Bury finish season with a flourish to lift Rose Bowl

 

 

 

Report by Chris Wallis - Bury

 

 

A complete performance from the Bury Saints sealed the clubs biggest victory to date as they secured a 47-12 victory over Bristol Apache in last Sunday’s Division 2 Rose Bowl final. A five touchdown performance by the offence was matched by a mean Defensive display, forcing five turnovers from their Somerset opponents, but it was WR Axl Rodwell who put the stamp on proceedings with a dazzling 80yard Kickoff return to get the Special Teams unit on the score sheet.

 

The Saints Offence went straight to work after the kick off as strong running by RB Derek White and a pass completion from QB Fred Boyle to WR Brandon Faison set up RB Jake Swisher for the opening score on a 25yd Run. Randell Sorensen kicked the extra point for an early 7-0 lead.

 

Bristol failed to score on the next drive and punted the ball back to Bury. But disaster struck as a mistake, while attempting to punt, gifted Bristol the ball at the Saints Goal Line. Three plays later the Apache were in the end zone themselves with a 2yd pass. The extra point attempt failed to leave the score 7-6.

 

Bury responded immediately as FS Troy Cockerill returned the ensuing kickoff all the way to the Bristol 14yd line before QB Boyle found RB Swisher with an 11yd scoring pass. The kick was missed but the Saints were ahead 13-6.

Tackles by FS Michael Galindo and LB Chris Smith forced Bristol to punt again on their next drive. Another hook up between QB Boyle and WR Faison was followed by a Swisher run to the Apache 14yd line from where RB Chris May sprinted home for the Saints third score of the game. QB Boyle added the extra points for 21-6 lead at the end of the 1^st quarter.

 

 

Bristol opened the 2^nd Quarter with an impressive drive and moved the ball to the Saints 8yd line and just as they looked certain to score, FS Donterio McIntosh intercepted a pass in the Bury end zone and returned it to the Apache 16yd line.

Bury failed to capitalize and once again Bristol drove down the field to threaten the Saints Goal. But it was the Saints Defence, led by Team captain, LB Jesse Carlos, turn to stand firm stopping the Apache on 4^th Down at their own 15yd line.

 

Both Defence’s continued to dominate and FS McIntosh made his second interception of the game, returning it to the half way line to end another promising Bristol drive. With the clock running down in the half QB Boyle found RB May with a 30yd pass to the Apache 10yd line. But two pass attempts into the end zone failed and time expired with the Saints 21-6 ahead.

 

The second half exploded into action with two quick scores.

 

Bristol started the half with the ball at their 31yd line. A mix of short passes and strong running moved the ball to the Saints 22yd line from where they sprinted home for a quick fire score to trail 21-12. Yet again Bury’s response was immediate as Rodwell fielded a short kickoff, broke up the middle and out ran the remaining defenders for an 80yd score. The kick was missed but the Saints lead was returned to 15 points.

The Apache continued to battle bravely but fumbles, recovered by DL Dan Vicsik and LB Smith, ended their next two offensive series. The latter set up RB Swisher for his third touchdown of the game on a 41yd run. Swisher bulled home for the extra points to increase the Saints lead to 35-12. LB Justin Gulley recovered a third Bristol fumble to end the 3^rd quarter.

 

 

With the Saints now in control, a 29yd pass from QB Boyle to WR Faison extended the Bury lead to 41-12 before RB White powered free for 62yd touchdown run to complete the scoring and 47-12 historic victory.

 

After receiving the Rose Bowl Trophy from the British American Football Association’s Vice Chairman, Martin Cockerill, Saints Head Coach, Chris Wallis said, “We did it!! What a great way to end an incredible season and stay unbeaten.

 

The Offence made some big plays but there is no doubt that our Defence and Special Teams unit gave us a strong foundation from which to go forward and win today. We felt coming into the game that we could get a lot of success returning kicks and that proved to be correct. The Defence swarmed to the ball and made big plays when we needed them.”

 

Saints Running Back Jake Swisher, who was awarded the game’s Most Valuable Player for his punishing running and three touchdown performance, said,  “I want to thank everyone. We all played tough football today and I wouldn't have received this award without all of my team mates.  I'm thankful to be part of this amazing team.”

