TWO Lions' teams are semi finalists in the North West Counties Cup at their respective age groups, the matches to be played on April 8.

Maurice Lindsay, the Wigan Warriors Chairman, has assured the Lions of the Warriors' support.

Royton Tigers U 12s 40

Lions U12s 42

Lions led from the start in this end-to-end game. Dominic Hughes, Robert Bordon and Philip Wright worked hard in both attack and defence along with try scorers Carl Cunningham (3), Dale Forrest (2), John Veal (1) and Jamie Blair with his first try for the club. Dale Forrest converted all seven tries in a magnificent display of kicking.

Lions U11s 16

Ince St William U11s 26

This was a well fought match in which St William managed to exploit some gaps in the Lions' defence. Man of the Match Stephen Kenny made 12 powerful drives up field and scored all three of the Lions' tries, two of which were converted by John McCoy and Alex Leigh. Top Tackler, Daniel Brett made some outstanding tackles. The Golden Moment trophy was awarded to Jonathon Fairhurst while Most Improved Player was Tony Eaton.

Lions U9s 24

Orrell St James U9s 12

Orrell seemed determined to make a name for themselves by beating the Cup semi finalists. The scores were level at 12-12 at half time, thanks to two outstanding tries from Man of the Match, David Parkinson, which were converted by Sam Dale and Jayden Sandford. In the second half, the Lions scored three times without reply, courtesy of a third from David Parkinson and further tries from Top Tackler Andrew Newton and Most Improved Player Nathan Blair. Golden Moment was awarded to Luke Lister.

Orrell St James U8s 32

Lions U8s 44

If the Under 9s demonstrated how to win matches by defence, the Under 8s proved that it's possible to defend badly and still win.

They trailed 22-20 after having both flanks exposed and making only 16 tackles. Fortunately they managed to keep in touch thanks to block busting tries from Alex Davidson and Man of the Match Matthew Crow, two of which were converted by Alex Davidson and Most Improved Player Matthew Veal.

After half time words from their coach, Lions suddenly burst into life. Alex Davidson took his tally to four and Matthew Crow took his to three and were joined by Top Tackler Danny Parkinson and Chris Taylor on the list of try scorers. Goals were added by Peter Wright and Chris Taylor.

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