Blistering start from the Barbs
The Barbarians were out of the blocks in a hurry. A try in the 5th minute, converted a minute later, made it 7-0.

They did not let up. Another try in the 9th minute, again converted straight away, and at 14-0 after less than 10 minutes, Valley Fort Prems were on the ropes.

Valley Fort fight back
Valley Fort steadied themselves and started to get some ball. Their patience paid off in the 29th minute when Paddy Burns went over. George Brookes added the conversion to cut it to 14-7 and give Valley Fort real belief.

Barbs strike again
The Barbarians answered in the 35th minute with a third try. The conversion missed in the 36th minute, but at 19-7 they had breathing room again.

Grandstand finish
Valley Fort refused to go away. Archie crashed over in the 39th minute, George converted from long distance, and suddenly it was 19-14 with everything to play for.

Valley Fort threw everything at the Barbs in the closing minutes, but the defence held on to seal a five-point win.

Final score: Barbarians 1 - 19, Valley Fort Prems - 14

Scorers:
Tries - Paddy Burns; Archie Forest
Conversions - George Brookes (2)