BOLD come out of this enthralling National Cup tie with huge credit, defying the two-division gap between the teams.

An Ian Webster for Bold 2-0 and an unconverted try by St Cuthbert's made it 4-2 at the break.

Despite two quick tries from St Cuthberts, Bold wouldn't give in. When Ste Marsh crashed over for a try converted by Webster an upset was on the cards.

Bold then started to play the best rugby of the game with Danny Gregory, Matty Garner and Mike Duffy all going close.

Man of the match was Matty Garner, closely followed by Mike Duffy and Kelvin Walkden.