The early exchanges saw Billingham enjoy the lion's share of territory and possession however they were unable to break down a resolute DMP defence.
As the game progressed DMP's Pack became increasingly dominant at the scrum, delivering good front foot ball to a Back line who looked increasingly threatening when they put the the ball through hands.

The breakthrough came as a result of defensive pressure, when Maull ripped his opposite number and ran in under the posts. (Furness conversion) 7-0.

Billingham replied with defensive pressure of their own and capitalised when DMP failed to clear their lines and lost possession in their own in goal area. (con missed) 7-5.

DMP then took control of the game, dominating in the scrum , disrupting the line out and looking assured in attack, however they were becoming their own worst enemies conceding penalties at the break down.
Billingham's defence became increasingly stretched and Brennan benefitted from slick passing to break down the wing before going over under the sticks. (Furness conversion) 14-5

Both teams had an equal share of possession as the half drew to a close, however it was DMP looking the more dangerous.

Half time DMP 14 - 5 Billingham

The second half began the same way the first ended before Maull broke through a tackle and found space out wide to run in his second try of the match. (Furness conversion) 21-5

DMP's confidence was now sky high and they always looked the most likely to score, however they were still being challenged hard by a Billingham team who refused to give up.
Eventually DMP got what proved to be the decisive Try when Graham broke through their line and raced away from the pursuing defenders to go over the line. (Furness conversion) 28-5

With the match looking to be over as a contest Billingham's frustration became visible. DMP stuck to the task and kept their discipline as tempers flared.

Billingham then put together a nice passage of play to eventually get round the DMP defence and go over in the corner to reduce the deficit.(conversion missed) 28-10

The nerves of the DMP coaches and players was then severely tested as Billingham, buoyed by their earlier score added another Try (conversion missed) to make it 28-15

The potential comeback was brought to halt as DMP regained their composure and were back in the ascendancy to see out the game and claim their first victory over Billingham in a number of years.

Final score:
Billingham 15 - 28 Darlington Mowden Park

This was an exciting game to watch, played in good spirits between 2 evenly matched teams.

Man of the Match was a very tough decision with numerous players putting their hands up with incredible performances, however for his tenacity and refusal to take a backwards step at a key passage in the game man of the match is Adam Henry.