After winning their last five games, Preston Grasshoppers’ dreams of promotion were brought crashing back down to earth by the Loughborough Students in a 19-27 defeat.
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Loughborough’s Phil Burgess ran over three tries to not only give his side victory, but also the important bonus point.
Loughborough’s superior speed and fitness was evident to all after just three minutes when, after playing a quick line-out, the ball was played from right to left before full back Pete Clarke scored.
Loughborough then extended their lead through Jack Bird who beat three men before crossing the line. Preston had Marcus Jackson to thank for their only points of the half, converting four penalties.
Pressure
Burgess then completed his hat trick of tries either side of half time, however Preston responded with a good period of pressure from which Andrew Dockray flew over the line from close range which took the score to 19-27.
Loughborough’s Phil Burgess ran over three tries to not only give his side victory, but also the important bonus point.
Loughborough’s superior speed and fitness was evident to all after just three minutes when, after playing a quick line-out, the ball was played from right to left before full back Pete Clarke scored.
Loughborough then extended their lead through Jack Bird who beat three men before crossing the line. Preston had Marcus Jackson to thank for their only points of the half, converting four penalties.
Pressure
Burgess then completed his hat trick of tries either side of half time, however Preston responded with a good period of pressure from which Andrew Dockray flew over the line from close range which took the score to 19-27.
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But Preston could not break down the firm Loughborough defence which stood firm for the final quarter of the game.
But Preston could not break down the firm Loughborough defence which stood firm for the final quarter of the game.
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