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Saturday 2nd April

T: A Rutter, S Ayres, A Rowlinson
G: A Rowlinson(2)
P: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby consolidated their position in third place in the league with this impressive performance. In a closely fought contest, Helsby soaked up plenty of pressure from the home side before an Andy Rowlinson penalty broke the deadlock mid-way through the half. Wing Alex Rutter then increased the visitors lead when good work by the Helsby backs gave him space outside - Rutter's pace proving too much for the Capenhurst Full back and enabling him to touch down beneath the posts, Rowlinson adding the extra points. Both teams were then temporarily reduced to thirteen men following the sin-binning of four players for fighting. Half-Time : Capenhurst 0 Helsby 10. After the break, Helsby continued to take the game to the home side and another Rowlinson penalty further extended their lead. Capenhurst continued to fight, however, although the Helsby defence stood firm and with the home side tiring, Helsby's backs began to create more chances. A try in the corner by winger Steve Ayres then put the game out of Capenhurst's reach and in the closing minutes a breakaway Rowlinson try sealed a comprehensive victory for Helsby. Frodsham Tandoori Man of the Match for Helsby was Andy Rowlinson.

Saturday 26th March

T: J Stubbs, A Rowlinson, S Ayres(2)
G: A Rowlinson, A Rutter

Helsby took a break from their league campaign with a friendly fixture against Shotton and emerged with a good victory. A strong start from the home side enabled them to open the scoring when good hands freed Jon Stubbs to raced under the post,Rowlinson converting. Shotton responded with an unconverted try before Rowlinson increased Helsby's lead when he scored in the corner following a good run. Half time 12-5. Shotton started the second half well,and were rewarded when a converted try levelled the scores,the home side regained the lead when Ste Ayres raced down his wing on a 30 metre run to scored under the posts,Alex Rutter converted,and it was Ayres again who sealed the win by scoring his second try near the end with Gibson missing the conversion under the posts.

Saturday 19th March

T: J Williams, A Wakefield, F Jones
G: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby consolidated their place in the top three with a hard fought victory over rivals Linley. Helsby made the dream start when centre John Williams burst through the Linley defence and had the power to hold off the oncoming tacklers to score in the corner.Linley hit back when some indiscipline by Helsby allowed the visitors the field position to barge their way over the try line.Helsby's response was an outstanding solo try from Ashley Wakefield who went on a weaving 40 yard run leaving three defenders in his wake as he raced to the try line,Rowlinson converting to make the half time 12-5
The second half was a tight affair but with O'Neill in the sin bin for punching,the visitors levelled the score with a converted try. With less than 5 minutes remaining,it seemed the game was heading for a draw but Helsby made a break downfield following good play by Williams and Healey who fed centre Felix Jones who raced in from 30 yards and snatched a priceless victory for Helsby. Frodsham tandoori m.o.m. Paul Healey for his good handling and vision from the stand off position.

Wednesday 16th March

T: J Williams, A Rowlinson, A Rutter, P Healey
G: A Rowlinson(3)
P: A Rowlinson

Helsby reached the final of the Wirral fllodlit trophy for the first time in their history, with a comprehensive victory over top of the table Parkonians. Playing into the wind Helsby started strongly and were rewarded when Lee Thomas made a fine break and found John Williams in support who crashed his way over the line,Rowlinson converting.An excellent defensive display by Helsby prevented Parkonians from scoring and at half time they went in 7-0 ahead. Helsby made better use of the conditions in the second half and were rewarded when Rowlinson scored in the corner following good hands across the line,Rowlinson also adding the conversion, Helsby soon scored again when the Helsby pack gave the field position for the ball to be fired out to wing Alex Rutter,who had enough pace to cross out wide. A Rowlinson penalty further increased Helsby's lead and the victory was sealed when stand off Paul Healey dummied his way over to score a great solo try and also register his first score for the club,Rowlinson again converting to secure a great victory. Frodsham tandoori m.o.m. prop Tony Mckibbon for his excellent display and speed around the pitch

Saturday 12th March

T: J Williams, L Gibson
G: A Rowlinson

Helsby's promotion chances were all but ended when a poor second half display condemned them to a heavy defeat. Playing into a strong wind in the first half Helsby were always under pressure against a strong West park side,and Helsby's only points came when John Williams went on a rampaging run crashing through three tackles to score in the corner. Trailing 19-8 at half time the game was still their for Helsby to use the conditions and take the game to the hosts but an early West Park try rocked Helsby and killed off any chance of a fightback. Helsby did manage to score a second try score when Lee Gibson crashed over following a good Helsby move but it proved to be just consolation on a disappointing afternoon. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. was Tom Gregory for his tireless effort throughout the game.

