TYLDESLEY Knights secured runners-up spot in the North West RU Second Division with a 9-5 away victory over a strong Burnley side.

The home side paraded a near full strength first team, but Tyldesley played with plenty of purpose.

Burnley scored an unconverted try, but three Fraser Mackintosh penalties sealed an excellent away win.

Tyldesley Dragons beat Leigh Hawks 16-11 in a thrilling game.

Hawks stepped in to help serve up an excellent game of rugby after Burnley, the Dragons' scheduled opponents, failed to raise a side.

There where excellent performances from Bill Elliott, Andrew Oakden and Tony Meakin in the forwards and 18-year-old Andrew Smith scored a fine try and kicked two well taken penalties.

Tyldesley's first three senior sides face league matches against Rossendale this Saturday, while the fourths await opposition from the fixtures pool.

RUGBY UNION: TYLDESLEY Knights secured runners-up spot in the North West RU Second Division with a 9-5 away victory over a strong Burnley side.

The home side paraded a near full strength first team, but Tyldesley played with plenty of purpose.

Burnley scored an unconverted try, but three Fraser Mackintosh penalties sealed an excellent away win.

Tyldesley Dragons beat Leigh Hawks 16-11 in a thrilling game.

Hawks stepped in to help serve up an excellent game of rugby after Burnley, the Dragons' scheduled opponents, failed to raise a side.

There where excellent performances from Bill Elliott, Andrew Oakden and Tony Meakin in the forwards and 18-year-old Andrew Smith scored a fine try and kicked two well taken penalties.

Tyldesley's first three senior sides face league matches against Rossendale this Saturday, while the fourths await opposition from the fixtures pool.