Coventry Beaten

Last updated : 19 September 2009 By Covsupport News Service/JD
Coventry Rugby Club were beaten 27-13 by Exeter tonight at the Butts Park Arena.

In front of a crowd of 1431, Exeter took the lead from a Paul McKenzie try which was converted by Gareth Steenson who added a penalty in the 17th minute.

Jess Matt went over in the 24th minute with Steenson kicking the extra point.


Coventry fought back in the second half. Ben Russell kicked two penalies either side of another Steenson penalty and Fangatapu Apikotua scoring a 60th minute try that was converted by Russell.

In stoppage time, Exeter wrapped up the match with a try from James Scanbrook and a conversion by Steenso.


Picture courtesy of Jo Davies