Cullompton are the first side from Devon to lift the trophy

Cullompton have won the EDF Energy Senior Vase by a single point against Tyldesley at Twickenham.

Cullompton's only try came in the 26th minute when winger Mark Laskey cut inside two tackles to touch down.

Tyldesley replied with a try shortly afterwards, before Ross Toms' penalty edged Cullompton back in front.

In the last quarter, Cullompton had to withstand heavy pressure as Tyldesley missed three drop-goals, but the Devon side held on to claim a famous victory.

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