Old Redcliffians ran out deserving winners over Cinderford in a match played at Berry Hill RFC, due to the home team having their new 3G pitch installed.
Stan Folks-Underhill opened the scoring for Cinderford, before Old Reds full-back Tom Hughes, who proved to be the difference between the teams scored the first of his ‘hat-trick’ of tries, with Zac Tomlin converting. Hughes went over for his second try, before George Evans and Sam Smith scored tries for Cinderford, along with a conversion from Reece Boughton to make it 17-14 at the interval.
Hughes completed his ‘hat-trick’ early in the second half, before Sonny Greenman kicked a penalty to make it 20-19. However, Old Reds pulled clear with tries from Kacey Pike and Harrison Murphy, along with a conversion and a penalty from Ashley Groves. Smith scored a late consolation try for Cinderford, but the visitors ended up worthy winners.