Ross 2nds had a much improved performance on Saturday, pushing league leaders Old Halesonians all the way before conceding victory with a late converted try that saw the home team win 26-19.

It was the home side that started the brightest, running in two converted tries within the first fifteen minutes opening up a 14-0 lead. Ross at this stage were dangerous, however they were unable to trouble the scorers and went in at half time 14-0 down. Read the full report in this week's Gazette.