MALTON & Norton RUFC tumbled out of the Yorkshire Shield with a 10-3 defeat at North Ribblesdale.
On a quagmire of a pitch the home side showed their intentions after five minutes.
Malton were penalised in mid-field and a kick to the corner gave the Settle side an attacking line-out A clean catch and drive could not be held as Malton slithered over their own line for the home forwards to claim a try.
A penalty soon followed when Malton were caught offside at a maul.
Despite a considerable weight disadvantage in the forwards, Malton shunted North Ribb off their own ball twice in the opening exchanges, causing the home side to rearrange their front row against the power of Ed Gwilliam and Adam Turnbull.
From that point on Malton enjoyed almost total possession and territorial advantage with Gwilliam and Turnbull making great inroads with some fierce scrummaging and driving runs.
No 8 John Dobson caused mayhem in the home defence with some storming runs but the home defence held firm despite the Malton onslaught.
Malt full-back Ian Cooke, who was magnificent in defence and attack, and gave Malton hope with a penalty 15 minutes from time but Malton could not breach the Dalesmen's line in the remaining time.
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