What was the foul play that gave them the follow up penalty?
It must have been something during or just after the actual act of scoring.

Yeah, see my subsequent post

Club on X said it was a penalty try

It wasn't a PT though as first conversion was from in line, with the "try".

PT is given in front of the posts.

It was given as a foul in the act of scoring, hence an 8-point try (attempt at 8 points) = 1st kick in line, 2nd kick in front of posts.

Penalty try, foul in the act of scoring...I say just let it go, they deserved a try. We move on, and we'll have bigger issues than that to fret about this season, I'm sure of that.

No issue just clarify.
It wasn't a penalty try but it does look like Jowitt was penalised for a head shot during the act of scoring hence the extra kick in front of the sticks.

Indeed.
A penalty try is when no try was scored because the defender did something against the rules to stop it. So try is awarded.

An 8 point try is when an infringement happens in the act of scoring so the try is awarded, kick takes place, then a penalty is awarded.

Quote: MOPSEY LIVES ON "Hunslet are a very good side, if we play the reserves they'll beat us, so I expect a strong team put out'" There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/

Quote: MOPSEY LIVES ON "Hunslet are a very good side, if we play the reserves they'll beat us, so I expect a strong team put out'" There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... y-28615611 DP gives a fairly positive post match interview

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... y-28615611 DP gives a fairly positive post match interview

The amutuer hunslet would give the semi pro hunslet a eeal run for there money maybe even beat them these are better than siddal who themselves for 40 mins gave us a run for our money.there best player is craig mcshane pauls brother but they have others too not to be taken lightly

Full game video now available on our You Tube site

So a couple of things watching the game:

1. Play the ball - on the front foot (think end of first half) and Vagana gets a quick play. Ref penalises him and turns ball over for not playing ball correctly with his foot I presume. I replayed and Vagana (who was a bit miffed) clearly got up and tapped the ball back with his underfoot. I hope there isn’t too many of these and the officials are consistent. In a close game a turnover like that could change a game. Don’t get me wrong, I know errors are made and refs are human. I honestly think they have it tough with the rules and lack of support in technology compared to other sports. They certainly deserve respect but if they are vigilant on cracking down on the play the ball I hope we see some consistency.

2. Fitness - the players look in great shape. Hood looks quite trim and Uele from Boxing Day looks to have really put in the work. Atoni looks a bit more mobile too without compromising size. I think it’s testament to the set up and players as they’re clearly working hard on that. I really hope we maintain that throughout the season. But early doors I’m impressed.

These games are valuable in building up and running plays and this team is in its infancy. I’m truly looking forward to see what they can achieve if they continue developing together.

Looking forward to Newcastle.

Best thing for me was hearing Powell and Shenton throughout the first half, especially when they scored, he was not happy!