The Enfield Pulsars departed Andrews Lane with a hard fought draw in the annual Bradley Knight Cup fixture. Having led 12-0 at half time, the Knight's mounted a spirited second half come back to share the spoils on a day when the spirit of Rugby was the true winner. A large home crowd watched a game played in the glorious sunshine; this was a day to celebrate all that is good about rugby and it's values.

After an impeccably observed minute's silence, the opening minutes were a ding dong battle, with both sides looking to impose their game on the other. Playing Up-hill in the first half, the Pulsars looked to run the ball from deep from the first whistle. Cheshunt looked to punch holes with their powerful pack.

The deadlock was broken via Das Boot of Man of the Match Leighton Thomas, who turned the Cheshunt defence with the cleverest of CHiPs, for Warrior hooker Shane O'Brien to collect and touch down under the posts. Dean Gardener converted to make the score Se7en-0.

More of the same followed, both sides ferociously committed to the cause, as if this were their Last Crusade. One minute the Cheshunt onslaught was forcing the Pulsars to defend their line, the next the Pulsars were running like a team of Forrest Gumps. Both sides defied their collective ages with the speed and power of the game: this was No Country for Old Men.

Then the Pulsars plotted The Great Escape following a Cheshunt attack. The breakout was rapid, the ball went through the hands: Cason, Thomas, Moore, Georgiou all involved before flying winger James Garman exhibited his Dirty Dancing feet, jinking his way into the corner for the Pulsars second try. Gone with the wind. 12-0.

The pattern continued: Cheshunt, 15 Angry Men, attacked, Pulsars countered. It was rugby's version of Rocky. The pressure mounted, the game became fragmented, mistakes were made. With the pulsars threatening to mount another attack, former Cheshunt 1st team captain (and Dick of the Day) Donnelly knocked on, which was accompanied by wild cheers from the gathered fans. Thomas' cross field kick went straight to touch. The Pulsars came on strong again, their punching attacks drawing penalty after penalty close to the Knights line. A quick tap penalty from O'Brien saw Di Gregorio held up over the line as the half closed.

Both sides took their half time oranges and prepared themselves for the second half. this was it: Judgement Day. Would the Pulsars be in La La Land, or would the Knights face their Downfall?

The game restarted. Cheshunt took the game by the scruff of the neck, their pack relentlessly marching onwards. The game became bruising. Pulsars defence remained solid, Cheshunt attack relentless. With 15 minutes remaining Cheshunt centre Bobby Brown crashed over to make the score 12-5. The try was converted. 12-7. As the clocked ticked, so Cheshunt's grip on the Bradley Knight Cup loosened and their resilience strengthened. This was war. The Cheshunt pack, 8 Dambusters, broke through the Pulsars defensive Wall-E. 12-12.

Back came Pulsars, determined to Snatch back the win. The last 5 minutes was a tornado, a veritable Twister. A late penalty for the Pulsars, a relentless assault on the line. The Cheshunt wall stood firm, their defence heroic. As the final whistle blew, the score stood at 12-12. Cheshunt retained the Bradley Knight Cup, whilst the Pulsars retained their unbeaten season record. Neither side won, but both did.

A massive thanks to Fraser Wilson and John Georgiou for all their efforts in making Saturday happen.

Match stats:

MoM: Leighton Thomas

DoD: Sean Donnelly

Most yards made : John Georgiou - 150 (140 when looking for Physio James Galea "Get Galeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa")

Most successful tackles: John Georgiou, Mario Di Gregorio - 1 (both tackled the buffet with aplomb)