Riley is the star as Dale triumph in thriller

A SUPERB game of rugby with strong play from both sides finished with Sedgley very happy to take five points back to Manchester.

The gap between the two sides in league position counted for nothing.

Dale could have grabbed a late try to level the scores but the game slipped away and at least they got a losing bonus point.

Wharfedale started the brighter and two defence splitting runs from Kieran Frost were rewarded when he finished the second one with a try. Tom Barrett added the conversion.

There was a contrast in handling and a Dale mistake on halfway was punished when Park ran the ball and created space for Jamie Harrison to score in the corner.

More fine handling created the visitors’ second try and Matt Riley crossed for a converted effort.

A moment of magic from Barrett led to Dale levelling at 14 all. He chipped the ball over the defence, collected it and touched down for a converted try.

More outstanding play in midfield by Park led to their third try from Hallam Chapman.

A Barrett penalty closed the gap but Sedgley muscled over for their bonus point try to create an 11point cushion. Matt Riley scoring his second which Collins converted.

Dale clawed their way back into the match with a try from Josh Prell with a drop goal from Park’s Collins ending the scoring.