WATH are now just one win away from pulling off a remarkable treble.
A win over Harrogate Pythons in the Yorkshire Shield final, their first since 1961, on Saturday would give them an unprecedented three trophies in what has already been a momentous season.
Wath have been promoted to their highest ever level, North East Two, after winning Yorkshire One following a thrilling title race with Dinnington.
They added the RFU Counties One Northern Plate to their trophy cabinet last Sunday as they overcame the University of Nottingham.
The finale at Castle Park, Doncaster, ended in a 29-29 draw but Wath were crowned champions as they had scored the game’s first try.
Wath could have won the game outright with a last ditch penalty but after getting clarity on the rules from the officials, kicked the ball dead instead.
It ensured Wath went 21 games without defeat – an astonishing run going back to November.
In an absorbing game, Wath were never behind and looked menacing from driving mauls.
They went in front when Sean Hopper barrelled over in the corner and Jack Whitlam added the extras.
Ryan Burrows added a second score off the back of a powerful scrum.
Another Wath forward then went over with hooker James Thompson touching down following a five metre line out.
The students battled back with two tries of their own to make it 17-15 at the break.
Burrows went over again early in the second half but Nottingham replied with a converted try to level the scores.
Replacement hooker James Dobson edged back ahead when he rumbled over with Whitlam converting.
But Nottingham got level again with a fine move.
Burrows in particular carried very hard in the final few minutes as Wath dominated possession and cling on for the victory.
Player coach Burrows said: “It’s already been an amazing season. It was even before this final.
“Nottingham were a really good side and it was a tough, tough game.
“We had to stick it up our jumper and old man them a bit.
“We look to Saturday now to top it all off. To win a treble would make history.”
