Despite plenty of effort and a great deal of heart R.I. were eventually beaten by Pocklington's well drilled pack whose efforts in the scrum and line contributed three tries to their total.   An equally balanced first 30 minutes saw both sides kick two penalties each before Pocklington edged in front with Littlefair's first of three pushover tries. Leaving the half time score 11-6 to the visitors. R.I. went further behind just after the restart when a slick move by Pocklingtons backs saw them score under the posts. The game deteriorated as a spectacle as mistakes and too much whistle led to a stop start affair but two more pushover tries gave Pocklington victory

The match began with uncontested scrums, due to lack of forwards for RI with 2 wingers playing in the Pack. Barnsley started well with initial pressure but RI defense held strong and 10 minutes in a kick and chase from Barrie saw him dive over to put RI 5 nil up. Barnsley quickly replied with a penalty goal making the score 5-3. It was a close game with good pressure from both sides and the Barnsley No8 caused all sorts of problems breaking from the scrum. Two more tries came for RI for Ahearne and Bascombe after quick recycled ball and good support play.

The second half was a close fought game with Barnsley scoring 2 very questionable converted tries and a penalty. And Ri scoring a fantastic try with vertually every player on the side involved and Shugar finished it with great support play. With 5 mins to go Barnsley were 27-24 up, but the pace of Peas paid dividend as ever breking for a try in the corner to give RI a deserved victory.