 

Coach Wallis continued by summing up the season, “We’ve worked so hard this season. We always respected our opponents and prepared for them equally regardless of their record. It’s been an incredible journey and I’m humbled to have been part of it. We’ll take a short break and start working towards the 2016 season tomorrow!” 

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The Knights Are Coming!!

Report by Steve Rains

 

The Farnham Knights are heading back to the Premier Division and top flight American Football as they sealed promotion with a convincing 38-27 victory over long time rivals the Solent Thrashers in the Southern Conference Division 1 Bowl game.

 

The Thrashers had the first possession of the game and on 3rd down threw the ball to Joe Pascoe who had plagued the Knights with 3 touchdowns and several long gains in the regular season 33-33 tie.

 

This time however Knights Cornerback Ash-Lee James set the tone for the day with a brilliant defensive play - nobody knew at the time but this pattern continued throughout the game with zero pass completions for the Thrashers

 

The Knights Defense would also go on to record 3 turnovers (2 Fumbles and 1 interception) and they sacked the Thrashers QB no fewer than 6 times continually frustrating the Solent Offense.

 

The Knights opened the scoring in the first quarter on their second possession with star Running Back Gareth Davies breaking clear for a 50yd scoring run behind the ever dependable blocking of his full backs and the Offensive line. John Symons added the extra point and the Knights led 7-0.

 

The next Solent drive started badly as the Knights rookie Defensive End Luke Bridcutt beat his blocker to record his 7th sack of the season - just one short of the club record. The Thrashers went to the air but only found Knights Linebacker Dan Hatcher who picked off the pass to give the Knights the ball.

 

Leading scorer Nick Roope, who was doubtful right up to kick off with a severe migraine, took over from Davies and moved the ball deep into Thrasher territory with some elusive running - he also passed the coveted 1,000yds gained for the season joining Davies (who himself had gone over 1,500yds with the scoring run). With the ball at the 3yd line Gareth Davies completed the drive with his second Touchdown. The extra point kick was blocked and the Knights led 13-0 at the end of the 1st Quarter.

 

Both Defenses played hard in the 2nd quarter - Solent never really threatening to score and the Knights having two John Symons Field Goal attempts blocked - the first from 40yds and the second from 36yds. But with just 2 seconds left on the clock before half time the Knights made it third time lucky as Symons kicked a 20yd attempt to stretch the Farnham half time lead to 16-0

 

The Knights knew that Solent would not be beaten easily and a good start to the second half was important - unfortunately that was not what they got as Solent stopped their Offense and John Symons punt was picked up and returned 65yds by Solent danger man Josh Amis. The Thrashers 2 point conversion attempt was stopped by the Knights defense and the score stood at 16-6

 

Aware of the real danger of a momentum swing the Knights knew they had to hit back quickly it was Gareth Davies, later selected as the Most Valuable Player by the League, who broke clear on an amazing 75 yard run to complete his touchdown hatrick and deflate the Thrashers. Nick Roope ran in the 2 point conversion and the Knights led 24-6

Following the kick off  Josh Amis put the Thrashers back in to scoring range but Luke Bridcutt equalled the club record with his 8th sack of the season to leave them with a 4th down dilemma. The Thrashers coaches decided to go for the yardage and went deep with a pass towards the end zone and this time it was Ally Reid who defended the pass which gave the Knights the ball again.

 

Quarterback Oli De Ruyter led the Knights on a smooth drive which involved passes to Aaron Hayes and Stealey-J Wills along with Nick Roopes elusive running. Roope finished the dive with a 12yd burst into the endzone and he then ran in the 2 point conversion for good measure and the Knights led 32-6

 

A lot of teams would have simply accepted their fate at this stage but this game was a promotion deciding final between two local rivals and credit to Solent they were having none of it. This time the Thrashers went after the momentum change with a 57yd run from Quarterback Dayle Greenfield for the touchdown and with the extra point the game was back in the balance at 32-13.

 

The teams exchanged possessions but as the fourth quarter began the Thrashers were driving again - the Knights appeared to have stopped them but a 4th down penalty extended the drive and Lloyd Scott ran the ball in from the Knights 4yd line - the extra point kick was tipped but still went over and the score stood at 32-20.

 

This game had always promised to be a tight one and the Knights knew that another slip could lead to the unthinkable comeback scenario. Three plays and out didn't help their nerves - but then a game changing moment - Solent were driving with Greenfield again making a big gain on the ground - the ball was handed to danger man Josh Amis but up stepped defensive captain Steve Price who forced a fumble which was recovered by Tom Roberts.

