Conference phase with whitewash

from a lineout and gave Wes Barrett the opportunity to stretch his legs and sprint in to score. New Brighton would not give up though, and continued to take the fight to Rossendale, and gained some momentum when Dale’s discipline slipped as they conceded three consecutive penalties but were saved by the referees whistle for half time, with the score New Brighton 0 Rossendale 17.

The second half continued with Dale applying the pressure and fortunately making fewer mistakes, but New Brighton continued to fight hard and make it difficult. Dale relieved the pressure when Jordan Fortune put another grubber kick through to allow Wes Barrett to pounce and grab a second try, with Jordan Fortune bagging the extras. It was Wes Barrett on the scoreboard again a few minutes later after catching a clearance kick in his own half, then sprinting round the New Brighton defence fending off three tackles before scoring.

Possibly the best try of the game came from a ‘Gary Owen’ launched high into the air by Jordan Fortune and gathered in by Callum Pelling as he galloped over to score. It was another kick that gave Rossendale their final try when Henry Wilby hoofed a clearance kick down field and Wes Barrett chased it down, jinked around two defenders and went in to score to close the game New Brighton 0 Rossendale 29.

Man of the match went to Henry Wilby for his distribution and control.