Bourne welcomed Lincoln back to Milking Nook Drove for the replay of their previously abandoned fixture, and the home side made no mistake this time — earning an emphatic 38–11 bonus-point victory.

From the opening whistle, Bourne asserted themselves with intensity and control. Dominating both territory and possession, the hosts kept Lincoln pinned deep in their half, and their early pressure was rewarded with the game’s opening try. Bourne continued to threaten, but a series of missed chances — including a held-up ball over the line — prevented them from extending their advantage.

Lincoln showed their resilience, capitalising on a rare opportunity to score against the run of play. Bourne responded with a second try to regain the lead, but a number of early injuries and errors at the breakdown disrupted the home side’s rhythm. Poor ball presentation and uncharacteristic handling mistakes allowed Lincoln back into the contest, and the visitors took advantage of some loose defence to keep the scoreboard close.

At the break, Bourne held a slender 12–11 lead, a reflection of their dominance in possession but also their wastefulness in execution. The half-time message from the coaches was clear and direct — improve at the breakdown, tidy up the basics, and play with greater tempo and intent.

The response was immediate. Bourne emerged from the interval looking far more composed and clinical. Their pack once again took control of the set piece, providing a solid platform for the backs to exploit space and attack with width. Ball presentation and ruck speed improved significantly, allowing the team to build phase pressure and convert territory into points.

As Lincoln began to tire, Bourne’s forwards continued to punch holes in the defence, and the backs added several well-worked tries to secure the bonus point. The closing stages saw Bourne in complete control, dictating the tempo and demonstrating the cohesion that has been steadily building over recent weeks.

By full-time, Bourne had stretched their lead to 38–11, sealing a convincing victory and a deserved five-point haul. It was a performance built on grit, adaptability, and a strong second-half resurgence.

While the result and effort were pleasing, Bourne were quick to acknowledge that there is still room for growth — particularly in maintaining composure and accuracy throughout the full 80 minutes. Nonetheless, this win underlined the team’s character and progression, and the home crowd left Milking Nook Drove encouraged by another step forward from a side with clear momentum.