TYLDESLEY RU continued their improved form with a 20-14 home victory over visitors Workington.

Tyldesley were quickest out of the blocks with the pack moving the ball forward, allowing space for the impressive Tyldesley back line to use.

Following good work by No.8 Craig Pulman, full back Andy Dickinson broke the Workington defensive line and a short pass to brother Mark saw the Tyldesley centre go under the posts for a try converted by fly half Ashley Worsfold.

Two minutes later the pack again rumbled forward and a quick break from the base of the ruck by scrum half Lee Cunliffe led to flanker Mark Swanton diving over the line for another try converted again by Worsfold.

Tyldesley then went to sleep, allowing Workington to land a penalty and score an unconverted try.

However leading 14-8 at the break Tyldesley always looked more likely to score again. Both teams defended well and second half brought no tries and two penalties each giving Tyldesley a important 20-14 win that moves them back to seventh in the league table.

Outstanding performers on the day were Craig Pulman and Tom Cartwright in the forwards and Mark Dickinson and Lee Cunliffe in the back line.

Tyldesley Knights took time off from beating the all before them in the league to entertain Bury in a friendly at St George's Park. Despite resting several regulars Tyldesley still had too much to offer and ran out 27-12 victors with tries from a Mark Bennett hat-trick and one apiece for Craig Broadhurst and Brian Ndlovu, Ian Lysons landing one conversion.

Tyldesley Dragons also faced Bury away and struggled to get a grip on a game they could have won before going down 22-7.

On Saturday, by a strange twist of fate, Tyldesley travel up to Workington to face the same opposition hoping for the same result. At St George's Park, the Knights welcome Northwich while the Dragons face neighbours Leigh.

Tyldesley are still looking for recruits to ensure a regular Fourth XV gets a runout. Training is at St George's Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm.