Oldham triumph in Eden contest

TAKING IT ON: Oldham (with ball) drive forward during their victory over Upper Eden.

RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM RU recorded a 33-26 home victory over Upper Eden in the North Lancs and Cumbria Division, outscoring their opponents by five tries to two to claim a bonus point.

The hard work of groundsman Alan Hollinsworth and his staff paid off as the Manor Park pitch was made playable.

Report and reaction in tomorrow’s Chronicle.

In rugby league, Waterhead’s home fixture against Eastmoor Dragons in National Conference League Division Two was called off as a result of a frozen pitch.

Saddleworth Rangers' game at York Acorn in the Premier Division had earlier fallen victim to the elements, while Oldham St Anne's were without a scheduled fixture in Division One.