Rugby - Students' three-try burst leaves Kendal stuck for an answer (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Rugby - Students' three-try burst leaves Kendal stuck for an answer

3:52pm Monday 30th March 2009

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A POWER-packed four minutes midway through the first half effectively snuffed out the challenge of Kendal on their visit to Loughborough Students in National League 3 North on Saturday.

Although Kendal made a positive start with some good pick and drives, three tries went in during a criticial period midway through the first period as Burgess, Pitfield and Bird all went over.

Two conversions from Allan meant the Students were 19-0 ahead at half time.

A try a minute into the second half served to dull Kendal's appetite for a comeback as Stewart flew in from 30 metres out for the bonus-point score.

Kendal did not stint in their application but they found the Students well organised on defence as they had been on attack, and were reduced to accepting a consolation try, with No. 8 Craig Wilson forcing his way over.

The Students responded with another try from Pitfield as he broke through a couple of tackles to seal an impressive victory with his side's fifth try.

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