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 Rhyl RLC 20 RUNCORN RLC 36 - June 29, 2009, 11:16:02 AM Runcorn powered past a vastly improved Rhyl side in scorching conditions on the sea side. The visitors were made to work hard for the points as the referee bizarrely sin binned three Runcorn players in the first half. Runcorn quickly dominated the game with 2 early tries, the first from McQuirter from acting half burrowing his way over the line. Luke Willings then sped over for a brilliant solo effort throwing a dummy and racing 50 yards to finish under the posts, quickly followed by some superb work from McQuirter who danced his way round 3 players, bounced of another to step the full back for an outstanding try and his second of the afternoon. The sin binning of Dunne for not answering back was the major turning point as the Welsh outfit hit back with two quick fire tries after Runcorn's superb start. Runcorn where getting pinged all over the park for some quite innocuous penalties by Referee Bradshaw, which led to the green and golds spending 30 minutes of the first half with 12 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage Runcorn defended superbly and held Rhyl to lead 12-18 at half time. Team Manager Chris Leech stoked the fires with a Churchillian speech at half time which wound Runcorn up, who came out after the break with all a full compliment and all guns blazing. After some big carries up the middle by Arrowsmith, Forshaw and Vowles, Hooker Lepts barged his way over from close range. Captain and MOM Patterson scored next quickly followed by Forshaw who's try sealed the game for the visitors. Runcorn, who are the only side to beat Wales on their own territory, face Lymn Wolves this week looking to avenge their home loss two months ago. Coach Rob Calland said: 'The Welsh are a good side and are no longer the pushovers they once where. With that in mind it was a great win and puts us in good place for the play offs. We are hitting form at the right time.' RUNCORN: S. McWhirter (2T), P. Dempsey, I. Cheveau, S. Worrall, K. McGreevey, L. Willings (1T), M. Barr, L. Forshaw(1T), J. Lepts (1T), G. Dunne, S. Vowles, S.Arrowsmith, D. Patterson (1T 6C MOM) SUBS A. Bateson, C. Leech, C. Hall, D. Murphy RUNCORN MOM 1. D. Patterson, L. Willings, 3. S.McWhirter  Printer Friendly Version  |
      
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