Albion’s good start continues

PLYMOUTH Albion were in action Saturday afternoon, when they played their season opener at Brickfields, taking on newly promoted Clifton RFC in front of a packed stadium, all of whom were in good voice.

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Having made short work of Leeds Tykes last weekend with a dominant away performance, Head Coach Ryan Lamb and his team were keen to build on that result and give the home fans something to cheer about.

As the game kicked off in bright sunshine, it proved to be perfect conditions for both players and fans. With the sun beating down, Clifton kicked things off and the game was underway.

Clifton immediately pushed for territory as both sides looked to gain composure and settle into the competition. Not much ground was made by either side in the opening minutes as both teams felt each other out, until the game hit the ten-minute mark and Albion piled on the pressure. Joel Broadhurst shook free, skipping two tackles before touching down for the home side's first try of the game. Frankie Dart added the two-point conversion.

Albion pressed on once more as Clifton faltered. The strength of the forwards proved too much and they were rewarded with their second try, when Harry Wilkinson barrelled his way over in the corner. Dart, from the narrowest of angles, kicked a perfect two-point conversion.

After the restart, Clifton attempted to apply pressure, pushing Albion back towards their twenty-two. But Albion held firm. A superb kick from fly-half Harry Legg pinned Clifton back, and Albion turned the ball over before working it wide to Shea Cornish, who sprinted under the posts for their third try. Dart added the extras with ease.