Always good fun playing against mates!! We've played you both so far and neither team has been dirty...sounds like it was definitely an entertaining game (except for the ref).

It was a cracker mate, probably one of best games ive played in and could have gone either way. Newton were in front for a lot of it,just that last 15 minutes let us down. Something to build on and to learn from. Still gutted we lost though

he did and had a good game too, i heard a rumour Chorley may not have a team saturday to travel to us (Newton) any1 know if thats true?

Chorley should be fine - they're bringing a few of their U-18s through as well so numbers shouldn't be a problem. A better side then last year I thought as well.

More concerned about Crosfields - they've conceded 2 on the bounce now...anyone know if they're having issues?

Im pleased that Gaz is playing, looking forward to seeing him in action this weekend!

Looks like things have really turned around now at Newton. From what Ive been told, the lads have knuckled down, are working hard in training and the first win isnt far away.

Crosfields are really struggling. Spoke to one of my mates who plays for them and he said that they cant get a team of 13 and nobody bothers training. It isnt looking good for them.

Doesn't sound good.

Still, if they can't host us on the 23rd Oct I hope they let us know early, it's my birthday weekend!

when a team throws a game why is the score 18-0? it should be 50-0 or some other score above 18-0 surely? whats the penalty for throwing games? doesnt seem enough punishment to me unless im missing something.

Doesnt a club get fined for constantly calling off games

If a team throws 3 matches with no viable excuses they get demoted, and the 18-0 is a fair score to be honest.

Bring on Chorley!

According to the rlNWCARL siterl, there are some fixed fines (Premier & Div 1/2 - £30; Div 3/4 - £20; Other divs - £15), plus £20 if failing to notify the results officer, and clubs can claim for expenses such as refreshment, strapping, etc, and up to £50 travel costs if the away team has already travelled. After conceding a few clubs also face relegation

Round 7, 16th OctBury Broncos vs Wigan St Cuthbert's A
Eccleston Lions vs Widnes Tigers
Newton Storm vs Chorley Panthers
Rylands Sharks A vs Crosfields
St Helens Wild Boars vs Bolton Mets
Westhoughton Lions vs Wigan Bulldogs

I'm going for all home wins this weekend. I think Bury will give Cutherts a good game, and the rest should be too strong at home. I'm backing Newton for their first win if they can contain Chorley's big men, Eccleston should be too strong for Widnes, Westhoughton had a big win last week and should beat Bulldogs if they can carry on that form. Will Crosfields show??