Kirkcaldy secured a convincing win over Berwick in heavy conditions, controlling large periods of play through a dominant scrum and powerful forward performance. On a pitch that made handling difficult, both sides were guilty of early knock-ons, but it was Kirkcaldy who adapted quicker and applied the greater pressure throughout.

Despite controlling territory, Kirkcaldy’s ill-discipline at key moments allowed Berwick to clear their lines and relieve pressure. However, it was only a matter of time before the Blues’ set-piece superiority told.

At 17 minutes, a scrum five metres out proved unstoppable, as the blues went for a push over, with Rory B powering over for the opening score.

Seven minutes later, Kirkcaldy thought they had doubled their lead when Smith grubbered into the in-goal area for Kennedy to dot down, but the referee ruled a knock-on in the act of grounding.

The second try arrived at 27 minutes after clean lineout ball from Euan, allowing Rory to charge through from 15 metres. The conversion attempt struck the post.

Kirkcaldy continued to press, and at 31 minutes, after a sharp break from Kennedy and quick recycling, Alan Pratt finished clinically in the corner.

Berwick mounted late first-half pressure, but Kirkcaldy stood firm. With three minutes remaining before the break, the Blues surged up the wing through Alan, before a final pass to Callum was deemed forward.

Half-time: Kirkcaldy 17–0 Berwick

The second half began in similar fashion. A clean take from Rhys Bonner at the lineout set the platform, followed by a strong break from Stuart, allowing Callum to crash over for another well-worked team try.

Soon after, arguably the try of the day came as the ball moved fluidly through seven or eight pairs of hands, eventually reaching Craig in the three-quarter line—who bulldozed through two defenders to score.

With eight minutes remaining, a well-drilled lineout routine saw Craig find Euan at the tail before the ball was recycled for Rory to dive under the posts and extend the lead further.

Kirkcaldy’s forwards were immense throughout, with standout carries from Ross Lithgow and a collective effort from all 11 forwards that played, dominating the set piece and defensive collisions. Their control in the scrum and accuracy in the tight ensured Berwick were continually forced backwards.

At 78 minutes, another fine lineout launched what looked set to be a late score, but the movement was halted before Rory Brown made thr breakthrough, converted by Cammy.

A strong, disciplined second half and a physically commanding display up front ensured a deserved and comprehensive victory for Kirkcaldy.