First impressions
Date published: 27 January 2015
Waterhead's Jason Andrews is tackled by Saddleworth's Ben Whitehead
RUGBY:
CRAIG Farrimond and Mick Slicker junior ran the rule of their new charges for the first time in the Oldham Amateur League’s Standard Cup and witnessed a competitive, open game.
Saddleworth Rangers coach Farrimond was the one celebrating at the final whistle after an 18-10 victory over National Conference League rivals Waterhead at Churchill playing fields.
But opposite number Sicker junior saw his side take an early lead in the first-round clash. The conversion attempt was missed and Rangers struck back in the sixth minute with a touchdown and goal.
A narrow 6-4 advantage was turned into a 12-4 lead after 25 minutes thanks to Jack Connor’s try and Whitehead’s conversion.
Both defences proved hard to break down, and it wasn’t until the mid-way stage of the second half that the scoreboard ticked over again.
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