Cornish Pirates increased their Championship play-off hopes with a pulsating win at home against Bedford.

Having taken a 10-point lead, the Pirates then found themselves behind at half-time following a Luke Fielden try and two James Pritchard penalties.

Bedford struck first in the second-half with a converted try from Paul Tupai giving them an 18-10 lead.

But the Pirates kept fighting and tries from Rob Cook and Gavin Cattle put them back in front to claim a famous win.

Cattle's late try was his second of the game, his first coming in opening period, while Cook also kicked two conversions and a penalty.

The Pirates are now second in Pool A of the Championship play-offs, level on points with leaders Bristol.

Bedford host the Pirates in the next round of the play-offs on Saturday.

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