League round-up

Burtonwood Bulldogs u11 34

Folly Lane u11 48

COMPLACENCY cost Bulldogs this game after having recently scored 50 points against the same opposition.

Burtonwood spilled possession to gift Folly Lane two early tries.

Some fine attacking rugby then produced tries for Robbie Batty, three, Adam Gorman, Adam Bellas and Anthony Bailey. However, Bulldogs conceded a try immediately from each re-start without making a tackle, thus throwing the game away despite good play by Alex Jones and Matty Wilson.

Thatto Heath u11 24

Crosfields u11 16

CROSFIELDS were narrowly beaten by a well drilled Thatto Heath team in a tough, uncompromising game of Rugby League.

Joshua Crowley put in an awesome player of the match display for an under strength Crosfields side. He scored three tries and also topped the tackle count.

Conversions were tagged on by Jordan King and Jake McKie.

Crosfields' coach's award winner was J. Evans and their parents' award went to D. Radley.

Latchford Unicorns u11 6

Wigan St. Cuthberts u11 30

THE final score line is not a fair reflection of the game.

Both teams played some excellent rugby with expansive handling and kicking on show. Latchford showed plenty of flair and invention but Wigan made better use of the chances they created.

Tom Southworth was Latchford's lone try scorer. Jack Forshaw converted.

Other good performances came from Luke Jones, Patrick Reardon, Jordon Stephenson, Adam Yates-Dutton and Phil Atherton.

Rylands Sharks u12 14

Folly Lane u12 16

RYLANDS led from the start of this evenly matched game but they were undone by a last minute try from a set play.

Both teams contributed to an excellent match and all of the players should be proud of their efforts.

The try scorers for Rylands were Jason Rutter, Jake Ryder and Tom Lee.

Their player of the match was Tom Lee, their top tackler was Matt Lomax and Jack Reid, who knocked over a conversion, won the coach's award.

Wigan St. Judes u14 6

Crosfields u14 14

CROSFIELDS progressed in the North West Counties Cup.

Coach's award winner Tom Caswell scored a try and then broke and cleverly passed to supporting prop Ross Sayers to finish off.

Tremendous team spirit was evident and although Soap eased off in the second half their defence stood firm until full time.

Mike Walker was the player of the match and Mike Littler was industrious in the pack.

Latchford Albion u14 66

Leigh East u14 0

LATCHFORD'S fine display put them through to the next round of the North West Counties Cup.

The try scorers were Ste Fisher, five, Mike Linaker, three, Mike Cooper, Jono Smith, Joe Gandy and a debut try for elusive Johnny Clarke. Linaker kicked seven goals.

Daz Hill was influential in most tries along with Gandy and Mitchell.

Linaker and Jono Smith were strong in attack and Fisher relished the opportunities with the ball.

Leigh East Lions u15 4

Woolston Rovers u15 52

WOOLSTON proved too strong for Leigh in this North West Counties Cup first round fixture.

The try scorers were C. Rigby, two, J. Rosson, C. Riley, three, S. Tinsley, P. Reynolds, two and T. McCarthy. P. Airey kicked six conversions.

Player of the match was awarded to T. McCarthy with P. Robinson awarded best support player.

Rylands u14 30

Thatto Heath u14 10

RYLANDS continued their impressive recent form with a fine win against a determined Thatto Heath side.

Creative attack and aggressive defence led to Rylands scoring six tries. Kelly, three, Rourke, two and Howard were the players to go over.