Aberdeen Grammar 22 - 7 Glasgow Hawks

THE prospects of the North-east having a Premier 1 side next season look decidedly bright after an organised, effective Aberdeen Grammar saw off the challenge of Glasgow Hawks who did not appear to have the self-belief required to stay in the top flight.

The home side scored two splendid tries through winger Erlend Oag, who was picked up a second brace in a week to prove what an acquisition he has been for Aberdeen. Had stand-off Rob Aloe kicked the points on offer the game would have been finished as a contest by half-time.

As it was, the Glasgow side stunned the homesters with a Rory McKay try straight from the kick off, with stand-off Mike Martin slotting the conversion.

But Aberdeen Grammar were not to be denied, sailing back into the ascendancy three minutes later when the excellent home scrum-half Morgan Ward nipped over for a try from which the Hawks were never to recover. Aloe had by this time found his touch, adding the conversion and a late drop goal

Scorers: Aberdeen – Tries: Oag (2), Ward. Cons: Aloe(2). Drop-goal: Aloe. Glasgow Hawks: Try: McKay. Con: Martin.

Aberdeen: S Aitken; C Anderson, W Wardlaw, WPercival, E Oag; R Aloe, M Ward; N Fraser, S O’Connor, R Allen, E Nimmons, M Douglas(c), S Warnock, T McGinness, G Ryan. Subs used: M Dixon, C McConnachie, R Barrie, L Seydak, F Lyle.

Glasgow Hawks: P Jericevich; K Gossman, D McCall, G McDonald, C Gossman; M Martin, K Hamilton; S Findlay, J McFarlane, J Lohoar, R McKay(c), N Campbell, S Lecky, B Karalus, A Barbieri. Subs used: S Cameron, P Henderson, R Hamilton, T Steven, M Taylor.

Referee: N Paterson