack Mallinson was unable to add the conversion. Haigh went over for Tynedale's fourth try in the 55th minute (12-24). Grant converted. Turnill touched down for Tynedale's fifth try in the 62nd minute (12-31). Grant converted. Scott scored Tynedale's sixth try in the 69th minute (12-38). Grant converted. Jacob Percival scored Harrogate's third try in the 72nd minute (17-40). Jack Mallinson added the extras. Grant dotted down for Tynedale's seventh try in the 76th minute (19-45). Grant converted. A penalty try was awarded to Harrogate in the 80th minute, delivering the much-needed try bonus point (26-47).

Harrogate scorers – Tries: Steve Maycock (2), Jacob Percival, Penalty try; Conversions: Jack Mallinson (2).

The Aces are next in action at home to Huddersfield on Saturday 31 October.