Northern Premier
PRESTON Grasshoppers further consolidated their hold of the top of the table beating Wirral 14-7 in an ill-tempered match at Thornton Common.
Oga Mabaya and PJ Melia backing up a powerful drive by Ally Murray and Matt Frings were the Hoppers try-scorers both converted by Jake Squirrel.
Lymmhad to come from behind in the closing stages to manage a 25-25 draw away at Billingham, a result which sees them drop to third place in the table.
Tom Briggs, Elliott Husband and Martin Hopley were the home try-scorers, Dan Finney successful with two conversions and two penalties. Adam B...