CLASSY Harrogate zipped to a 36-30 victory at Nuneaton for their first National Two victory of the season.

Their four tries were scored by wingers Phil Deer and James Tapster, centre Jamie Barker and full-back Ed Smithies.

Stand-off Lee Cholewa, who was at the heart of many of Harrogate's raids, kicked two conversions and four penalties.

Harrogate picked up an extra bonus point under the new scoring system when Smithies touched down for the fourth try.

Nuneaton's four tries came from forward drives.

Updated: 12:35 Monday, September 13, 2004