Saturday 5th March

T: J Williams
G: A Rowlinson

Helsby were knocked out of the Cheshire plate, but gave a creditable performance against a team three leagues above them. The home side had a poor start when Northwich scored out wide in the opening minutes of the game, but that seemed to wake Helsby up and in a tight first half both defences were on top. Half-time 0-5.
Helsby applied the pressure to the visitors defence and were unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions, but they made to pay when Northwich scored a breakaway try to increase their lead. The visitors crossed again shortly after but Helsby gave themselves hope when a good pass by Merrill freed John Williams who had the strength to hold off two defenders to score Helsby's first try, Rowlinson converting. Helsby could not cross the line again though and Nortwich held on for the victory.

Helsby's Frodsham tandoori m.o.m. John williams for his strong running throughout the game

Saturday 26th February

T: J Williams(3), F Jones, M Wakefield, L Thomas, A Rowlinson
G: ARowlinson(6)

Helsby had a good victory at the weekend when they defeated a young Wirral side,after their league match against Linley was called off by the opposition.
In the first half the visitors had no answer to the Helsby attack and tries from John Williams(2),Felix Jones,Mark Wakefield and scrum half Lee Thomas,who scored his first try for the club,all converted by Rowlinson allowed Helsby to turn around at half time 35-7 in front. Wirral made a much better fight of the game in the second half and were rewarded with an early try,but with Rowlinson scoring and Williams completing his hat trick Helsby ran out comfortable winners. Helsby's Frodsham tandoori m.o.m Terry O'neill for his tireless work rate through out the game.

Saturday 12th February

T: S Ayres
G: A Rowlinson

Helsby played a friendly against Moore on saturday and despite losing,can take credit from the performances of the players brought in to have a taste of first team rugby,Helsby's only try of the game came from Ste Ayres who weaved his way to the try line following good play by the Helsby forwards,m.o.m Tony Ayres was a constant threat to the Moore defence and their was good displays by Alan Hardy and debutant Daniel Claire.

Wednesday 9th February

T: J Williams(2)
G: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby earned a tough victory in terrible conditions in this quarter final of the Wirral Floodlit Cup. Playing into a strong wind and driving rain, Helsby found the going tough,but an exceptional defensive display thwarted any Port Sunlight attacks,and just before half time they took the lead when good hands across the line fed wing Jon Stubbs,who went on a strong run beating two tacklers on his way to the try line,Rowlinson converting. Helsby controlled the second half better with Jim Gray and Tom Gregory both having strong games,and Helsby secured the win when John Williams intercepted a stray pass and raced 40 yards to score under the posts,Rowlinson again converting. Helsby's Frodsham tandoori m.o.m Tony Mckibbon for his excellent defensive work and strong tackling.

Saturday 5th February

T: A Rutter, F Jones, J Stubbs, T Ayres
G: A Rowlinson
P: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby moved into second place in the league following a comfortable victory at the weekend. A strong start by the hosts saw them take the lead in the opening minutes,when good hands across the line saw wing Alex Rutter collect the ball and outpace his opposite number to score in the corner.Port Sunlight responded with a penalty,but this was shortly cancelled out when Rowlinson kicked a penalty and Helsby increased their lead,when Felix Jones recieved the ball and went on a weaving 40 yard run to score a fine solo try,Rowlinson converting. Half time Helsby 15 Port Sunlight 3.
An early Rowlinson penalty kept Helsby in control of the game,however a similar effort from the visitors gave them hope,but it was Helsby who scored another try when Jon Stubbs collected a kick on the half way line, broke through the visitors defence and had enough pace to make it to the try line.Port Sunlight did manage to cross the Helsby line late on but debutant Tony Ayres capped an excellent victory for Helsby,when he used his strength to hold off three defenders and power his way over for a good try. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. Jon Stubbs for his strong running.

