A glorious autumnal afternoon was the backdrop to the thirds second meeting of the season with North Ribb twos
An early penalty struck by Clamp then an unconverted try from Ribb were the points of the first half. Score 3-5.
A livelier start to the second half saw Ribb slot a penalty. Captain Dan Benson crossed the line to level the scores to 8 -8. A penalty by Clamp saw the Dalesmen pull away to 11#-8, this short lived lead was taken away with two from Ribb, one converted 11-20.
Centre Jones broke free and scored with Davies taking the extras. The final score being 18-20. Once again a good turn out of strong players made the fixture possible.
Wharfedale : – 1 D Hanson, 2 J Martin, 3 J Huck, 4 T Fitzell, 5 W Lord, 6 D Fletcher, 7 J Stephenson, 8 D Benson (Captain) T, 9 M Tywang, 10 W Bell, 11 J Wake, 12 E Jones T, 13 H Clamp PP, 14 G Walker, 15 D Clayton Stead.
Replacements: – 16 C Layas, 17 T Coupe, 18 A Birkby, 19 M Davies, 20 A Charlton, 21. J Davies C.