BLACKBURN’S hopes of clinching back-to-back vic-tories were blown away as Furness roared to a 17-0 lead within the opening nine minutes.
Despite enjoying the lion’s share of poss-ession, it was up an uphill struggle from there on in.
Midway through the first half Burn’s set piece took control which led to a try for the excellent Nick Rho-des.
Burn dominated for large periods after the break but could not find away throu-gh Furness’s stubborn def-ence.
The pressure finally led to a penalty, converted by Paul Bleasdale who had taken over as captain for the injured Paul Millea. Burn were in with a shout until the closing stages until Furness crossed for a late try.
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