Crosfields u16 26 Wigan St Judes u16 20

YOUNG Soap won in the last few minutes after a tough start in the North West Counties Premier Division, with third playing fourth from last year. Tries came from Danny Walker, two, George Brailey, Ben Dixon and Jordan Williams.

Woolston Rovers u15 14 Crosfields u15 18

CROSFIELDS came from 14-6 adrift to take the points in a bruising derby. Crosfields try scorers were Brad Holroyd , two, and Lewis Burford. Jacob Chamberlain was Crosfields’ player of the match, while Tyler Morris took the honour for Woolston.

Woolston Greens u13 10 St Cuthberts u13 24

NOTABLE performances came from opposition’s choice of man of the match, Harry Meacock, and Jack Hickman, who impressed in his first full game at full back. Top tackler Alfie Geritas, while Owen Forster received the coach’s award for his impressive game on the wing.

Woolston Rovers u12 4 Portico u12 34

ALTHOUGH disappointed they lost to a strong Portico team the lads kept their heads up and fought to the final whistle. Player of the match was Nathan Mcguire.

Crosfields u11 22 Latchford u11 18

A BRILLIANT first game of the season for both sides, showing good tackling and strong running of the ball.

Rylands Sharks u11 24 Leigh Miners Rangers u11 6

SHARKS got their new season underway with a strong home performance. Player of the match was Hatty Dogus. Danny Woods, Bayley Colledge and Dylan Rowe all crossed for tries, with Leon Hayes, Mason Gamble, Bobby Shingler and Colledge adding conversions. JackMcLoughlin claimed the coach’s award, with Nathon Groarke named top tackler.

Limehurst Lions u10 26 Woolston Greens u10 32

WOOLSTON dominated the first half but for a 10-minute spell in the second half they switched off. Tries were score by Nathan Heywood, two, Joe Wily, four, Alfie Hamilton, two. Player of the match was Nathan Heywood, top tackler Joe Wily and coach’s award winner Luke Brownlee.

Golborne Parkside u10 36 Woolston Golds u10 14

GREAT team spirit was on display by a Woolston side whose tries were scored by parents' player of the match Tay Nash, the week's top trainer JJ Carty and Danny Rowlands, who added a goal.

Clock Face u10 12 Crosfields u10 12

THE scoreline reflects the calibre of a bruising game. Connor Greenall and George Charnock converted their own tries. Away coach’s awards went to Billy Kohe-Love, George Charnock and Connor Greenall.

Rylands Sharks u10 76 Orrell St James u10 6

SHARKS carried on where they left off last season with a resounding home win. Aaron Garmston scored five tries, with others coming from Jack Lewis, three, Max McGucken, three, Alfie Sinclair and Ciaran Nolan.

Rylands u9 20 Woolston u9 20

JOE Hickey crossed for two tries, with others coming from Arron Lindop, Noah Quigley and player-of-the match George Roberts. Top tackler was Loui Ashton.

Rylands Tiger Sharks u9 20 Woolston Rovers u9 20

A HAT-TRICK from Sharks player-of-the-match Thomas Ashurst was a feature of a nip and tuck derby. There was never more than one score between the sides.

St Judes u8 12 Woolston u8 28

WOOLSTON were strong in attack and defence. Tries from player-of-the-match Ben Harrison, two, top tackler Jack McCarthy, two, coach's award winner Charlie Phillips, Leon Smy and Max Rowland sealed the win.

Ince Rose Bridge u8 4 Rylands Sharks u8 20

SHARKS made the best of tough conditions, Ollie Garmston leading the way with three tries, while others were added by Josh Cowell and top tackler Oscar Rattigan.

Woolston Greens u7 24 Pilkington Recs u7 0

WOOLSTON met a newly-formed Pilks team and came out on top with scores from player-of-the-match Jake McBride, three, Daniel Stelfox, two, and top tackler Louis Talbot.

Waterhead u7 4 Woolston Golds u7 32

A PERFECT start to the season for Woolston against a team making their debut. Defence and good communication were the key, while tries were touched down by Samuel Dickenson, four, Thomas Whitehead, three, and Finley Greenfield.

Blackbrook u7 12 Rylands Sharks u7 44

SONNY Jackson crossed for a hat-trick to claim the player-of-match award, with Jack Fallon also adding three and Joe McGann, Brandon Dore, Liam Bretherton, Declan Brown and Ryan Davidson completing the scoring.

Woolston Greens u7 24 Pilkington Recs u7 0

TRIES came from Jake McBride, three, Daniel Stelfox, two and Louis Talbot. The game was played in great spirit.

Bank Quay Bulls u7 20 Widnes Moorfield u7 4

BULLS got off to a flying start with tries from K Harrison, two, G Rothwell, two, and L Stretton. Player-of-the-match was G Rothwell.