Sefton U16s 19 Rossendale U16s 17
ROSSENDALE Under 16s slipped to a narrow defeat against Sefton in the third round of Blacksticks competition.

Despite horrendous conditions, both sides played some entertaining rugby and it was Dale who scored the opening try of the game when, following a series of phases, Isaac Cornwall crashing over for the first score.

The second half started with Sefton breaking through and scoring a converted try within a few minutes to take the lead.

Dale came close to scoring a second try but unfortunately for them, they conceded two quick tries as Sefton stretched their lead.

But Dale reacted well and Callum Pelling dived through to score. And Idrees Nazir crashed over to score in the last play.