Pilkington Recs 20 Orrell St James 30 RECS bowed out of the Lancashire Cup in a game that was almost a carbon copy of a league meeting between these two sides four weeks ago.

Again Recs went into a healthy early lead only to see the visitors claw their way back into the match and snatch victory in the final quarter.

Orrell scored first through a drop goal, but soon after Recs were in front from a sweeping move, with good hands from Andy Kilmurray and John Rees saw busy wingman Andy Burns squeeze in at the corner.

Minutes later good work from John Pennington and Chris Bailey, resulted in hooker Gareth Griffiths burrowing through from acting half back for a try. An early injury for home stand off Kilmurray didn't help matters, but things got better midway through the half through the try of the game.

Centre Rees broke the defensive line and he ran 75 metres to score, rounding the full-back on his way to scoring a great try, Mark Forber added the conversion.

Recs had to get through a lot of defence leading up to half time and the turning point came with the last play of the half when the visitors scored through a spilled bomb to peg it back to 14-7 at the break.

Into the second half Recs began to lose their shape, discipline and ultimately possession as the visitors snatched two converted tries to go in to the lead on three quarter time.

A further drop goal and converted try saw Recs trail by eight points ten minutes from time.

Good work from Paul Houghton, Rees and Bailey did raise some hopes in the closing stages as a loose ball from a Rees run was collected by Rick Yelland and the hardworking forward drove in to score.

Alan Fletcher converted. A further try in the closing stages however secured the win for the visitors. One positive note for Recs was the first team debuts of three-quarters Paul Houghton and Rick Shaw who ran well and defended solidly. The St Helens Roofing man of the match award went to skipper John Rees. The Jaxx Caf Bar matchday award went to John Pennington.

Shevington Crusaders U18s 14 Pilks Recs 16 This top of the table clash proved to be a cliff-hanger. Shevington took an early four point lead, but Pilks replied with an excellent try by Simon Wilson following some good handling. Mike Woodhead added the goal. However by the break Shevington had scored again and were up 14-6.

After the interval, Pilks went up a gear and pressurised Shevington who became their own worst enemies with poor discipline. In the last 10 minutes, captain Liam Bostock darted over for a try from acting half.

With eight minutes to go, Recs were trailing 14-10 and in the dying minute of the game a sharp pass from Bostock found man of the match Ste Rawsthrone who went over to level the scores. Woodhead added the goal immediately followed by the final whistle.

Second place man of the match went to George Tregaskis with Lee Hudson taking third place.

Other good performances came from Paul Callaghan, Dave Cottington, John Moran and Mark Henry.

Langworthy U/16s 18 Pilks 26 Pilks went to Langworthy with only 11 players, but showing true spirit came through with this fine result, tries coming from Beddows two, I Langley, P Langley one and Bonney, Parr kicked two and I Langley 1, Euro Register MOM went to P Langley for a gutsy attacking performance and Beddows also played well.

St Annes U15s 16 Pilks 32 Pilks took an early lead, but let St Anne's back into the game. In the second half, Pilks stepped up a gear and were too strong for a capable Oldham side. Tries were scored by Rob Burkhill (2), Graham Pinder (1), Lee Davies (1), Carl Sanderson (1), Rhys Griffiths (1) who also added the goals.

St Helens Motor Auctions man of the match was Carl Sanderson, Bartons Heating Contracts runner up was Daz Forshaw. Harrison Marsh and Mark McKeegan also played well.

Ashton 0 Pilkington Recs U14s 30 Excellent team defence led by top tackler Ste Houghton who laid the foundation for a comprehensive win.

Pilks tries came from Supporters Man of the Match Ste McBride (2), Andrew Parnell (2), Andrew Egerton and coaches award winner Ryan Rogers with David Lowe landing 3 long range conversions.

David Clare impressed to earn the Man of the Match Award with Craig Critchley taking the most improved accolade. Also in top form were Andy Parnell, Nick Manchester and Dave Northey in a good all-round team performance.

Pilks U13s 22 Crosfields 4 Best for Recs were Greg Smith and Sean Briers who were adjudged first and second men of the match. Luke Smith and Martin Hutton topped the tackle count. Pilks points scorers were Ste Walsh (try), Dave Mason (two tries) and Greg Smith (try and three goals). Other top performers were Karl Foster, Alex McClurg and Mark Briody.

Wigan St Judes U/12s 12 Pilks Recs U/12s 14 Recs bounced back in great style after last week's cup disappointment with a brilliant display against a tough Wigan outfit. A try from David Houghton and a Judes penalty had the score at 2-4 at the break. Then Recs dominated the second half with tries from Houghton and Lynch and a goal from Holding.

The Big John the Butcher Awards, Man of the Match and Parents Award went to David Houghton, most improved was Kurtis Marsh and coach's award going to each and every member of the team.

Pilks Recs U12s 16 Langworthy Reds 4 Good games all round from both sides with Pilks trailing 4-0 at the break. The second half went all Pilks way, with a good performance to win the game. Try scorers for Pilks were San Hughes, Scott Pennington, Keiron Lomax and Andy Bushell.

Corus Building Systems man of the match went to Craig Mooney, coaches award Keiron Lomax and Sam Hughes. Top tackler went to Jaque Gill and performers of the week were Sean Dingsdale and Ryan Williams.

Heysham Atoms U11's 10 Pilks Recs 40 Pilks struggled to find their form early on, but eventually settled to play some fine rugby against NWC newcomers Heysham.

Pilks points came from coach's award winner Daniel Frodsham (two tries and a goal), Mark Hamon (two tries), Matthew Twist (try and goal), with Ryan Hilliard, Darren Quirk and Ben Topping grabbing a try each. David Saunders and Paul Davies also added a goal each. Man of the Match was Richard Thomas and Top tackler Matthew Carlton.

Pilks Recs U10s 30 Eccles 0 An inexperienced Eccles team struggled to hold an on form Pilks outfit with man of the match Jordan Kilbride (two tries) outstanding. Ben Hughes was most improved, Steven Ellison (try) won coach's award and top tackler was Chris Lee (try). Mike Wright (try), Josh Appleton (two tries), David Knapper (two tries), Liam Hill (two tries) and Darren Magson (two tries) were the other points scorers.

Thatto Heath U9s 0 Pilks Recs 12 Points came by way of man of the match, Luke Bavis (3) top tackler Thomas O'Neale along with joint coach's award winners Callum Welsby and Gage Dugdale ensured the sheet was kept clean. Unsung hero Robert Saunders controlled the play, whilst most improved Liam Topping produced strong runs and tackles along with Kody Clarke, Tommy Travis, Leon Tatlock, Ben Tatlock, Dane Rigby and Shane Bradbury who are all worthy of mention.

Halton Hornets U9s 4 Pilks Recs 36 A superb team performance with dazzling attacking play and a solid defence ensured Pilks won the day. Tries came from man of the match, Andrew Frazer (2), Gage Dugdale (1), Luke Bavis (1), Callum Welsby (1) and Liam Topping (1). Joint coaches award winners Matty Foreman (1) and Rhys Williams (1), unsung hero John Reid (1). Top tackler goes to Thomas O'Neale whilst most improved award went to Shane Bradbury.

Pilks U/8s 36 Haydock 6 An excellent all round team performance saw Pilks through to a well earned victory. Man of the match Jordan Welsby scored four tries, top tackler Liam Forber two tries, most valuable player Jamie McCabe two tries, Alex Stuart, Jamie Baker, Robert Gormley and Haiden Jones grabbed one each.