Keswick Secures Fifth Consecutive Victory in Regional 2 North
Keswick fought hard to claim their fifth consecutive win in Regional 2 North with a 23-15 triumph over Morpeth RFC, reports Ben Challis. Their strong start to the season continued, boosted by tries from Oli Clark and Ben Clark, both converted by Kieran Mewse, who also contributed three penalty goals.
Match Background and Conditions
The game, originally scheduled as a free weekend for both teams, was rescheduled due to Storm Amy causing the postponement of the initial fixture. Following heavy overnight rain that left Keswick’s Davidson Park pitches waterlogged, the match was played at The Grove, where the pitch was playable though heavy, wet, and slippery.
Game Progression
- Morpeth took an early lead when Jake McKay kicked a penalty from 30 yards, scoring 0-3 two minutes into the game.
- Keswick quickly responded three minutes later as Mewse kicked forward to Ben Clark, who passed to his brother Oli Clark to score unopposed under the posts; Mewse converted for a 7-3 lead.
- Four minutes later, Keswick earned a penalty at the halfway line and Mewse successfully kicked the goal to make it 10-3.
- At 15 minutes, Mewse added a second penalty, extending the lead to 13-3.
“It means they have maintained a very strong start to the season, thanks to tries from Oli Clark and Ben Clark, both converted by Kieran Mewse, and three Mewse penalty goals.”
Keswick demonstrated resilience and skill to secure another important win under challenging weather conditions.
Summary: Keswick extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a hard-fought 23-15 victory over Morpeth, showcasing key contributions from the Clark brothers and Kieran Mewse’s precise kicking.
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