Saturday 29th January

T: A Rutter, F Jones
G: A Rowlinson(2)
P: A Rowlinson(3)

Helsby made the long journey to Southport at the weekend and came away with a excellent victory over strong opposition. An early Rowlinson penalty got Helsby on the scoresheet,but the home side hit back with a converted try. Helsby regained the lead when following good hands across the back lane,wing Alex Rutter received the ball in space and had enough speed to round his opposite man and cross in the corner, Rowlinson converting. The visitors increased their lead when good pressure by Merrill forced an error by the St.Mary's full back and Felix Jones collected the loose ball,and raced 40 yards to score under the posts,Rowlinson converting. Half time St.Marys 7 Helsby 17. The home side applied a lot of pressure to the Helsby line at the start of the second half but excellent defence restricted them to just a penalty which was shortly cancelled out by a Rowlinson penalty, but a try out near the corner did give them hope but a further Rowlinson penalty gave Helsby the breathing space and the home side could not break through Helsby's well organised defence. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori Jim Gray for his excellent work at the base of the scrum.

T: T Ayres, S Ayres, T McKibbin, S Goodfellow
G: D Orme (2)

Helsby 2nds made it four straight wins in a row after overcoming a strong Burtonwood side. Tony Ayres scored the first try following a scrum, when the fly-half dummied his way past two defenders to score. Brother Steve then increased the lead when he picked up a loose ball to sprint unopposed thirty yards over the line - Dave Orme converting. The visitors came back stronger in the second half, however, scoring two quick tries - but Helsby hit back with late tries from second row Tony McKibbin and a superb pushover try from number eight, Steve Goodfellow, again converted by Orme. The Frodsham Tandoori man of the match award was Tom Gregory for his outstanding defence.

Saturday 22nd January

T: S Stubbs
G: A Rowlinson
P: A Rowlinson

Helsby got back to winning ways with another hard fought victory over Congleton at the weekend. A number of forced changes saw Helsby struggle to make any impact against an organised Congleton defence,and it the was the visitors who opened the scoring,when good hands across the line allowed their winger to cross in the corner.Helsby responded shortly after with a good try in which stand off Paul Healey fed centre John Stubbs who broke through the oncoming defence ,and went on a 30 metre run beating the Congleton full back on the way to score near the posts,Rowlinson converting. Half time Helsby 7 Congleton 5. The second half was a tight affair with both defences on top and the only points of the half was from a Rowlinson penalty which gave Helsby a little bit of breathing space,but despite some strong running from Wakefield and Jones,Helsby were unable to add to their total and hung on for a deserved victory. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. John Stubbs for his strong display of running and tackling.

T: S Ayres, L Thomas, P Riley
G: T Rutter(2)

Helsby made it three straight wins on the trot without conceding any points. In an oftern scrappy game, Helsby held their own on a heavy pitch - Steve Ayres getting the visitors off to a flying start when he followed his own kick through to touch down for the first try. Tim Rutter converted, before scrum-half Lee Thomas put Helsby further ahead after Bruce Rigby and Tom Gregory made the opening for him - Tim Rutter again converting. The second half saw a tighter contest but Helsby remained strong and late pressure was rewarded when prop Phil Riley crashed over for a try in the corner following a tap penalty which was awarded after Oldfield had been taken out by a high tackle ten yards from the line. Man of the match for Helsby : Steve Ayres.

Saturday 15th January

T: S Ayres(2), F Jones, A Wakefield, A Rowlinson
G: A Rowlinson(5)
P: A Rowlinson

