Report taken from "The Rugby Paper":-
Lymm secured their sixth successive victory with a thrilling win over Tynedale despite an exceptional five-try performance from beaten hooker Ralph Johnston.
The high scoring affair began with Luke Kelly scoring for Lymm after four minutes, following a kick ahead.
Nathan Beesley then put Lymm back in front with a converted try. But Johnston quickly equalised with his second try, before his hat-trick try was converted by Josh Leslie to give Tynedale a 17-12 lead after 26 minutes.
Lymm's Beesley and James Pitcher then crossed the line giving Lymm the advantage. However Johnston's fourth try levelled the score 22-22 at half time.
The second half saw Paddy Jennings give Lymm the lead with a converted try only for Seamus Hutton to narrow the gap to 27-29.
Johnston's fifth try then put Tynedale ahead after 63 minutes but a penalty after 70 minutes from Tom Shard levelled the scored once again.
In a dramatic finish Beesley scored his third try in injury time yo clinch victory for Lymm and seal a gripping contest.

REPORT FROM CHRIS LESLIE:-
Tynedale 32-37 Lymm: A Hard-Fought Battle Ends in Defeat for Tynedale

Tynedale’s relentless forward power wasn’t enough to secure victory as they fell 32-37 to Lymm in a thrilling encounter. Despite scoring six tries, including a remarkable five-try performance by Ralph Johnston, Tynedale couldn’t hold off Lymm’s adventurous back play, with the visitors snatching a dramatic win in the dying moments.

The game kicked off with Lymm striking early, taking a 5-0 lead within four minutes. But Tynedale responded emphatically, with a catch and drive lineout with Johnston scoring his first try at the 11-minute mark, followed by two more identical plays in quick succession to push the home side ahead 17-5 by the 25th minute. Josh Leslie’s only conversion added further pressure on Lymm, but they kept in the game, leaving the halftime score tied at 22-22.

With the breeze behind them, Tynedale entered the second half as favourites. However, Lymm found their rhythm, denying Tynedale possession and taking advantage of Tynedale’s difficulties with the high tackle law and multi-phase play. A crucial turning point came late in the game when Lymm managed to steal two Tynedale lineout throws, one deep in their own territory, which allowed them to march up the field and grind out their victory.

Though Johnston’s fifth try of the afternoon gave Tynedale a 32-29 lead at the 63rd minute, Lymm’s resilience paid off. Their match-winning try in the 79th minute sealed the 37-32 result.

Lymm’s adventurous style and well-executed possession play won the day, while Tynedale were left to rue missed opportunities and a couple of key turnovers in the set piece. It was a tough loss for a Tynedale side that showed immense forward strength, particularly in the scrum and driving maul, but ultimately couldn’t translate that dominance into a victory.