In what was probably this teams finest result to date we had a great roller-coaster match against New Brighton. Marple commenced scoring with a penalty kick to give an early 3-0 lead. Showing reward for some great pressure on the New Brighton lines. Possession swung one way then another before a fine try from Tom gave Marple an 8-0 lead. New Brighton fought back with a breakaway try (converted) caused by missed tackles to leave the game balanced at 8-7. Both sides neutralised each other for a large period of the 2nd half before New Brighton broke down the wing to score another converted try taking the score to 8-14 with 5 minutes to play. This just spurred the Marple side on and a fine break by Tom ripped through their lines followed by some great support play from the rest of the team. Tom was brought down just short of the line, but Greg spotted the opportunity, picked up the ball and put in down on the line. Under much pressure Chris coolly slotted the conversion to take the score to 15-14. Special mention should go to the subs, due to the fine balance of the score in the 2nd half we were forced to keep the side as it was and so not make the changes that we would normally have.

Marple under 15′s triumphed against a Glossop despite both teams missing players it was a very competitive fixture. Marple were 5 points down after a breakthrough try within the first few minutes, this seem to galvanise the team who from then on produced some great attacks culminating in a try from Howard as a result of some good interplay between the backs. Similar play between them shortly after produced another try this time from Greg which was well converted in windy conditions. Glossop continued to pressurise throughout but the Marple defence withstood all pressure. Into the second half Glossop conceded a penalty which with Jake’s quick thinking (not bad for birthday boy! lol) he tapped and drove over the line scoring a deserved try. Marple finished their scoring with a well taken penalty kick from Chris to finish the match 20-5. Great result and well played one and all.