Hoped-for dream start turns into a Tykes nightmare

There was no dream start to life back in National One for Leeds Tykes who lost out 45-12 at home against Plymouth Albion.

- by Harriet Sutton

They were 28-0 down before the Tykes got off the mark with second row Lucas Walsh scoring, but then found themselves 45-5 behind before their second try was claimed by sub Will Yates.

Rotherham Titans meanwhile made a winning start to the new National One season with an emphatic 43-28 victory over hosts Sale.

The Yorkshire outfit romped into a 29-0 lead before their hosts could get off the mark shortly before half time, and they continued to dominate after the break.