Waterhead eye instant riposte

RUGBY: WATERHEAD are on a recovery mission in National Conference League Division Two tomorrow (kick-off 2pm).

Defeat at Widnes West Bank Bears ruined the Peach Road side’s 100-per-cent record and saw them miss out on top spot.

The coaching team of Paul Geener and Jon Perks are eager for their men to hit back straight away, but they can expect a stern challenge from mid-table Shaw Cross Sharks.


THERE was relief in the Oldham St Anne’s camp after they notched a first win of the season in NCL Division One last Saturday.
Rochdale Mayfield were Saints’ victims

St Anne’s hope to follow up at Milford Marlins (2.30pm), but with Chris Carter, Dane English and Michael Wallace missing because of family and work commitments, and injuries to Liam Fozzard and Kevin McCormack, it is a tough ask against physical opponents.


WHAT would Saddleworth Rangers give for a first win of the season?
Still without a point and rooted to the foot of the NCL Premier Division table, Emerson Jackman’s side are at home to Wath Brow Hornets tomorrow (2.30pm).