The 3-3 scoreline between Leeds Corinthians and visitors Malton and Norton just about sums up the game.

Malton once again failed to impress away from home against a poor Corinthians side with a lethargic performance from the pack and, at times, hair-raising display in the backs. Malton began well enough but having gained a three-point lead then let the game slip away.

On a heavy surface the forwards were always up against it in the tight and, although quicker to the loose ball, seemed rudderless in the loose.

The nearest either side came to scoring a try in the first half was when Malton winger Ian Cooke made a dash for the line and was hauled down just short.

The pack arrived in numbers and all that was needed was a pick-up and drive over. Instead, three Malton forwards went to ground and were penalised for killing the ball.

Centre David Webster was forced to retire midway through the half with an ankle injury causing Malton to loose cohesion in the backs.

The second half proved little better than the first with both sides making basic mistakes.

Malton's inability to find touch from a succession of penalties lost valuable ground on numerous occasions.

The real incident of note, though, was the sin-binning of Malton second row Jim Fisher for a stamping offence committed under the eyes of the referee.

Corinthians levelled the score with 20 minutes remaining when a stray Malton hand smuggled the ball back at a ruck in front of the posts, and the penalty was converted.

To remain on course for promotion, Malton must start to perform away from home and be prepared to fight in the heavy conditions. At least a point was gained from this game but on another day it could quite easily have been a nil return.