Crediton beat Wiveliscombe 26-21 with late winning try

This Regional Two Tribute Ale South West match was Wiveliscombe's first visit to Crediton in many years.

Both teams had shown promise in their opening matches, setting the stage for a close encounter.

Arthur Irvine gave Wiveliscombe an ideal start with a try from 40 yards out, converted by Olly Standbury.

Crediton quickly evened the score, with prop George Down touching down after a period of pressure.

Ollie Harris's conversion made it 7-7.

As the game progressed, Crediton began to dominate, looking threatening whenever they moved the ball.

Their line-outs provided clean possession for their backs, whereas Wiveliscombe's scrums posed problems for the home team.

The game became increasingly physical, with both teams calling on their reserves.

Crediton took the lead with a try from centre George Down, converted by Ollie Harris, making it 14-7.

However, Wiveliscombe levelled the score with a try from their captain William Ellis, converted by Olly Standbury, making it 14-14 at half-time.

Wiveliscombe scored their third try early in the second half, with centre Will Ruell forcing his way over the try line.

Fly-half George Morgan converted, putting Wiveliscombe ahead at 21-14.

Crediton continued their expansive game and were rewarded with a third try from winger Josh Woodland, converted by Ollie Harris, bringing the score to 21-21.

The match was looking like it might end in a draw, but it was the home team who claimed the points with a last-minute try from Josh Woodland, his second of the game, giving Crediton a bonus-point victory.

Wiveliscombe ended with one losing bonus point.

Crediton now sit second in the league after this win, while Wiveliscombe are in 10th position.

In other results, Wiveliscombe's second XV suffered another narrow loss, this time to Somerton's first XV, with a final score of 29-31.

Their tries came from Harrison Palk (2), Dan Sweeney, Ashley Irvine, and Torin Keyte, with conversions by Cameron Palk and Hugh Harris.