Sefton 34 Ruskin Park 8 THIS defeat means Ruskin are now looking relegation in the face, for the third time in four seasons.

Slow about the field, they were rarely first to the breakdown in loose play, shunted backwards at virtually every scrum, and lost almost half of the line out ball on their own throw in.

Two years ago, virtually the same Sefton side came to Ruskin Drive and were thrashed with ease. In this match, they dominated play from start to finish. Despite the heroic defensive efforts of youngsters like Jonkers, Mousley and Unsworth, who saved a hat-full of tries with their close to the line tackling.

Meanwhile, a young second team won by 50 points.The drop looms Sefton 34

Ruskin Park 8 THIS defeat means Ruskin are now looking relegation in the face, for the third time in four seasons.

Slow about the field, they were rarely first to the breakdown in loose play, shunted backwards at virtually every scrum, and lost almost half of the line out ball on their own throw in.

Two years ago, virtually the same Sefton side came to Ruskin Drive and were thrashed with ease. In this match, they dominated play from start to finish. Despite the heroic defensive efforts of youngsters like Jonkers, Mousley and Unsworth, who saved a hat-full of tries with their close to the line tackling.

Meanwhile, a young second team won by 50 points.

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