RUGBY UNION Derby 26 v 40 Wirral - Second Papa Johns win for Wirral
This was the second game in the Papa John’s competition and Wirral were away at Derby, who they have played once before some years ago. It was Derby who took the lead with a try after 8 minutes but Wirral soon retaliated with 2 tries from captain, CHRIS CROWLEY, further good play by Wirral resulted in tries by DAN HARVEY and LEWIS HAYES, coupled with conversions and penalties. Wirral had built up a lead of 8 points by half time to lead 19-27 as Derby played hard to improve their position. Following their defeat the previous week. The second half was played with greater determination by both sides and Wirral increased their lead to 19-37 following tries by Rhys James and Hayden Long. Wirral had given all their substitutes a run out before the end of the game and in the closing minutes a further penalty by BEN BROOKS extended their lead to two scores and even with a lead of 14 points, Derby strove hard to win the match. A great performance by the young Wirral team as they prepare for the final round robin game next week against Burton (who have also won both their games), kick off at 3.00 pm next Saturday.