Doncaster Knights 34 Cardiff 10: Knights end week on a perfect note

British and Irish Cup

Doncaster Knights made it three wins in a week with this comfortable victory in the British and Irish Cup.

Lynn Howells' side had beaten South Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham and Coventry in the Championship prior to this match, giving them hope that they could clamber into the promotion play-offs at the end of the season.

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Despite taking the lead through a Matt D'Arcy try against Cardiff, Doncaster found themselves 10-7 in arreas at the break. However, they took control in the second half with Andy Wright and Nicky Griffiths (2) scoring the decisive tries.

Ali Warnock kicked 14 points in a dominant performance with the boot.