Home joy for Roughyeds

Photo: Tim Bradley

Michael Ward scored two tries against Swinton Lions

Oldham RL 26, Swinton Lions 24

BATTLING Oldham RL recovered from 12-point deficit in the first half to record a third win on the spin in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Scott Naylor's side also trailed 14-6 at the break, but recovered to claim an important victory in front of 758 supporters at Bower Fold.

Kieran Gill kick-started the comeback with his third try in as many appearances. Michael Ward added a brace in the second half to put Oldham in front and Adam Clay also went in.

Clay's effort came with the Roughyeds down to 12 men as Richard Lepori was in the sin bin.

Match report and reaction in tomorrow's Chronicle.