Back To Within A Point

BROADSTREET subdued a spirited Hinckley to log a victory that leaves them a point behind the league leaders.

The visitors broke through in the 10th minute when full-back Andy McGrory’s run was halted two metres short but he fed hooker Carl Southwell who hurled himself over the line for a try converted by Danny Richards.

The fly-half added a penalty following a rucking offence from which Hinckley were temporarily reduced to 14 men. Despite that handicap the home side hit back with a superb solo try by Will Keeling who converted it for good measure.

Another Richards penalty made it 13-7 at half time and, although forced to reshuffle when No.8 Ady Hall went off with a back injury, Street stretched their lead when centre Gary Challis crossed in the corner after good work by back row Nigel Mukerati.

A home penalty was eclipsed as winger James Hunt logged a clever try but Hinckley responded with their best moment, winger Sam Swift skirting a string of would-be tacklers to set up consistent Tom Sanderson.

Any hopes of a sustained recovery were dashed, however, as Street finished strongly, Richards slotting home another penalty and converting when Nick Thatcher’s perfectly-weighted kick sent in Perry Pudge.