Helsby reched the quarter finals of the Cheshire plate with a thrilling victory over local rivals Moore at the weekend. The home side started strongly and opened their account with a Rowlinson penalty,the lead was increased when debutant Ste Ayres scored after he chipped over the visitors defence and won the race for the touchdown,Rowlinson converting.Shortly after it was Ayres who crossed again following a strong,weaving run in which he beat three would be tacklers before scoring under the posts,Rowlinson again converting.Moore hit back with a good converted try following quick hands from their backs,quickly followed by a penalty.Helsby took advantage of a Moore mistake when Felix Jones collected a dropped ball and raced 70 yards to extend Helsby's lead again,but right on the stroke of half time a second Moore try made the half time score Helsby 24 Moore 15. The visitors had the advantage of the wind in the second half and an early penalty reduced Helsby's lead,the home side then conceded another try to bring them only two points behind.With the pressure firmly on Helsby Moore tried to force the game but Ashley Wakefield intercepted a stray pass and had the pace to race 90 yards to score for Helsby,Moore got themselves back in the game once again with a try following a mistake by Helsby and they took the lead for the first time in the game when they crossed again following a good move from a scrum.With two minutes left,Helsby had a scrum in an attacking position and number 8 Jim Gray collected the ball from the back of the scrum and split the Moore defence with a perfect pass to Andy Rowlinson who raced in from 20 yards,the conversion sealing an excellent victory for the hosts. Helsby's Frodsham tandoori m.o.m. Ashley Wakefield for his strong running throughout the game.

Saturday 8th January

T: R Albel
G: A Rowlinson
P: A Rowlinson

Helsby lost their first league game in two months, when a controversial last gasp penalty cost them a victory which would have kept them at the top of the league.
On a very heavy pitch and with strong winds blowing,neither team managed to sustain any pressure on the other and the only score of the first half was an Andy Rowlinson penalty which gave Helsby a slender lead.The second half was again played in bad conditions but it was the visitors who broke the stalemate when good hands freed winger Rich Albel who used his speed and power to score in the corner,Helsby allowed the home side back into the game when an error gifted a try to give Holmes Chapel hope.Helsby appeared to be holding on for victory but deep into injury time the referee awarded the home side a penalty right in front of the posts which was duly converted and coincidentally Helsby didnt even have chance to restart as the full time whistle was then blown to condemn to a disappointing loss. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M. was Andy Rowlinson.

T: T Ayres(3), S Ayres(3), L Jones(2), K Ryder

Helsby 2nds started the New Year in style with this nine try romp. Brothers Tony and Steve Ayres shared three tries each with two tries coming from scrum-half Lee Jones and a final late effort from winger Kevin Ryder. The reliable boots of Tim Rutter added the extra points, but despite the score-line Helsby didn't have it all their own way and had to rely on some solid tackling to stem the pressure from the visitors who at times threatened to cross the Helsby line. The home side stood firm, however, and went on to record their second highest victory of the season.

Saturday 18th December

T: A Rowlinson, J Williams, P Ryder
G: A Rowlinson(2)
P: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby go into the christmas break joint top of the league after another last gasp victory at the weekend. A sluggish start to the game saw the visitors score an early converted try,which was shortly followed by a penalty. A combination of bad decisions and some bad handling didint help Helsby who struggled to gain good field position against an organised police defence. Things went from bad to worse for Helsby,when the visitors scored again on the stroke of half time to give them a commanding 15-0 lead at the break. After the break, an early Andy Rowlinson penalty opened Helsby's account for the afternoon,although this was shortly cancelled out by a penalty from the visitors. With only 15 minutes left Helsby were given a lifeline when Rowlinson intercepted a loose pass and raced 80 yards to score and also convert his own try.The gap was reduced to a point when following good work by Gray and Merrill,John Williams used his strength to hold off three tacklers and crash over near the posts,Rowlinson again converting.With just two minutes remaining Helsby kept the ball alive and it was spun out wide where full back Paul Ryder had joined the line,he broke the first tackle and dummied the oncoming defence to score in the corner and sealed an unlikely victory for the home side. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M. Jon Stubbs for his strong running throughout the game.

Saturday 11th December

T: J Walker, J Williams(2), C McKean, M Wakefield
G: J Williams(4)

Helsby overcame the odds to come away with a well deserved victory over a strong Winnington Park side. Helsby were shocked early on,when the home side scored following a break from a scrum,things got worse for Helsby when they were reduced to fourteen men after their second row Smith had to leave the field.The home side scored a second try when they used their advantage in the scrum to score a pushover try,not deterred Helsby got themselves back in the game when Jimmy Walker went over for a try following a quick tap penalty move,J.Williams converting.Winnington Park again used their advantage up front to score close to half time to make the score 21-7.
A stirring team talk seemed to do the trick for Helsby when within two minutes of the restart Williams powered through to score,with the same player converting.Helsby brought themselves right back into the game when wing Chris Mckean crossed following good hands along the back line,shortly after the visitors took the lead for the first time when Williams worked a clever switch move with Bob Merrill to score his second touchdown.The best was yet to come as Helsby's backs worked an excellent play to put centre Mark Wakefield through a gap to cross with Williams again converting.Winnington did score near the end but it proved to be mere consolation against a very commited Helsby side. Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M. stand off Merrill for his excellent distribution and vision.

