Proud home record goes

Oldham's John Gillam on the attack

OLDHAM RUFC 19 HUTTON 21

OLDHAM surrendered their unbeaten home record in North Lancashire Division One, but made a brave attempt to fight back from 21-7 down.

Bradley Horton opened the scoring for Hutton with a try converted by Adam Wood, and two successful penalties from the visitors’ kicker made it 13-0 before Mark Brocklehurst finally broke the opposition resistance by scoring a try which Gareth Barber converted.

The visitors were well organised and regained command in the second half when Horton scored his second try, followed by a drop goal from Andrew Tobutt.

But, with 20 minutes remaining, Oldham started to string some passes together, resulting in two tries.

Brocklehurst scored the first, which was well converted from the touchline by Josh Brown, then John Gillam’s score cut the gap to just two points with eight minutes remaining.

However, the Oldham recovery was repelled by Hutton and the hosts, for whom second row John Souter led the way with some strong bursts, were left to look back on what might have been.

Oldham go to joint leaders Littleborough next Saturday (2.15pm).


Leigh u-16s 29

Oldham u-16s 7



OLDHAM suffered a blow when flank forward Ben Arthurs had to leave the field with an ankle injury, causing a reshuffle in the pack.

And Leigh took advantage to clinch victory despite

Oldham forward Zac Strudwick’s try which was converted by centre Ellis Helire-Catherall.


Oldham u-14s 29

Bolton U-14s 33



OLDHAM played arguably their best game this season and were unfortunate not to win.

Eric Byshyka scored four tries and Conor Chadderton one. Danny Woodhead converted two of the tries.

Oldham’s player-of-the-match was Gregory Antonio.