Newmarket finish year with Counties 1 Eastern Counties victory over Ely Tigers

liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 05:00, 24 December 2024

Newmarket finished 2024 with a 29-23 derby victory over Ely Tigers on Saturday.

The win, which was Newmarket’s ninth of the season, has kept them third in the Counties 1 Eastern Counties table going into the new year.

Newmarket’s Josh Andrews side-steps a tackle. Picture: Mark Westley

Newmarket’s Freddie McKibben in action against Ely Tigers. Picture: Mark Westley

Match action from Saturday’s derby encounter. Picture: Mark Westley

Newmarket will return to action on January 4 with a trip to Saffron Walden, while on the same day eighth-placed Ely will have home advantage against Ipswich.

Ipswich are currently second in the standings with a four-point advantage over Newmarket in third spot.

Newmarket’s Tom Clifton with Ryan Osborne in action against Ely Tigers. Picture: Mark Westley

Match action from Saturday’s derby between Newmarket and Ely Tigers. Picture: Mark Westley

Newmarket’s Nicky Brown with the ball and Harry Robbins running in. Picture: Mark Westley

Leaders Norwich, meanwhile, have a 100 per cent winning record this season and are 15 points clear at the summit.

Newmarket Sport Rugby Liam Apicella