An update on this:
We've started the 2nd team up again and have the basis of a squad coming together, we're looking forward to a couple of friendlies over the next couple of months.

Training is Tuesday 6.45pm St Edmund Arrowsmith school all weather pitches and Wednesday 6.30pm Robin Park Arena (pitches at side of running track).

All new faces will be made most welcome.

pm me for more details.

Rochdale Cobras 'A' 22 - Ashton Bears 'A' 24.

In a game that was as close as the scoreline suggests Ashton 'A' pulled off a hard fought win at Rochdale Cobras 'A'. This was a great game from these new start teams and one that was played in tremendous spirit throughout. The referee didn't blow up once for either foul play or dissent which was great testiment to the discipline and commitment of both sides. Rochdales strong running forwards posed lots of questions of Ashton defence which held firm. Ashton in turn tried to play an open game throughout and it was a score close to the end which finally tipped the balance Ashtons way.

Credit must go to both sets of players for an enjoyable afternoon and overall both clubs can take a lot from this game with lots of things to be worked on. The after match hospitality at The Flying Horse pub was excellent and I'm sure everyone will be looking forward to the return fixture which is planned for mid-March.

Thanks, It was a good day....looking forward to the return game...get loadsa beer in!!!!!

you should contact are secratary our second team are after a few games it could be good

Ashton Bears 'A' v Wigan Riversiders RLC this coming weekend.

Not 100% yet but that's the plan. We're a new start side and looking to have a go at the summer merit league so should be good for both sides.

Are Cobras 2nds still good for the return game over at ashton on the 13th????
And could any one from Riversiders get intouch about a poss friendley too????

just PM'ed you the contact as they were in summer league with us....

Check you PM's.

The game is on this Saturday with a 230pm Kick off at Ashtons home ground.

Result from todays game, Ashton Bears 'A' 24 Wigan Riversiders RLC 42

Good solid game played in good spirits, credit to both sides. If Ashton enter there second team in a league next season they will win more than they lose.

In their 2nd outing of the season Ashton Bears 'A' went down 42-24 against an organised and well drilled Wigan Riversiders side. Showing several changes including 4 debutants Ashton were always going to be up against it but showed great commitment in a game that was played in tremendous spirit by both sides throughout. Riversiders ran into a 24 - 4 lead at half time with some well executed plays before Ashton eventually began to find their feet and were perhaps unfortunate to have two further efforts disallowed. With the scoreboard ticking over the biggest cheer of the day went to a try by Dave Morton. Bursting onto a ball from near 40m out his Amos Robertsesque footwork left Ashton defenders in his wake as his mazy run resulted in a score under the sticks. Some good approach play by Ashton resulted in two quick tries in succession which brought the scoring to a close.
Overall an enjoyable game that was played in great spirit by both sides with the referee having very little to do. A good run out for both sides with some encouraging signs for both coaches as they look forward to a return fixture planned against Riversiders 2nds as part of the summer merit league. Ashton wish Riversiders RLC good luck in their upcoming summer regional games.

The return fixture is this coming Saturday. To be played at Wigan St Judes with a 2pm Kick Off.

Wigan Riversiders RLC 34 - 22 Ashton Bears 'A'.
This was always going to be a tough test for the Ashton 'A' side and so it proved as they went down 34-22 against a Riversiders side who ultimately had too much nouse for the inexperienced Bears. Scoring almost immediately from the kick off the Riversiders threatened to give Ashton a torrid afternoon but gradually Ashton worked their way back into the game with a well taken score turning some good defence into a scoring opportunity. The Riversiders hit back almost immediately to extend their lead and turn round at half time 20-4 to the good. The second half saw that score extended with Ashton again slow to get going. When they eventually did, a well executed score brought the score closer. The hot afternoon began to make it hard going for all of the players, not helped by a series of controvsersial decisions by the referee, sinbinning a player from both sides in quick sucession. Ashton went on to score two quick tries to bring the scores closer again. Right at the death the Riversiders stomed up the field and scored under the posts to finally put the game beyond Ashton reach.

Credit again to both sides for a hard fought and hard hitting game played in good spirits throughout, hopefully they can take encouragement from this as both look forward to their forthcoming summer league campaigns.

Credit to your guys who once again came back in the second half!

Good luck for your debut summer season from all at the Riversiders RLC.