Match Preview

Note: Kick-off for this game is 2:15PM.

The first team take a break from league action this week but not from league opposition as they face Lymm in the semi-final of the Cheshire Vase.

Both sides progressed to this stage of the competition by beating sides from lower leagues - Wirral defeated Altrincham Kersal 12-38 and Lymm came out on top against Northwich by a similar score (12-40) prior to the start of the league season. Lymm have gone on to dominate the league and remain top and undefeated while Wirral's away form has let them down a bit and sit in 9th place after six games. Of course, cup games make a change from the week-in week-out pressure of the league but Wirral will be hoping they make it through to the final by avoiding the kind of scoreline inflicted on them at Lymm in September when they were well beaten 33-13. The home side will be hoping that the injuries that dictated their performance in that game will be avoided and will be looking to win against a side that, despite this season's record, didn't look invincible.

Both sides play a very entertaining brand of rugby and games against local rivals always have that little something extra. Don't forget the early kick-off and come on down to the Memorial Ground to enjoy a great game of rugby.