THERE was mixed success for local rugby teams competing in the Lancashire Cup at the weekend.

While Blackburn enjoyed a big win, Burnley were on the receiving end of a heavy loss.

Blackburn, who kick off their league campaign on Saturday, enjoyed a 47-0 win against Aldwinians.

However Burnley lost 46-10 at Lancashire North rivals Trafford MV.

But Burnley will have an chance to avenge that defeat when they host the Manchester outfit in the opening league encounter on Saturday.

Meanwhile, a series of rugby coaching courses will be held across the North West to help improve the game at junior level.

Rugby Ready - pre-requisite for Level 1 and 2 coaching courses - will be held at Preston Grasshoppers RFC on Monday, September 7 (6-9pm), Old Modernians RUFC, Sunday, October 18 and Southport RUFC on Monday, November 9.

Scrum Factory will be held at Preston Grasshoppers RFC on Monday, November 9 (6pm-9pm), Southport RUFC onMonday, November 23 (6-9pm) and Harrogate RFC on Wednesday, October 7 (6.30-9pm).

And a UKCC Level 1 - Introducing Children to Rugby Union - will be held at Skipton RFC on Sundays, November 1, 15, 22 and at Bolton School, Sundays December 13, January 10, 31.

Contact Peter Hughes (above) on 01282 771120 or peterhughes855@gmail.com