1st XV
Matches
Sat 22 Apr 2017  ·  National League 3 North
Wirral RFC
1st XV
Tries: R Pearl, T Parry, K Mahon (2), A Baker, M WilliamsConversions: J Annetts (5), M WilliamsYellow Carded: C Harvey (2), J Annetts
42
14
Rossendale

Match Preview

Andrew Broadbent21 Apr 2017 - 15:23
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PREVIEW: WIRRAL vs ROSSENDALE

The last game of the season is upon us, and Wirral 1s face Rossendale at home. The game sees Wirral look to secure a top 4 finish in the league, commendable after the amount of injuries suffered this season. It is also a notable game for winger, Ali Baker, for whom it will be his last game for Wirral.

Wirral come into this weekend, following a win at home away at Cleckheaton, 31-52, the first time the team have ever won away at Moorend. This meant that they remain in 4th position within the league. Wirral will be hoping to continue their winning ways in tomorrow’s game, to end the season on a high !

Rossendale are coming into this week’s game following an 11-41 defeat against Huddersfield. Currently Rossendale sit 2nd in the league, with 7 points between themselves and Hull, Rossendale have secured a place in this year’s playoffs. The team have won 21 of their matches this season; however Wirral did beat them in their first meeting this season (back in September).

The sides have met 5 times in the past, with Wirral having won 3 out of the 5 matches and drawing another. Most games between the two have been a tight and exciting affair, and it looks like tomorrow’s game will be no different. With Wirral looking to end the season on a win, and Rossendale wanting a win to launch them into the playoffs next week.

Memorial Ground, 3:00pm

REFEREE: Ben Raynor, Yorkshire society

National League 3 North Fixtures

Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Billingham
25
Ilkley
19
Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Firwood Waterloo
14
Doncaster Phoenix
29
Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Huddersfield
37
Sandal
35
Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Hull
26
Kendal
10
Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Lymm
27
Cleckheaton
10
Sat 22 Apr 2017KO: 15:00
Stockport
24
Morley
71

Head-to-Head

Sat 3 Sep 2016
Rossendale
7
Wirral RFC
Wirral
11
Sat 23 Apr 2016
Rossendale
37
Wirral RFC
Wirral
32
Sat 5 Sep 2015
Wirral RFC
Wirral
41
Rossendale
20
Sat 18 Apr 2015
Rossendale
14
Wirral RFC
Wirral
22
Sat 6 Sep 2014
Wirral RFC
Wirral
25
Rossendale
25

Appearances

Rossendale
J Ward
J WardInside Centre
25
G Peel
G PeelSecond Row
24
R Tomlinson
R TomlinsonSecond Row
24

Most Points

Rossendale
S Nutt
S NuttFly Half
189
C Strong
C StrongRight Wing
100
R McKibbin
R McKibbinNumber 8
70

Most tries

Rossendale
C Strong
C StrongRight Wing
20
R McKibbin
R McKibbinNumber 8
14
S Atiola
S AtiolaOutside Centre
11

Match details

Match date

Sat 22 Apr 2017

Kickoff

15:00

Competition

National League 3 North

League position

2
Rossendale
4
Wirral
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Sponsor - Res-Tec
Match Sponsor - Constables
Kit Supplier - O'Neills
Club Sponsor - Gayton Cleaning Services
Main Club Sponsor - Firtree Landscapes Ltd.
Sponsor - Stange and Co
Club Sponsor - Wirral Metals
Club Sponsor - Parity Medical
Beers
Shirt Sponsor  - Vimto