Nestl Rowntree RUFC powered their way to a 43-14 victory at Baildon thirds, having led 17-7 at half-time.

Trees' back row were unstoppable with No8 Jim Baldwin blasting over for four tries. Flankers Rob Sellars and new captain Dominic O'Sullivan also crossed. Veteran fly half Ivor Jackson scored a try and four conversions.

Baildon scored a converted try at the end of each half from their livewire 16-year-old fly half. Grant Broadway, Brendon Gamble, John Shein and Matt Lewis all showed well on their debuts.

Updated: 10:25 Tuesday, September 14, 2004