THIS 26-14 defeat to Blackheath was the third in a gruesome trio for Harrogate, coming in effectively just six minutes.

Blackheath racked up 21 points through three converted tries in just six minutes. There was no way back from there for a side whose confidence is low despite having the greater share of possession.

Ex-Leeds flanker Matt Challinor got on the end of a rolling maul for stand-off Lee Cholewa to tag on the extra points. And centre Chris Buck scored under the posts after another rolling maul, but it was simply not enough.

Updated: 09:59 Monday, November 15, 2004