Spalding RFC battled to their fourth Midlands Two East (North) win of the season on Saturday as they edged out fellow strugglers Mansfield 9-8 at the Memorial Field.
Two penalties from James West and a decisive second-half kick from Harry Harrison saw Town home, despite a try from Mansfield’s Ollie Stamford.
The victory moves the mighty Elephants to within three points of tenth-placed Mansfield in the standings as they bid to haul themselves into mid-table.
See www.spaldingvoice.co.uk early next week for a full report and reaction.
RESULTS
Midlands Two East (N): Nottingham Casuals 0 Melbourne 5; Southwell 17 Market Bosworth 26; Spalding 9 Mansfield 8; Stamford 14 Dronfield 18; West Bridgford 45 Bakewell Mannerians 8.
