INJURY-HIT York RI RUFC have issued an appeal for players in the wake of their 50-10 defeat by Bramley Phoenix in Yorkshire Three.

RI could only muster 18 bodies for the New Lane clash and the visitors ran in five tries to lead 29-0 at the interval. Bramley scored three more tries after the break, while Tim Lewis and Toby Cleminson scored tries for the home side. Martyn Ward was RI’s man of the match.

RI urgently need new players to see out the last six matches of the season.

Anyone interested should phone coach Andy Daw on 07740 478680.

Meanwhile, Nestlé Rowntree lost 44-8 at home to Rotherham Clifton in Yorkshire Five.