​Final Score: Toc H 24 - 8 Broughton Park
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​The local derby fixture held an air of unpredictability for the Toc H coaching staff, dealing with significant squad rotation and challenging weather forecasts. The core focus entering the contest was on mastering the intangible, "uncoachable" aspects of the game.

Broughton Park, arriving in strong form following three consecutive victories, promised a stern test.
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​Broughton Park settled into the rhythm of the game quicker, demonstrating early composure to secure the initial territorial advantage. This pressure translated into points in the 7th minute via a well-struck penalty goal, putting the visitors ahead 3-0.
​However, Toc H swiftly wrestled control, establishing a dominant foothold in the Park half of the field for the remainder of the opening period. The Toc H pack began to assert physical superiority, paving the way for the opening try in the 15th minute. Scrum Half Ed Polley exhibited sharp awareness, capitalizing on excellent platform work by the forwards with a quick tap-and-go finish. Jo Macpherson added the conversion (7-3).
​The home side's control intensified when Skipper Tom Andrews executed a successful 50/22 kick, gifting Toc H an attacking lineout inside the opposition 22. The subsequent phase saw the forwards execute a textbook drive, with hooker Owen Mills crashing over for the second try, again converted by Macpherson (14-3).
​The momentum was fully with Toc H by the 35th minute. After multiple phases of sustained, quick-ball recycling, a clear indicator of the forwards' effectiveness, No.6 Zak Morton, who was later named Man of the Match, powered over the line for the third try.

​Half-Time Score: Toc H 19 - 3 Broughton Park

Second Half: Toc H understood the critical importance of scoring first in the second half to secure the bonus point and maintain psychological control. The forwards once again delivered the crucial blow. From a 15-meter attacking lineout, a highly efficient rolling maul swept towards the try line, allowing Owen Mills to dot down for his second try of the afternoon (24-3).
​Following this score, the narrative shifted dramatically. Broughton Park finally "kicked into life," demonstrating the resilience that underpinned their recent winning streak. For the final half-hour, Toc H found themselves pinned deep in their own territory, defending wave after wave of sustained Park attack.
​While the Toc H defensive line proved heroic and disciplined for an extended period, the pressure eventually told. Park achieved their deserved reward, scoring a well-worked try out wide after continuous attacking pressure (24-8). Despite the visitor's late control of possession and territory, the Toc H defense held firm to prevent any further damage.
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​This was a deserved and well-executed victory for Toc H. The home side adapted better to the challenging conditions, built their win on a dominant first-half display driven by exceptional forward platform work, and showed significant defensive character in the final quarter to withstand the Park onslaught.

​Man of the Match- Zak Morton A powerful presence throughout the contest, contributing a vital try and demonstrating relentless work rate in both attack and defense.
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Toc H face a difficult test on the road next weekend against New Brighton.
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