BARROW 6
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 20
Featherstone Rovers sent a message of intent to the rest of the Championship following a comprehensive defensive performance against reigning champions Barrow Raiders.
They were able to throw a defensive blanket over the Raiders for most of the game but their efforts in the last 15 minutes were particularly noteworthy as Rovers repelled everything that Barrow could throw at them before striking from close range through Liam Finn with a little over six minutes left. Kyle Briggs tagged on his fifth goal and Featherstone remained watertight until a couple of minutes from time when Jermaine McGilvray darted over in the corner and Jamie Rooney converted.
Seconds from time the Raiders conceded a drop-out and the ensuing kick sailed out of play on the full which allowed Briggs to add a sixth goal to even take the bonus point away.
Earlier, Featherstone built an 8-0 half-time lead thanks to a 16th minute converted try from Jon Steel and a Briggs penalty ten minutes later. Two further Briggs penalties after 57 and 63 minutes made it 12-0 to the visitors before the interesting finish ensured the three points went back to the BigFella's Stadium.
In the other game this evening Toulouse defeated Keighley at home 34-26.
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