Slavin’s try for Hornets settles classic clash with Wigan St Patrick’s

HFH U12 16 Wigan St Patrick’s U12 12 HORNETS knew they were in for a game against a big Wigan St Patrick’s side in tough conditions.

But they got off to a fine start with George Charnock collecting a kick though to touch down for the Hornets’ first try.

Wigan St Patrick’s claimed their first score out wide before Charnock crossed for his second four-pointer to secure a 12-4 lead at halfway.

Wigan St Patrick’s pulled it back to 12-12 after the break capitalising on two Hornets mistakes.

It was then end-to-end in the mud before Hornets got a good move out wide for Conall Slavin to seal the game with a match-winning try.

Tom Fallon was named man-of-the-match with the coaches’ award going to Jack Craig.

Alfie Graham was the game’s top tackler. HFH U7 Green 56

Rylands U7 20 THE U7 Greens hit the ground running against Rylands Sharks with a display of tackling worthy of note.

Top tackler award for the second week running went to Jackson Riley closely followed by Luke Holland with 40 plus tackles between them and a brace of tries each.

Man-of-the-match honours went to Coby Scott who touched down five times, two of them outstanding solo efforts. Daniel Woods took the coaches’ award for his two tries with further scores coming from Malachy Arrowsmith, Jacob Durr and Billy Rowlands.