WIRRAL 41 ROSSENDALE 20

The home side took the early score with a try from Craig Harvey converted by James Annetts but Rossendale hit back with a try from Leyton Taylor, the prop being driven over from short range and took the lead with a try from George Peel off a well worked move down the blindside and some good handling to put the winger in space.

However a penalty from Annetts levelled matters at 10-10 before tries from Robbie Pearl and James Reeves both converted by Annetts afforded the home side a 24-10 advantage.

Nathan Peel clawed a try back, the debut winger backing himself to take on the Wirral defence but further tries from Danny Harvey and a second for Pearl, both converted by Annetts who also slotted a penalty sealed the win.

With three tries already in the bag Rossendale went 'hunting' for a bonus score and having exerted pressure in the Wirral '22' Ryan McKibbin forced his way over for the much needed bonus point.

Rossendale are at home to Birkenhead Park This Saturday kick off 3pm

Geoff Lightfoot