Burley 21 Aireborough 22

AN experimental Aireborough side, including many from the junior teams, had a welcome win after a run of several consecutive defeats.

Flanker Martin Hemsley helped himself to two tries with centre Mike Neild and lock Simon Rostron completing the try tally.

A conversion by stand-off Paul Mackie completed Aireborough's scoring.

l On Saturday Aireborough visit local rivals Old Modernians in a non-league game, kick-off 2.15pm.

Aireborough Crusaders 41 Burley A 0

As the score suggests Crusaders dominated all aspects of this game, with two tries each for lock Tony Exley and winger Dan Gregory.

Other try-scorers were winger Chris Clarke, flanker Luke Smith and centre Paul Ramsden.

Three convesions from stand-off Phil Ineson added to the score. Hooker Dave Emsley was the pick of the forwards and scrum-half Steve Timmie continued his impressive form.

Aireborough B 8 Menwith Hill 14

Aireborough put up a creditable performance against first tam opposition. Their points came from a penalty from winger Steve Harris and a good try from debutante centre Les Smith.

Stand-off Jack Osborne worked hard at releasing his backs at every opportunity but a general lack of quality possession restricted his options. No doubt the players will benefit from this experience against senior opposition.

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