The Eagles were up against Wigan St Cuthberts, who are one of the leagues top four clubs.

With a bit of rain falling Cuthberts kicked off and caught the eagles napping, by dropping on a short kick off. From this the ball was moved to the right and the first score of the day. The conversion was missed, Eagles 0 - 4 Cuthberts.

Over the past few weeks this would have the opposition scoring at will, but not today with the Tom giving the lads a strong talking too before the game this was the Eagles that started the season so well. The team got right back at Cuthberts and stood up well to an intimidating team . Some crunching tackles from several players but one that stood out come from Kurtis who put a big hit on his opposite number.

The game then went from end to end , but with both teams making mistakes or being penalised lots of easy yards were made, however the boys tackled well, and had a good spell of pressure that eventually led to the Eagles first try scored out wide by Joe Wilson, following some good attacking rugby. The kick was converted by Kian and the Eagles led 6 -4.

With Cuthberts not getting their own way, leading to a bit of ill discipline they were down to 12 players whilst one had a 10 minute rest!. Despite the advantage in numbers the Eagles could not increase their lead and the half time score was Eagles 6 - 4 Cuthberts

Into the second half, and from the kick off Cuthberts went almost the length of the field with strong forward play and some great offloads, a few plays later and they restored their lead, again the kick was missed. The score now 6-8.

As in the first half, both teams had spells of pressure that come to nothing and once again both teams were giving silly penalties away. With Cuthberts under pressure from the Eagles who were now giving the ball plenty of air, ill discipline once again crept into the game, with one of Cuthberts big lads being sent off for dropping onto a player with his knees.

From the penalty the Eagles dropped the ball and the chance had gone. Not long after Cuthberts broke away and went charging down the their left side and a try was scored, again the kick was missed and cuthberts led 6-12.

Yet again with good encouragement from the touchline the Eagles dug in and had a good go at Cuthberts, going close several times only for the last pass to go astray or be knocked on. But following a good kick and chase Cuthberts trying to clear their line got into a right mess and HJ pounced on the ball to score a try, unfortunately the kick was missed from the touchline and the deficit was now just two points.

With time running out the Eagles give it all they could but all their effort come to nothing and Cuthberts hung on for a win.

FT Culcheth Eagles 10 - 12 Wigan St. Cuthberts

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