With the Crusaders also bagging a win, this was a superb day for rugby league in the Principality.

After last week's heavy defeat at Rochdale, the Scorpios responded in style with a superb win that keeps hopes of a top seven finish firmly on track.

Lloyd White bagged two early tries - converting them both - for the South Walians, though Lucas Onyongo's converted try soon got the hosts back into contention.

The prolific Steve Parry charged over with Loz Wildbore's conversion re-opening a twelve point lead; though Oldham grabbed an important score before the interval as the arrears were reduced to six points.

The Scorpions, however, burst out of the traps after half-time. Andrew Gay weaved his way through the Oldham backline before Casey Bromilow showed great pace on a 100-yard run to score.

Roughyeds briefly threatened a comeback before Lloyd White bagged his hat-trick with a converted try and then notched over three successive penalties to ensure a very impressive 42-24 win at the Whitebank Stadium.

Next up for the Scorpions is a very winnable Championship I clash against Doncaster at the Gnoll. That games follows the Welsh Conference final at noon on the 8th of August. The play-offs are starting to look within grasp.

Full Time - Oldham Roughyeds 24-42 South Wales Scorpions
Attendance - TBC

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