 

The Knights then embarked on a long time consuming drive with Gareth Davies and Nick Roope eating up yards and time - with Roope still not 100% and Gareth Davies tiring from a 230yd 3TD day the Knights turned to Kingsley Ejiogu (who had just seen Davies eclipse his single season club rushing record). He ran 5 times for 15yds completing the drive and effectively sealing the win with a 5yd scoring run. The Knights 2 point conversion failed and the score stood at 38-20

 

The Thrashers mounted one last scoring drive to bring the score back to 38-27 and the teams then exchanged possessions as time expired.

 

Knights Head Coach Steve Rains said "We are absolutely delighted - every one at the club has worked so hard for this. We came so well prepared thanks to the hard work put in by my staff and the players and the unsung heroes in our team management.

 

We also had huge support from the travelling crowd and I am so pleased we repaid them and our Sponsors Premier Prospects with the win - we now truly are the Premier Knights!. We look forward to the new challenge next year - we know we now have a lot more work to do.

 

The stellar performance of our Offense during the season has at times overshadowed the achievements of our Defensive unit but today with the first half shut out, the aerial shut out, six sacks and three turnovers they have silenced any doubters"

 

 

Defensive Coordinator Stewart Clackson concluded "The team has improved so much over the year and the exciting thing for us is we know we have the potential on both sides of the ball to be even better. The players have worked hard and have seen the results and we all want to continue progressing from here"

 

 

 

OFFENSE:	DEFENSE:
Passing:	J Truelove 5S 2A K Ejiogu 1S 4A D Hatcher 4S + 1Int + 1 Sack + 1 FF + 1FR L Bridcutt 3S 1A + 2 Sacks R Wills 3S 1A S Price 1S 2A + 1FF T Roberts 1S 2A + 1Sack + 1FR R Balderson 3S Ash Lee James 2S A Reid 2S D Francis 1S 1A B Monk 1S 1A + 1 Sack J Symons 1S 1A J Criddle 1S 1A R George 1S + 1 Sack S Laws 1S C James 1S F Isaac 1A K Helps 1S K Goswell 1S
O De Ruyter 6 of 14 for  61yds
Receiving:
S Godfrey 2 for 8yds M Bradley-Banszki 1 for 25yds S Wills 1 for 18yds A Hayes 1 for 5yds A Reid1 for 5yds
STATS:
G Davies 15 for 230yds 3TD N Roope 19 for 75yds 1TD K Ejiogu 5 for 15yds 1TD P Wakeford 3 for 14yds K Helps 2 for 3yds D Seaborne 2 for 2yds D Appleyard 1 for 1yd
KICK OFF RETURNS
Ash-Lee James 1 for 20yds N Roope 1 for 20yds S Godfrey 1 for 8yds PUNT RETURNS
Ash-Lee James 2 for 33yds
OFFENSE TOTALS:
KNIGHTS:
Rushing 47 for 340yds  5TD Passing 6 of 14 for  61yds  TOTAL 51 for 401yds  5TD

 

Saints march into Rose Bowl, fighting their way through triple overtime thriller

Report by Chris Wallis

Photos courtesy of William G Watson

 

In a thrilling triple overtime 22-20 win over the Sussex Thunder, the Bury Saints remained unbeaten and advanced to the Division 2 National final, The Rose Bowl, at Hinkley, Leicestershire this Sunday.

RB Scottie Curry warming up

Bury opened the game and, helped by strong running by RB’s Derek White and Chris May, soon moved the ball to the Sussex 16yd line. RB Jake Swisher then powered his way to a 1st Down at the 6yd line. Further runs by White, Swisher and QB Fred Boyle failed to break into the end zone.

Coaches sharing a pre game joke

The Saints attempted a Field Goal on 4th Down but the kick was blocked. But a penalty against the Defence gifted Bury with another 1st Down at the Thunder 3yd line. So, once again, Bury tried to smash the ball home for the opening score of the game. But the Thunder Defence rose to the challenge by holding firm at their own 3yd line.

