Bridge get title charge back on course

the deficit to seven points when replacement Brendan Berry drove over.

Stour flanker Nigel Mukarati was finally propelled over on 72 minutes for a fourth and bonus point try which Scott easily managed to convert.

Stour then put the issue beyond doubt when winger Dan Rundle raced over for the try of the game, rounding off a resplendent handling move which Rod Petty converted.

Chris Townsend dotted down in the final play to secure a losing bonus point for the visitors. STOURBRIDGE snapped up their first win in five games to get their title charge back on track against Macclesfield.

It was Macc who made the better start when tighthead prop Will Robinson powered himself over for a try after six minutes following a series of pickup-and-drives.

Stour struck back to take the lead on 23 minutes when outside centre George Morgan sprinted over and fly-half Chris Scott converted.

Scott stretched the lead further with a well-struck penalty before Macc managed to level when fullback Dan Lomax raced into the line to score a second unconverted try.

After trading penalties, Stour restored their advantage when second row Nick Murphy forced his way over the line.

Hooker Jack Lea then wrestled his way over for a third Stour try, but Macc refused to lie down and cut