Firsts sights on top spot

RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM firsts enjoy home comforts tomorrow as they set their sights on reaching the summit of North Lancashire Division One.

Fours wins out of five have propelled the Manor Park outfit into second place, with only points difference separating them and new leaders De La Salle.

Gareth Barber’s men should be too good for St Edward’s OB this weekend. The visitors are second-bottom and in their most recent clash were beaten 21-0 by mid-table Ashton-under-Lyne.

Nick Hackman is included in a 19-strong Oldham squad having missed last Saturday’s 36-26 defeat of Didsbury Toc H.