RB Derek White on a run

Inspired by their Defence, Sussex quickly drove down the field to the Saints 5yd line in six plays. But, just as it looked as if they would take the lead, DT Shaz Begg stuffed a run play and DE Fab Mitchell stripped the ball from the Sussex RB and Bury had the ball again. But the Offence was unable to take advantage and soon punted as the quarter ended with the game scoreless.

Starting at their own 42yd line, Sussex broke for a big run to the Saints 33yd line on 1st Down. Good defence by LB Adam Griffin and DT Dan Vicsik forced a 3^rd Down situation, but 19yd pass had the Thunder threatening to score again. CB Josh Turner broke up a pass attempt and a crucial tackle by DT Derek Wennersten set up LB Chris Smith to block a Field Goal attempt to keep the score 0-0.

LB Chris Smith (51), and DL Spencer Renfro (59) in pursuit of Thunder RB

Bury started from their own 20yd line and methodically worked their way down the field behind Swisher, White and May. But once again, the Sussex Defence toughened up when it needed to and stopped the Saints on 4th Down at their own 19yd line.

Sussex would not be denied this time and, mixing run and pass plays, powered home from the Bury 4yd line for the go ahead score in eight plays. The extra point kick was good for 7-0 lead.

LB Jesse Carlos (54, and DL Spencer Renfro (59) after theThunder QB

 Bury responded immediately. QB Boyle hit WR Evin Reese for 12yds before RB White added another 4yds on the ground. Boyle found Reese again for a short pass completion and then went deep to WR Joey Etheridge for 34yd touchdown pass down the right sideline. The 2 Point attempt failed but the score had been narrowed to 7-6.

WR Evin Reese pulling in a catch

The Green and Gold soon had the ball again as CB Willie Sloan intercepted a way ward Sussex pass and returned it to the Thunder 30yd line. On 1st Down, QB Boyle connected with RB May for 21yds to set up a field goal attempt as time ran down in the first half. But this time the kick sailed wide and Sussex held on to their one point lead going into the break.  

Qb Fred Boyle taking a snap

Sussex had the ball first in the second half but an interception by FS Donterio McIntosh gave possession to Bury just inside their own half. The Saints offence struggled against the tough Thunder defence and a QB sack forced them to punt the ball away after just three plays. But Randell Sorensen’s kick hit a Sussex player and RB Swisher pounced on the loose ball to give the home side the ball at the Thunder’s 19yd line.

CB Josh Turner attempting to top a Thunder TD

The Saints soon took advantage. A short run by RB White was cancelled out by a penalty against Bury before QB Boyle connected with WR Reese with a pin point pass from 22yds out. RB White ran in the two extra points to give the Saints the lead, 14-7, for the first time in the game.

LB’s Zach Hill and Jesse Carlos, along with CB Sloan, made crucial plays on Sussex’s next drive as the Thunder were stopped short on 4th Down. But disaster struck for Bury as a mistake led to a fumble that was recovered by Sussex at their 43yd line as the quarter ended.

Ol Kevin Greer and QB Fred Boyle celebrate some more points

Pass completions of 8, 11 and 13yds helped move the ball to the Saints 9yd line from where Sussex powered home for the touchdown. The extra point was good and the game was tied at 14-14.

Bury were forced to punt again and, with momentum firmly and their side, Sussex were soon threatening the Saints end zone. Led by LB’s Carlos and Griffin, the defence stood firm and Sussex missed a 26yd field goal attempt. Both teams had one more drive each but failed to break the tie and the game went into sudden death overtime.

Sussex won the toss and had the first opportunity to score, but they missed another field goal, and the Saints took the field needing a score to win the game. A 6yd Run by RB May was followed by a 7yd sprint by RB White. RB Swisher picked up 4yds to move the ball to the Thunder 8yd line before the Sussex defence stepped up and forced Bury to attempt a field goal to win the game. But, even though the kick failed, a penalty against Sussex gave Bury a 1st Down at the 4yd line. Yet again, the Sussex defence performed heroics and were rewarded as the Saints kicking woes continued with another botched field goal attempt.

RB Derek White on a run

Bury started the second period of over time with the ball but a fumble ended that drive after only two plays. Sussex took over possession and combination of strong runs and penalties against the Saints moved the ball to the Bury 1yd line. On the next play Sussex looked certain to have won the game with a touchdown run. Another penalty, this time against the Thunder, negated the score and moved the ball out to the 16yd line. A tackle by CB Josh Turner and mistake by Sussex moved the ball further out to the 23yd line before FS Michael Galindo picked off a pass to end the drive.

