St Benedict's will run out at Twickenham stadium on Saturday, May 7 in the final of the RFU’s Intermediate Cup.

Their dream game was finally fashioned at Mirehouse after overcoming a strong Wolverhampton side 12-0.

After heavy overnight rain the venue was in doubt in the morning as it had left what amounted to a small lake on the Newlands pitch.

A stand-by venue had been agreed but with volunteers working on the ground from 7am the visitors were invited to inspect the pitch and agreed it was fit to play on.

Watched by a large and vociferous crowd, Saints started the game as expected on the front foot, taking the game to the visitors.

For their part the Midlands outfit gave as good as they got in the early exchanges, with the forwards testing each other out and both teams looking strong in defence.

On 12 minutes, Wolverhampton were awarded a penalty but opted to kick for the corner, obviously looking for the try and believing they would score. But Saints’ defence this season has been outstanding and from a Wolverhampton line-out the home pack drove through, retained the ball and cleared.

The Saints forwards were starting to boss the set piece, especially the scrummage contest, forcing the visitors back on their own ball. Dan Rayson was just wide with a penalty attempt but after 20 minutes the deadlock was broken.

From a Saints scrum, number eight Steven Nelson broke clear before feeding scrum half Gordon Maudling. He chipped through and flying winger Ryan Fisher won the race to score the opening try which Rayson converted.

The Saints pack was still controlling the game and although Wolverhampton threatened on occasions with some strong running by their back line the Cumbrians had answers to whatever they posed.

With Scott Wood again dominating the line-out Saints had options to go out wide or use power. In fact it was the power play which produced the second try.

Scott Wood caught a line-out ball and the Saints forwards formed a rolling maul before storming 20 metres down the field before just being held-up short of the visitors’ line.

The ball was recycled and from the base of the ruck Steve Wood forced his way over the line. Rayson was unlucky with the conversion which came back off the upright. Saints went in at the break leading 12-0.

The second half saw a lot of the game played in the middle third as Saints soaked up early Wolverhampton pressure and then forced play into the visitors’ 22.

Strong kick returns from Mike Hawley ensured that Saints were never in real danger and with the pack dominating Wolverhampton the visitors were feeding off scraps and to their credit never gave in.

There was to be no more score in this half and although Saints lost Nelson to the sin bin late on they had more than enough to cover for him.

Secretary Stephen Howse said: “This community club of ours has known great days in its short history, only forming in 1974, but for the players, officials and supporters this must rank up there with anything so far. May 7 will surpass all.

“The club is booming this season with the 1st XV going for the League, Intermediate Cup and the Cumbria Cup while the Ravens, Saints’ 2nd XV is currently eight points clear in their league and going for the Shield.

“We have already had requests for info about going down to London for May 7, so I don’t think the lads will be short of vocal support on the day. However, before that we need to come down to earth as we have an important league game away at Ashton on Saturday.”