Hull Isberg 30 v Stanley Rangers 34
27.09.08

A strong second-half comeback by Stanley gave them an away win that keeps them fourth in the table.

Isberg took the lead with tries from Dave Paul, Ash Birdsall and Danny Horton, with Andy Kay goals. Stanley replied with a try from Gareth Whitehead but Isberg then scored through Kay which he also converted. Rangers prop David Brown barged over for a try and Whitehead's conversion closed the gap to 24-10 at the break.

Four minutes after the restart, Isberg's Kay slotted over a penalty but then Stanley kicked into gear with a James Golling try, converted by Danny Grice. A further try was added by hooker Danny Gaunt, goaled by Whitehead. Jacky Hogan then added four more points which levelled the score. A Whitehead penalty edged Stanley ahead and then Shaun Abson claimed a try, converted by Whitehead and Rangers were in the lead. In the last five minutes Matty Small scored a try but it wasn't enough for Isberg to win and Stanley went home with the two points.

Hull Isberg : Tries - Paul, Birdsall, Horton, Kay, Small. Goals - Kay (5).

Stanley: Tries - Whitehead, Brown, Gollings, Gaunt, Hogan, Abson. Goals - Whitehead (4), Grice.

Half time: 24-10.