The Saints had the ball again as the game went to its third period of overtime and the tension grew. Bury kept the ball on the ground and powered their way to the Sussex 3yd line in four plays. RB Swisher was stopped for no gain before he powered over the left side of the line for a touchdown. QB Boyle ran in the crucial two extra points for 22-14 lead.

Sussex now had to match the score on their next drive to save the game. Anything less and the game would be over. Starting at the Saints 25yd line, Sussex threw an incomplete pass on 1st Down. Two runs picked up another 1st Down at the Bury 15yd line. Another incomplete pass was followed by 15yd touchdown throw to narrow the score to 22-20.

Players celebrate at final whistle

With nerves at breaking point, Sussex now needed to convert the two extra point attempt from the 3yd line to keep the game alive. But as the Sussex QB rolled to his right and sped towards the Bury end zone, DE Rob Love and LB Hill broke free and combined to drag him down short of the goal line to end the game to the elation of the Bury sideline.

A jubilant, and very relieved, Bury Saints Head Coach, Chris Wallis said, “WOW......just WOW! What an incredible game! The tension was unbearable at the end!

Both Teams missed opportunities to win outright earlier in the game and, in reality, the game could have gone either way. It was a brilliant game to be part of and show cased everything that was good about British American Football. Amateur players giving everything they’ve got and leaving it all on the field. Brilliant....absolutely brilliant!

Cheerleaders celebrate at final whistle

We got everything we expected from Coach Ellis and his Sussex Team. I genuinely feel for the whole Thunder organisation and it’s a long journey home after losing game like that!

But I’m so, so proud of my players. They never gave up, even when things looked pretty desperate, and kept battling right to the end. We’ve come a very long way in just twenty six months!”

The Saints have just seven days to recover before they take on the Bristol Apache, who beat the Kent Exiles 35-34 in their semi final, on Sunday 13th September in the Final.

Wallis concluded, “Bristol had a great result in the semi final and we know that they are a very tough physical team. We have a lot to do between now and next Sunday, but it’s the same for both teams and we’ll prepare just the same as we have done for every game this season.”

Warriors complete Threepeat in dramatic finish

Report and photos by Gordon Dedman

Warriors celebrate their third straight Brit Bowl success

Hard hits and tenacious tackling were the defensive orders of the day in the Brit Bowl - the final of the BAFA Adult National League. It was just what you would expect from the two times defending champions London Warriors and a team making their tenth straight appearance in the final, the London Blitz.

Dwayne Watson runs in the first score of the day

The Blitz won the toss and elected to receive. Disaster struck early for them when they turned the ball over in their first series giving the Warriors good field position. One run later from Dwayne Watson and the Warriors were in front by his touchdown and the extra point.

Warriors add to their lead

Throughout the sixty minutes, both defenses did a good job of stifling their opposing offenses and scoring opportunities were rare. The Blitz couldn’t contribute any worthwhile offense in the first quarter, including a missed field goal, while the Warriors moved the ball enough to add a field goal to their score.

Blitz celebrate their first TD

As the game moved into the second quarter, the Blitz began to put some offense together and moved the ball into the red zone. Despite some tenacious Warrior defending when it was goal to go, Jack Daley hauled in a Josh Adamson pass for a Blitz touchdown with the extra point good.

Blitz tie the game up at the half

Before the half expired, the Blitz added a field goal to make it a tied game at 10-10 and as the game moved through the third quarter with no further score, the fans were grateful for the scoring highlights of the first three periods.

As the tight game appeared to be heading to an overtime shootout, midway through the final period, the game awoke from its defensive slumber and burst into offensive life.

From good field position, the Blitz put together a series that enabled Luke Naughton to kick a field goal that saw them take the lead for the first time. In a game void of offensive opportunities, and with just 6:03 remaining, the signs appeared good for the Blitz to close out the game as champions.

Luc Benjamin hails in the Warriors go ahead score

The Warriors were now chasing the game with time against them. On a crucial fourth and one, they gambled on breaching the solid Blitz defense. When Dwayne Watson burst through to keep their drive going, the Warriors reaped the reward of their risk with a superb Nick Jacquet touchdown completion to Luc Benjamin.

