THE Yorkshire One rugby union season kicked off with victories for York, Malton & Norton and Selby.

New coach Sean Bass steered his York side to a 33-3 victory over Bradford Salem at Clifton Park.

The hosts forged ahead when James Arkle touched down from a loose ball at a line out and Nic Ventress converted.

York increased their lead when winger Sam Arkle took a difficult pass and went over in the corner.

Bradford responded with a penalty, but York closed the first half with an excellent try by Alex Nixon, who rounded off a superb move. Ventress converted for a 19-3 lead.

York’s dominance told after the break and Chris Fox crossed for a try Ventress converted. Captain Jon Sharpe got in on the act when he drove over from a five-metre scrum for Ventress to convert.