LEE for Leigh was the spark in a thumping Rugby Union 25-5 win against Sandbach.

But a scrappy encounter provided Hand Lane spectators with few thrills.

Chris Lee, linking from full-back, provided most of them, showing quick heels and quick hands.

Leigh began well when centre Mark Hudspith cut through to score in the corner. He then banged over a penalty before the visitors edged back from a quick tap.

The second period belonged to Leigh, first containing the Sandbach revival, then forging clear with tries for Hudspith, Lee and Ross Bullough, Hudspith converting one.

Leigh Tofts won 28-0 at Chorley Vets, dominating from the first whistle and bouncing clear with tries for Dave Hunter, Parkinson, Smith and Morrison with Porteous converting all four.

Leigh Minis and Juniors...the U16s won 34-0 at Altrincham Kersal (Parkinson 2, Bates, Carlile, Graham); the U13s beat Western Road HS (Sawle 3); the U11s drew 14-14 at Widnes (Stephen Moulton, Thomas Andrews).

The U8s reached the Vale of Lune Mini Comp final, losing 20-0 to Aspull. Tries from Thomas Leake 3, John Woods 2, Thomas Baker 2, Ian Pirrie 2, Jonathan Morgan and Danny Hollins. Also in the squad: Darren Ward, Richard Moulton, John Crook, Chatham Dongre, Ben Howarth and Steven O'Brian.

The U9s also plays in the Vale of Lune Tournament. They beat Egremont 15-5 (Stuart Harrison 2, Jack Andrews) and Rochdale 10-5 (Harrison, Matthew Baker) but lost 20-10 to Vale of Lune (Harrison, Richard Phillips).

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