1st XV
Matches
Sat 05 Oct 2019  ·  North Premier
Morpeth
17
16
Wirral RFC
1st XV
Tries: M LoonConversions: J AnnettsPenalties: J Annetts (3)Sent Off: J AnnettsYellow Carded: J Annetts

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Andrew Broadbent3 Oct 2019 - 10:27
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Wirral face a long trip to the North-East to face newly-promoted Morpeth this weekend for what will be the first game between to two sides.

Morpeth look to be improving with each game as they find their feet in this League; this was emphasised by a resounding away victory (5-32) over close rivals Alnwick last week. This week they'll be looking for their first home win of the campaign having previously lost to Carlisle and Blackburn at Grange House Field. Last weeks victory was built on a good performance by the pack, particularly back-rowers Dynan, Williams and 'man-of-the-match' Craig Donnelly.

From Wirral's perspective, while it is too early in the season to claim games are 'must win' the following three fixtures are all with teams around them in the bottom half of the table so favourable results against Morpeth, Ilkley and Kirkby Lonsdale would give the season a healthier outlook that as it stands currently. With injuries to key players, Craig Harvey and Rob Pearl last week and Joe Murray, James Reeve and Sam Broadbent unavailable, coach Simon Verbickas will be looking at a much changed team to get the first league win of the season.

North Premier Fixtures

Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: TBC
Blaydon
19
Billingham
22
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: TBC
Harrogate
18
Macclesfield
13
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Ilkley
23
Alnwick
7
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Kirkby Lonsdale
23
Blackburn
15
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Lymm
22
Rossendale
12
Sat 5 Oct 2019KO: 15:00
Sandal
47
Carlisle
31

Match details

Match date

Sat 05 Oct 2019

Kickoff

15:00

Competition

North Premier

League position

9
Morpeth
12
Wirral
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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
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Shirt Sponsor  - Vimto