Leigh R.U.F.C. 2nd XV 43pts Blackburn R.U.F.C. 2nd XV 5pts

A spirited and workmanlike performance saw Leigh overcome

a well organised Blackburn side.  The

home side took the lead with a well struck Harrison penalty, quickly followed

by an excellent Peters try when the veteran Grainey outpaced the defence  to feed second row Peters, Harrison providing

the conversion.  The visitors began to

dominate possession and territory, mainly due to the Hand Lane side lack of

discipline, giving away penalties around the ruck area.  Gradually Leigh fought back and played some

excellent rugby with forwards and backs combining well.  The young hooker, Niko, scored two excellent tries

to earn him the man of the match award. 

Further tries came from Wood and Cowley, Harrison was on form with the

boot to provide five conversions from six attempts.  In the closing minutes Blackburn struck back

with a well worked try to give Leigh a deserved 43 points to 5 points victory