UGB Lions 10 Ashton 16 THE Glassmen slipped to defeat after making the perfect start.
It came when Shaun Anders crossed the whitewash after only five minutes.
But Ashton drew level before the break with an unconverted try.
After the break the Ashton stand-off gave his side the lead with a fine individual try. Ashton went on to score two more tries.
But never-say-die UG hit back with a try by Anders, converted by Dan Ball, returning from injury after four months.
Anders received the Mel Griffiths man of the match award and the Birkett Motors players' player award.
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