Full Time: Royston 20 - 47 New Tigers
The New Tigers announced themselves in emphatic fashion with a commanding 20 - 47 victory over Royston in their first ever match.
From the outset, the New Tigers combined power with precision, sticking to the basics and executing their game plan superbly. Their work rate and physicality shone throughout, while flashes of skill kept the scoreboard ticking over.
For a side that has only been together a month, it was a performance full of promise and a statement of intent for the season ahead.
What impressed most was the cohesion and confidence shown by such a new team. Even the referee remarked on how gelled the New Tigers already looked, underlining just how well they rose to the occasion.
With a dominant first win under their belts, the New Tigers have not only set the bar high but also laid exciting foundations for the season.
