14’ | TRY, @lancashirerugby. There we go. That’s why they are big dogs in this competition; a quality response. Excellent hands in midfield, linked by Goodman and Parkinson, allow Sam Carleton to squeeze into the corner. No extras from Chris Johnson; the Yorks lead now 8-5.

19’ | PEN, YorkshireRFU. Minkin skids over another three - not the cleanest of styles - and rebuilds his side’s lead to 6. No fluency, either way, after all the early excitement. 11-5.

26’ | TRY, @lancashirerugby. They snuff their lines at scrum time, twice, before Johnson turns down an easy 3 and goes to the corner. It’s beautifully brutal from there, Fylde Rugby’s Ben Gregory the man driven across. Johnson adds 2, and Lancs lead 11-12.

33’ | TRY, YorkshireRFU. Bit of magic that from Hull RUFC’s Steve Johnson. He tidies up an over-thrown line-out, sidesteps and he’s opened up a hole. It’s a 2v1, Will Hardwick the man on his shoulder who dives in under the sticks. Minkin for 18-12.

38’ | UPDATE, YorkshireRFU 18-12 @lancashirerugby. It just isn’t quite clicking for men in red. Johnson again kicks the pen to touch and they obviously back themselves, but Rhys Henderson drops it five metres out. Hmmmmm.

40’ | TRY, @lancashirerugby. This game can make us media folk look stupid 👀 YorkshireRFU switch off, and Fylde Rugby’s Henry Hadfield - who has been hungry for work - makes them pay. Some tame tackling, but a top finish from 40m No conv; 18-17.

40+’ | TRY, YorkshireRFU. They did their best to chuck the chance away, but after a good few mins on the Lancs line, George Mewburn burrows over. Irvine and Hardwick both had a go, but it was the back row man who showed his muscle. Sapping work in the heat. Minkin for 25-17.

HT: YorkshireRFU 25-17 @lancashirerugby. Not the prettiest but plenty of big hits and points - lots, in fact. On a ☀️ hot day here West Park Leeds RUFC, you can’t fault either side. BUT - it’s winner takes all, so it could make for a belting second 40…

43’ | TRY, @lancashirerugby. We got a game here, folks. Johnson in control, and works the blindside smartly. I think it’s Sedgley man, Ollie Glass, who nips down a narrow alley and round close to the sticks. Johnson for 25-24.

48’ | TRY: @lancashirerugby. They’re going through the gears here Lancs… Playing from their own half, before Jordan Dorrington goes down the middle. Matt Riley then shows all his experience to float one straight into Rhys Henderson’s path. Easy finish. Johnson for 25-31.

55’ | UPDATE: YorkshireRFU 25-31 @lancashirerugby. On moments like that are Championships won… Ben Boothman is half a metre from the line but that’s an unbelievable tackle from Simon Griffiths to deny him - and it’s followed by a real smart exit from Lancs.

66’ | TRY, YorkshireRFU. Ever since they conceded early in the half, they’ve been knocking on the door - and the hosts are now just a point behind. @Harrogate_Rugby man Sam Brady is the man to inch across after a line-out; not smooth, but the second attempt works. 30-31.

68’ | UPDATE: YorkshireRFU 30-31 @lancashirerugby. Penalty from bang on half way for Minkin… …pulled left. A pivotal moment?

70’ | PEN, YorkshireRFU. Wow. Minkin gets another penalty, this time 25 out - and it’s his cleanest strike of the day. Over it goes, and the Lancashire bench not happy. Really not happy and I’ve got to say, I don’t blame them… 33-31.

RESULT: YorkshireRFU 33-31 @lancashirerugby. Tell you what, this is a brilliant competition. On a sun-drenched day West Park Leeds RUFC, a classic 🌹 battle - and it’s YorkshireRFU who prevail. Outscored by 4 tries to 5, but Twickenham is in sight…

Some final thoughts before sampling the delicacies of Leeds - the BB Champ, in this neck of the woods, is thriving. Why? Coaches see the value of learning in a different environment. Players get a different challenge to league rugby. Supporters? Beating their chest…😉

One more round to go before we know our Tier 1 finalists. I’ll be somewhere in Cheshire, Kent or Hertfordshire next week… Cheshire RFU, Kent Rugby and Herts Rugby - see one of you soon 🙌🏽

BREAKING: amazing news has reached #theXVscribe… 🇵🇰 - birthplace of my parents - is set to play senior international rugby at the end of this month. Never thought I’d see it, but it’s happening - and I am stoked. 🇹🇭, 🇨🇳 and 🇹🇼 are heading to Lahore! Now, can I get there…?

I’m back - and on Bill Beaumont County Championship duty on Saturday 💪🏽 Kent Rugby, see you soon…

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