Guis consolidated their league topspot with a clinical display on Whitley bay’s artificial surface playing some outstanding rugby at times.
Admittedly the score line somewhat flattered Guis ( as per Captains Matt Flints after match speech) as WBR were always in the game and played some good rugby.
Supporters general opinion was there was at least 6 player’s up to be considered for the MoM with Matt Rawlinson deservedly edging the decision .
With thanks to WBR committee for hosting pre match hospitality ...a proper Rugby Club!
Next Saturday is the re arranged Game @ 2nd placed Sunderland (ko 2.00pm) hopefully the injuries sustained at WBR will not be a factor for this game which potentially could be crucial for the rest of the season.
Match Photo by Jerry Mad.

Match Report by Lee Goodlad
Guisborough travelled up to Whitley Bay to play Whitley Bay Rockliff, where Guisborough delivered a convincing performance triumphing with a commanding 59-12 win. Extended their unbeaten run to 6 games leaving them finely poised for a Top of the Table Clash away against Sunderland on Saturday 20th January.

The first try, unfolded from a well-executed lineout. A sequence of four precise passes down the line, led by the Phil Shields, set the stage for Lewis Robson get into touch. Robson's in-swinging conversion extended the visitors' lead to 7-0.

Guisborough's second try emerged from a lineout maul, gaining crucial meters in Rockliff’s defensive third. The ball was passed through phases, finding its way to Alex Ruff, who navigated a direct route to the corner, bypassing Rockliff’s defence. Despite Robson's challenging out-swinging conversion attempt falling short, Guisborough solidified their lead at 12-0.

Rockcliffe fought back, securing a try and converting to narrow the score to 12-7.

Undeterred, Guisborough displayed impeccable team passing, leading to Charlie Mellor's try, complemented by Robson's successful conversion, extending the lead to 19-7.

Rockliff’s persistence paid off by keeping pressure on Guisborough near the try line, a failed kick from Guisborough’s George Speakman handed Rockliff a try, which was unconverted, concluding the first half at 19-12, setting the stage for an intense second half.

The second half showcased Guisborough's dominance, as they asserted their authority with five tries and four conversions. Matt Rawlinson, emerging as a standout player, scored two tries, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and strong mauling from a lineout. Robson's precision in converting the tries widened the gap to 26-12.

Jack Robinson contributed to the scoring with a try, powered by dynamic running down the flank, although Robson's conversion attempt went astray, with the score at 31-12.

Rawlinson secured his second try after some phases down the flank, the ball was passed out to Rawlinson who broke the defence and got into touch, with the resulting conversion from Robson brining the scope to 38-12

Rob Leggott followed suit, capitalizing on Shields' running and Robinson's flamboyant pass, with another conversion from Robson, bringing the score to 45-12

Mitch Cannon added to the tally with a powerful run, with Robson's conversion making it 52-12.

The final try, a testament to Phil Shields' skill, involved a remarkable kick and run, with Robson's conversion sealing the emphatic 59-12 victory. Robson's consistent success in conversions underlined Guisborough's clinical performance.

As the Man of the Match, Matt Rawlinson's double was duly recognised, while George Speakman's missed kick, gifting Rockliff a try, earned him the DOTD. This resounding win in score line, was closer in performance, however it did secure a bonus point for Guisborough, and was the right tonic on a cold January afternoon.