In an extreme twist of fate, Ivybridge snatched victory from Sidmouth Chiefs with a touchline penalty in injury time resulting in a 34-32 victory.

The Chiefs could have, perhaps even should have, claimed the day.

The game was filled with impressive scrummaging and attractive rugby from both teams, though persistent lineout issues plagued the Chiefs throughout.

Ivybridge applied early pressure; however, the Chiefs tackled well and broke free, opening the scoring with a remarkable try.

A well-executed handling move gained ground on the right field.

Here, Sam Heathcote impressively chased up a kick, gathered the ball, and dispensed with two defenders, touching down under the posts.

Jake Smith added his precision conversion skills to the mix.

Sidmouth quickly advanced their lead.

A turnover near halfway set up some smooth handling, from which Rory O'Brien seized his chance to outpace cover and score in the corner.

Ivybridge made a dash at scoreboard entry when a lost lineout by the Chiefs allowed two forwards to combine for a wide-out try.

Hopes to widen their lead dissipated when the Chiefs' penalty within adversary goal range didn't deliver a score.

This tactical choice would later reflect as a significant loss.

Despite the Chiefs leading 12-5 at halftime, Ivybridge equated the score a short two minutes post-restart.

However, the Chiefs quickly reclaimed their lead with a high kick chased and gathered by Sam Heathcote who bolted in under the posts; Jake Smith again performed a conversion.

The Chiefs' lead melted away within the next 10 minutes when a series of conceded penalties allowed Ivybridge to control territory, yielding three unanswered tries.

Ultimately, the Chiefs revived their game, reducing the point differential with a bonus point try credited to Tom Hodge after good play.

Jake Smith landed another conversion and put his side in lead with a well-struck penalty.

Ivybridge, however, had the concluding word with an injury time penalty.

Looking ahead, the Chiefs will host Marlborough this Saturday, with a 3pm kick-off.

Sunday also beckons a promising home game as the Ladies Valkyries meet the Chedder Valley Ladies, also starting at 3pm.