Ronan and Vicki's relationship is plunged into crisis when Vicki gets a black eye and the finger of suspicion points towards Ronan. Elsewhere, the time has come for Waterloo Road's debut rugby match, but can Jez coach the boys to a victory? Meanwhile, Michael and Linda's working relationship becomes personal.

Bad boy Tariq Siddiqui's efforts to turn over a new leaf are short-lived when he discovers that his sister is secretly dating Finn Sharkey. Elsewhere, Michael desperately tries to cover his tracks over the Wayne Johnson incident, and Phoenix's secretive behaviour makes Scout question their relationship.