Late drama gives Stewartry RFC win in first ever National League game
dailyrecord.co.ukStewartry kicked off life in the newly-formed National 4 with a well-fought win over Strathmore at Greenlaw. Fly-half John Picken slotted a penalty in overtime to steal the game and secure a single-point victory.
It was the away side that started the stronger, putting Stewartry under pressure at the breakdown and winning a penalty just five minutes into the game.
Strathmore kicked to the corner and drove over for the opening try. Sandy Currie’s men initially seemed to struggle with the new tackle height laws, giving away a number of penalties and allowing Strathmore some momentum.
However, 19 minutes in, they found their feet and scored their first try of the season through captain Angus Lindsay. Strathmore came back with an answer straight away, scoring just three minutes later to go in front once again.
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