Acorn Puss In Boots won the Rhodes Haulage Interworks competition with their trademark blistering second half display to eclipse a spirited Guildford Construction side 32-16.

Acorn were full value for their win as they were the best team throughout the tournament and the only team to win all their group matches.

In a repeat of last year's final, Acorn found Guildford in determined mood early on and trailed 6-02 before finally asserting themselves on the match.

The early scuffles saw Guildford served well by former New Earswick All Blacks coach Paddy Bradford and Nigel Wilson in their forwards and Nikki Wilson in their backs.

For Acorn, Mick Lumby ran strongly and tackled stoutly, ably supported by the committed display of winger Danny Crampton.

Dave Meek struck the first blow for Guildford with a fourth minute penalty before Acorn responded with a Dave Carling penalty six minutes later.

Guildford continued to hold the edge and they went back in front after 15 minutes with a try by Jez Petch which Meek failed to convert.

Acorn finally started to show their true form and Crampton created the opening for Terry Winspear to crash through and score a try which Carling goaled to nudge Acorn ahead for the first time.

Acorn's super sub and tournament impact player Nicky Caldwell showed the form which has brought him to the attention of Hull Academy when he crashed over for a try on 30 minutes. Carling added the extras to give the Blue and Golds a 14-6 half-time lead.

Acorn took control after the break with Caldwell, Alan Willitts, Crampton, Lee Frank and former York professional Graham Sullivan to the fore.

Captain Paul Smith cleverly worked his way over to give them an 18-6 lead on 47 minutes before impressive Guildford substitute Jamie Rhodes gave his side a glimmer of hope with an unconverted try on 52 minutes.

But two tries in the space of 10 minutes saw Acorn take the game by the scruff of th neck. Firstly, man of the match Carling touched down and then Caldwell brought the house down with a barnstorming try to which Carling added the extras.

Leading 28-10, Acorn seemed to momentarily take their foot off the pedal which allowed Guildford to score a try through Jamie Rhodes, goaled by Meek.

Acorn had the final say with a try by Steve Cross.

Carpenters Arms battled back from a 20-8 deficit to beat York Police Panthers 22-20 in a thrilling Plate final.

Carpenters gained revenge for the 40-20 beating at the hands of the Panthers in the recent group match.

Carpenters' better discipline, allied to the performances of winger Tim Wilcock, man of the match Craig Fox, the versatile Paul Sawyer and the strong running Mark Wilson clinched the win.

Their points came from two tries by Wilcock, one by Sawyer and five goals from Craig Fox.

The Police, who were well served by Mick Storey, Karl Simpson and Carl Paterson, had Chris Thompson among their try-scorers.