Blaydon 24 Wharfedale 34
An entertaining friendly at Blaydon saw Wharfedale run in six tries to Blaydon's four.
Tom Barrett and Scott Jordan showed what the Wharfedale faithful have been missing for the two seasons.
Barrett controlled play from stand off and added a try whilst Jordan showed his pace and finishing skills and added three tries.
Lewis Wilson and Harry Bullough also scored to give Dale a promising start.
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