Fixture

Bridge secured a bonus point away win at Benllech, in a match of contrasting styles. The home side used their big forwards to run directly at the Bridge defence, whereas Bridge attempted to use their backs and find space.

The first score of the match was a try for Bridge hooker Lee McGrath, rounding off a series of attacking phases with a close range touchdown. Bridge piled on the pressure but failed to score as chances were not finished. The next try came from a Benllech attack, where a thumping tackle in midfield led to a spilled ball. Full back Dan Hughes hacked through and used his footballing skills to guide the ball in goal for a try.

The third Bridge try was the pick of the half. Fly half Dion McGrath feinted a pass to his centre then drifted through the defence in the space he created, converting his own try. With the score at 19 points to nil and half time approaching, Benllech rallied. Forward drives took them to the try line and second row Paul Williams went over for a converted try to close the half.

Shortly after the break Bridge engineered a break out on the left wing and scrum half Ed Williams was in support for his try. A further try on the same flank, was shortly followed by a second try for Dion McGrath. He combined with his scrum half  Ed Williams on a blindside run to outflank the defence. The conversion brought up 40 points and a personal tally of 20 points for McGrath.

In the latter stages of the match Benllech enjoyed good periods of possession. Bridge were repeatedly penalised for infringements at the breakdown and Benllech pressed on with their forward drives. They were rewarded with a try for Terry Hughes, which closed the scoring at 12 - 40.

It's another local derby for Bridge next week, as they welcome Bangor for a North Wales Cup match.