HOPPERS promotion drive regained its momentum, beating Kendal 13-19.

Steve Kerry kicked his usual early penalty before a brawl erupted in the 12th minute. Kendal were the initial offenders but no cards were deemed necessary.

A Hudson penalty for Kendal was answered in kind by Kerry before the half ended controversially with Hoppers being awarded a penalty try. Kerry converted.

With man of the match Phil Crayston dominating the line out, they were never short of possession. A consolation try for Kendal's Steve Healey which Hudson converted meant that the final scoreline did not reflect Hoppers superiority.

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