Saturday 4th December

T: J Williams, A Rutter
G: A Rowlinson(2)
P: A Rowlinson

Helsby stated up at the top of the league with another late victory over title rivals Parkonians on saturday. A poor start by the home side allowed the visitors to score an early converted try,a Rowlinson penalty opened Helsby's scoring,but shortly after a second converted try by Parkonians increased their lead.Helsby got themselves back into the game when Chris Johnson charged down a kick and John Williams hacked the ball on,and won the race to the touchdown,Rowlinson converting to make the half time score 10-14. The second half was a tight encounter with both teams failing to break down the others defence,and with just 5 minutes left it was left to scrum half Alex Rutter who broke from the base of a ruck,ran forty yards and then chipped over the oncoming defence and regathered the ball to score a breathtaking try to win the game for Helsby,Rowlinson converting to put the icing on the cake for Helsby.
Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M. Jim Gray for his outstnding work-rate.

Saturday 27th November

T: R Albel, B Merrill
G: A Rowlinson(2)
P: A Rowlinson(3)

A narrow victory saw Helsby climb up to second place in the league at the weekend.In a tight game the visitors started strongly and were rewarded with a well taken try,an Andy Rowlinson penalty opened Helsby's account for the day,but a second score by Capenhurst gave them a good lead.Helsby got themselves back in the game,when good hands allowed wing Rich Albel to cross near the corner,Rowlinson's conversion making the half time score 10-14. A strong start by Helsby saw another Rowlinson penalty to fetch them right back in the game and they took the lead for the first time,when Jim Gray went on a rampaging run and brilliantly offloaded in the tackle to allow Bob Merrill the chance to race in from 20 yards,Rowlinson converting.Capenhurst refused to give up and reduced the deficit with a penalty which was shortly cancelled out by another Rowlinson penalty,and with time running out Capenhurst scored near the corner,but fortunately for Helsby the conversion was missed and Helsby held on for the victory.
Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M was Jim Gray for his strong running and excellent defence.

Saturday 20th November

T: A Rowlinson
G: A Rowlinson
P: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby missed the chance to go top of the league,when a poor second half display condemned them to a heavy defeat. In a tight first half the home side took the lead with a converted try,but two Andy Rowlinson penalties kept Helsby firmly in the game.However an early try in the second half seemed to rock Helsby and gave the hosts the confidence to attack at will,scoring some well taken tries along the way.A late Rowlinson try served only as consolation on a dissapointing afternoon. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. Alan Killalee for his effort in the second row.

T: K Ryder, S Ayres(2), S Turnbull, P Jones
G: A N Other(2)

A good win for Helsby who continued their good form. Try scorers for Helsby were Kev Ryder who scored following good scrummaging by the Helsby pack, Ste Ayres crossed twice,his first coming when he chipped his way over and won the race to the touchdown,and his second followed good hands by the Helsby backs.Ste Turnbull used his size and strength to race 30 yards to score a fine try,the win was sealed when Paul Jones scored a good try on his debut for the club.

Saturday 13th November

T: A Wakefield, J Williams, S Williams
G: A Rowlinson(3)
P: A Rowlinson(2)
DG: A Rowlinson

Helsby moved into second place in the league with a late victory over Holmes Chapel on Saturday. In a tight opening 20 minutes two Andy Rowlinson penalties put Helsby ahead,before a great solo try from Ashley Wakefield who skipped through three would be tacklers to race under the posts. Holmes Chapel replied with a penalty and on the stroke of half time scored a well worked try to make the half time score Helsby 13 Holmes Chapel 10. A poor start to the second half by Helsby allowed the visitors to score twice in the opening few minutes to establish a good lead.Helsby's response came when John Williams broke through the Holmes Chapel defence and had enough pace to make it to the try line to reduce the deficit to only two points. With time running out a good Helsby scrum gave Rowlinson the position to slot over a drop goal and regain the lead for the home side,and in the last minute stand off Simon Williams regathered Williams's kick over to score near the corner and secure a dramatic victory.
Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. was John Williams for his strong running.

