Rylands 20

Blackbrook 32

RYLANDS blew their chance of winning their North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division clash with Blackbrook by making a nightmare start.

Blackbrook swept into an early 18-0 lead and Rylands were always playing catch up.

They gave themselves a lifeline with tries by Peter Leonard, coach Mark Forster, John Welch and Andy Brown.

But their never-say-die spirit and commendable comeback bid received no reward as Blackbrook recorded a comfortable win.

The best performers for Rylands were Leonard, Welch, Flannery and Tony Berry.

Accrington 10

Rylands A 18

RYLANDS' A team recorded a deserved away day win at Accrington.

Their try scorers in the Division Six game were wing man Evans, the unstoppable Shaw and rock solid full back Lloyd.

Wigan St Pats u18 13

Rylands u18 18

DIVISION One side Rylands reached the Lancashire Cup final for the first time in their short history by defeating Premiership outfit Wigan St Patricks.

Player of the match Lee Caldwell led from the front with a barnstorming display.

He scored a try and Rylands' other try scorers were Stephen Price, two and Chris Johnson.

Chris Forster added a goal and other good performers were Jamie Peasnell, Jonny Walker, Gary Hewitt and Anthony Blaide.