THE second half of the junior rugby league season is up and running.

Rylands u11s 6 Newton storm u11s 14

Tom Smith grabbed the Rylands try. Their player of the match was Matthew Biddle, while the coach’s award went to Reece Musgrave.

Burtonwood Bulldogs u10s 18 Waterhead u10s 16

Burtonwood extended their winning run with a gutsy performance. Additional players are needed, call Mark on 07715 500611 for details.

Rylands Sharks u9s 36 Blackbrook u9s 0

Sharks maintained their impressive run. Ciaran Nolan had a hand in most things to claim the player-of-the-match award, while coach’s award winner was Caiden Whelan and top tackler Harvey Braddish.

Rylands Tiger Sharks u9s 6 Rylands White Sharks u9s 3

Two of Sharks' three under nines sides met on Sunday morning. Jack Nolan, Matty McMillan, Luke Hoarty, Ryan Brown, Clayton Crutchley and Mason Walkden crossed for tries in a close and well-contested game.

Culcheth Eagles u7s 32 Pilkington Recs 20

Eagles had to stand firm against some determined running drives from Pilks to finally come out on top. Player of the match was Isaac Higham.

Golborne u7s 4 Rylands Sharks u7s 32

Sharks showed fight in defence to claim a good win. Player of the match Seb Baty and top tackler Oliver Garmston both crossed for tries.

* RYLANDS Tiger Sharks under eights played a part in the Super League match-day between Salford Red Devils and London Broncos. Sharks came out on top against a spirited Cadishead side, with Josh Brownlee and Jason Malone crossing for their first tries.