Saturday 6th November

T: A Rowlinson(2), A Rutter(2)
G: A Rowlinson(4)

Helsby cruised into the Cheshire plate semi finals with an excellent performance against stong opposition. Playing with a strong wind in the first half, the visitors apllied early pressure to the Helsby line and were rewarded when they scored a good try following good forward play.The home side slowly got into the game and following good play from Bob Merill and John Williams, the ball was gathered by Alex Rutter who raced in from 15 yards out, Rowlinson's conversion levelling the scores. Despite a lot of pressure fom salians,the Helsby defence held firm and at half time the scores were tied at 7 all.
The second half started well for Helsby and they soon took the lead for the first time when no.8 Jim Gray broke from the base of the scrum and fed Andy Rowlinson who had enough to pace to cross near the corner.The visitors again applied the pressure but once again could not cross the Helsby line, and were made to pay when Alex Rutter kicked ahead a loose ball and won the race to the touchdown. A late score by Rowlinson who skipped past a couple of would be tacklers to cross under the posts sealed the victory to continue Helsby's recent good form. The Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. was Jim Gray for his outstanding performance from the back of the scrum.

Saturday 30th October

T: C McKean, A Rowlinson, J Williams
G: A Rowlinson
P: A Rowlinson(2)

Helsby continued their recent good league form when a last minute score secured a hard fought victory. The home side started strongly and took an early lead with a penalty,this was increased when they scored a good try in the corner.Two Andy Rowlinson penalties brought Helsby back into the game,and they took the lead when Bob Merrill made a good break in midfield and had Rowlinson in support to take the pass and race under the posts,the conversion putting the visitors in control. Half-time Congleton 8 Helsby 13. Shortly after the restart Helsby extended their lead, when good hands freed winger Chris Mckean who used his pace to squeeze in at the corner.The home side refused to give in and reduced the deficit with a penalty,and with Helsby down to 14 men due to a sinbinning,Congleton used the extra advantage to score and convert and the game was tied at 18 all.With less than a minute to go,it was left to captain John Williams who collected the ball 30 yards out,and broke through the Congleton defence and he had the strength and speed to hold off the tacklers and crash over to win the game for Helsby.
Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m. was Chris Mckean for his strong running and well taken try.

Saturday 23rd October

T: C Cottiga, A Rutter, R Gray, A Rowlinson(2)
G: A Rowlinson(5)
P: A Rowlinson(2)

An excellent second half performance from Helsby saw them seal an important league victory. In a tight first half,Helsby's only points came when John Williams made a good break in midfield and had the supporting Clive Cottiga on hand to take the pass and score near the posts,Andy Rowlinson converting. Half time Helsby 7 St.Marys 0. An early penalty extended Helsby's lead,before another pass by Williams allowed scrum half Alex Rutter to crash over the line to score,Helsby then stepped up a gear and were rewarded when debutant Rich Gray used his pace to chase a kick and win the race for the touchdown. A further penalty edged Helsby further out in front and they scored again when Williams released Rowlinson who raced down the touchline and held off the oncoming defence,Rowlinson scored his second try near the end when Rutter fed him from the back of the scrum,and he used his pace to race through a gap in the visitors defence to score under the posts and seal an excellent victory for the home side.
Frodsham Tandoori M.O.M prop Mike Williams for his good handling and excellent work rate.

Saturday 16th October

T: A Rowlinson, A Wakefield, J Williams
G: A Rowlinson

Helsby were knocked out of the Cheshire cup,but gave a spirited performance against opposition from a higher league. In a very tight first half,both defences were strong but it was the visitors who took the lead,when Andy Rowlinson intercepted a stray pass and raced 80 yards to score under the posts,with the conversion giving Helsby a good lead.Prenton came back strongly but some excellent defence by the Helsby forwards,with back row Jim Gray putting in some excellent tackles,prevented the home side crossing the Helsby line. Half time Prenton 0 Helsby 7. The home side came out strongly in the second half and shocked Helsby by scoring two quick tries to give them the lead,but Helsby refused to give in and reduced the deficit when Ashley Wakefield raced 40 yards to score in the corner after good hands by the Helsby backs.Prenton's large pack allowed them to score a push over try to increase their lead,but the visitors again came back and when Alex Rutter was fouled just short of the line,John Williams took a quick penalty and crashed over and Helsby were only five points behind,but a late try secured the victory for the home side. Helsby's Frodsham Tandoori m.o.m was stand off Simon Davies for his good defence and excellent passing.

