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Rugby Was the Winner: Seghill’s Spirited Comeback Falls Just Short in Thriller Against Seaham
In a pulsating encounter at Seghill, rugby truly emerged victorious as Seaham edged out the home side 29-25 in a match defined by dramatic shifts in momentum and relentless determination from both teams.
Seaham came flying out of the blocks, exploiting gaps and playing with clinical precision to surge into a commanding 19-0 lead within the first 25 minutes. The early dominance looked set to pave the way for a comfortable afternoon for the visitors. However, Seghill’s resilience shone through as they regrouped and responded with a powerful try just before halftime, narrowing the deficit to 19-7 and sparking hopes of a comeback.
The second half showcased Seghill’s indomitable spirit as they blitzed Seaham’s defense with two rapid tries. Despite their resurgence, missed conversion attempts kept the home side trailing, highlighting the fine margins that would come to define the match. Seaham, keen to reassert control, struck back with a crucial try and then slotted a penalty to stretch their advantage to nine points.
Seghill, refusing to bow out, clawed three points back with a penalty in the 72nd minute, setting up a grandstand finish. The tension peaked in the 79th minute when Seghill crossed the whitewash once more, bringing them within four points and raising the prospect of a dramatic comeback.
With the clock ticking down and the small crowd on the edge of their seats, Seghill launched a final, desperate rally deep into added time moving the ball from their own 22 to writhing the Seaham 22. Despite their efforts and fervent support from the sidelines, Seaham’s defense held firm, denying Seghill what would have been a fairytale ending.
The match concluded with Seghill narrowly missing out but earning two valuable losing bonus points. Both teams left the pitch with heads held high, having showcased the very essence of rugby — passion, skill, and sportsmanship. While Seaham took home the victory, it was the game itself that triumphed, leaving spectators and players alike with a reminder of why they love the sport.
MoM @Kieran Tweedy
DoD but displaying the heart and spirit of Seghill goes to @Keiran Emmonds (We all know the coach got this!!!)