ATHERTON RU were somewhat flattered by their 29-7 win against Ormskirk 4ths.

Tries from Joe Dillon, Gary Bleekley, Ian O'Donnell and Martin Cleary. Ian Lysons converted three times and landed a penalty.

Minis & Midis: U8s drew at Bolton (Scott Fazackerley 4, Jimmy Banks, Damon Robinson and Callum Allcock); U10s were gallant losers despite fine efforts from James Harrison, Lewis Sproston, Richard Hewsham, Adam Haworth and Scott Morris.

TYLDESLEY RU beat their jinx team on Saturday, winning 15-7 against Ormskirk.

Shotton and West dominated the line-outs, the front row of Highes, Plimley and Neil Hampson gave their oppositie numbers a hard time.

A try from Pullman plus two Browns goals gave Tyldesley the first-half advantage and Shotton clinched it after the break.

On Saturday (2.30pm) Cumbrian side Upper Eden are at Well Street.

LEIGH RU blitzed Old Salians 47-0, good line-out ball giving the backs plenty of room to attack.

A Fletcher try plus three goals from Lee provided the platform for a second-half surge as Leigh ran riot.

Tries camer thick and fast from Gilman, Fletcher, Brown, Wright 2 and Jim Bridge.

Marsh, Lee and the pack were outstanding in a performance to savour.

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