Deji Alli puts the Blitz back on top - but the failed PAT was crucial

With 2:42 remaining, the Warriors were 17-13 ahead, but having thrown caution to the wind, the offenses now controlled the game. The Blitz came back with a touchdown from Deji Alli, but the extra point missed became decisive in deciding where the winners’ medals went.

19-17 ahead and with less than a minute left on the clock, the Blitz also decided to gamble. They tried an onside kick, but unlike the Warriors risk, this one failed. The Warriors took possession and with a cavalier attitude, they fired from the hip.

Ian Jacquet kicks the game winner

Their boldness paid off as Nick Jacquet led his team into field goal position allowing Ian Jacquet to kick a 46-yard field goal that sealed the Warriors victory 20-19.

Warriors' Ian Jacquet claims his MVP award

 

Ian Jacquet was named the MVP for his contribution in making this game an outstanding advertisement for football in Britain. With the defenses prevailing, the result was always in doubt until the final play and a one point victory appropriate for two top class teams that gave their all.

Brit Bowl and NFC2/SFC2 Semi-Final preview

Article by Gary Jordan

Once more, after all the stresses and strains of a long season it is the two powerhouse London teams that have made their way through to the BritBowl. Some would say it is a mere formality every year, as they arguably have the best program and coaches – but if their two playoff matches were anything to go by it was not a forgone conclusion that either would be lining up at the homme of Saracens RFU this Saturday afternoon.

 

The London Warriors will be out to defend their title, but as the last regular season game shows the London Blitz are on a mission to regain the crown. The Warriors had to see off a feisty Tamworth Phoenix team in their playoff game, coming from behind to win 14-9. The Blitz beat the East Kilbride Pirates 19-7 on the road to earn their Bowl berth, but it was close and tense throughout.

As you will see from the stats below both teams are very evenly matched and it was only the runaway second half in their first meeting this season that was a blip on either teams defensive records.

Kickoff is 2.30pm and can be seen on live stream courtesy of End Run Productions via the dblcoverage.com website http://dblcoverage.com/britbowl-live-stream/ Prices For entry on the day is £5 for Adults, £2 concessions and U16s FREE.

THE ROAD TO BRITBOWL

at Bristol Aztecs 43-0

London Olympians 51-0

at South Wales Warriors 49-0

London Blitz 38-10

at London Olympians 50-6

Bristol Aztecs 36-0

South Wales Warriors 41-0

at London Warriors 7-13

Points 315-29

Avg PPG 39.3 – 3.6

 

London Olympians 35-0

At Bristol Aztecs 55-13

Bristol Aztecs 52-12

at London Warriors 10-38

at South Wales Warriors 59-6

at London Olympians 39-8

South Wales Warriors 49-0

London Warriors 13-7

Points 312-84

Avg PPG 39 – 10.5

 

The attention may be on London for the big game there but there are four other games around the country this weekend. The Semi-Finals of the NFC2 and SFC2 and with promotion still on these eight teams’ minds each of these games will be fought hard.

The NFC2 matchups have the number one seed Manchester Titans host the six seeded Peterborough Saxons. The Titans have been scoring for fun this year and it will take a team to put up at last 30 points to be in contention of a shock, and a shock is exactly what the Saxons caused in their opening playoff game by beating a heavily fancied West Coast Trojans team. The other game has the impressive Sandwell Steelers entertain the Newcastle Vikings. At the start of the year you wouldn’t have put much money on these two getting this far, but both are here on merit and even though you would have to give the edge to the Steelers its playoff football so nothing will be taken for granted.

SFC2 has all four top seeds surviving, which means number one Bury Saints will play Sussex Thunder and second seed Kent Exiles welcome Bristol Apache. Bury and Sussex has the potential to be the game of the weekend – including over the BritBowl – as both have fast, high scoring offenses. Both teams will be disappointed if they are not scoring 30+, but a stingy defense or a big special teams play could be the difference maker. Kent have had a great season and will look to see off the challenge of an Apache side that has come into the playoffs under the radar a little. No one has been talking much about the Apache and this will suit them. Of course the Exiles would have done their homework and not be sitting on their laurels.

NFC2 Semi-Finals

Manchester Titans v Peterborough Saxons

Sandwell Steelers v Newcastle Vikings

SFC2 Semi-Finals

Bury Saints v Sussex Thunder

Kent Exiles v Bristol Apache