Heworth 'A' pulled off a thrilling last-minute win as Gary Watkinson coolly stroked over a penalty to give them a 22-20 Yorkshire League division three triumph over Eastmoor 'A'.

Eastmoor opened with a penalty before the young home squad, which included six under-18s players, scored tries from skipper Sean Brough, set up by Sam Clarke, and Paul Gill, from a Danny Sinclair pass.

Michael Welch then latched onto a Clarke kick to increase the lead, Paul Thompson goaling.

Eastmoor hit back in the second half, scoring three converted tries, including a controversial penalty try, but Heworth responded with the clock ticking down as Ben Eastwood made a terrific break and had Sam Johnson in support to split the defence and reach the line.

Watkinson equalised with the conversion and booted the late, late penalty to win it.

Updated: 10:57 Tuesday, February 22, 2005