T: M Perry, T Eyres(2)
G: T Eyres(2)
P: T Eyres

Helsby seconds were desparately unlucky again to come off losers for the second week running. With a good deal of possession and some excellent scrummaging and line-out work the only difference was the pace of the home side's full back who grabbed four tries - the first two asfter just fifteen minutes. Never-say-die Helsby hit back though following a ten metre scrum, number eight Martin Perry picking up the ball to dive over the line for a try. Helsby were soon to be level when forward Martyn Oldfield took a crash ball on a twenty yard burst to feed fly-half Mark Ellams who passed out to Tony Eyres who touched down in the corner to score. The second half saw Helsby start off where they left off when Tony Eyres scored in the corner for Helsby's final try before the home side came basck wqith a late onslaughtto win the match.

Saturday 9th October

T: A Wakefield

A Helsby 1st XV missing several regulars crashed to a heavy defeat against local rivals, Port Sunlight. The home side took an early lead, with a try resulting from a scrum deep in the Helsby half and this was an obvious signs of things to come as the Helsby pack struggled against the heavier opposition. Helsby then failed to take advantage of a penalty, Andy Rowlinson's effort just missing the upright, but then rallied briefly with a well taken try by Ashley Wakefield. The Sunlight pack then reinforced their dominance, however, to take a deserved half-time lead and despite Helsby's backs threatening on occasions in the second half, they weren't given enough opportunites to make a difference.

T: M Lamb

Helsby seconds were desparately unlucky not to get a win from this game, but after dominating for long periods they could not turn the pressure into points. Sunlight took an early lead with an unconverted try, but the remainder of the first half remained deadlocked. After the re-start, Helsby were rewarded for their efforts when centres Steve Turnbull and Steve Eyres combined to send winger Mike Lamb on a forty yard sprint into the corner for his first try for the club. Helsby came close to taking the lead when speedy winger, Kev Ryder raced over fifty yards only to be tackled short of the line. Sunlight made the victory safe with a late penalty though the result didn't do justice to an outstanding performance by the Helsby pack for whom Tom Gregory was outstanding in the line-out. Frodsham Tandoori man of the match was Chris Goodfellow for his strong running in attack.

Saturday 2nd October

T: J Williams, A Rutter, Rowlinson
G : Rowlinson(3)

Helsby got back to winning ways with a narrow victory over Mossley Hill. Playing against a strong wind, Helsby struggled to get into an attacking position and it was the visitors who opened the scoring with a penalty. The home side were unlucky not to score when Alex Rutter was harshly adjudged to have been held up over the line and Mossley Hill made them pay when they scored a converted try to make the half-time score 0-10. A poor start by Helsby allowed the visitors to increase their lead to 0-15 before a strong John Williams run resulted in him crossing under the posts, Andy Rowlinson converting. Helsby then closed the gap to just a point when following good play by their pack, winger Rutter was freed and used his pace to race in under the posts - Rowlinson again converting. With time running out Helsby turned a Mossley Hill ball over and the ball was fed to Andy Rowlinson who chipped over the oncoming defence, regathered and scored for the match winning try. The Liverpool side scored a late try to reduce the deficit to a single point, but the Helsby defence stood firm to secure the victory. Frodsham Tandorri Man of the Match for Helsby was prop Al Garner for his tireless work-rate. The win moves Helsby up to fourth in South Lancs/Cheshire Division Four - they continue their league campaign this Saturday at Port Sunlight.

Saturday 25th October

T: Eyres(3), J Williams(2), G Lilley(2), K Ryder, Oldfield, T Rutter
G : T Rutter(9)

An excellent all round team effort saw Helsby seconds complete one of their biggest wins for years, Tony Eyres starting the scoring with the first try before John Williams and Gordon Lilley each grabbed two tries apiece. Linley hit back with a couple of tries of their own before the break, but after the re-start it was all Helsby. Firstly, debutant winger, Kev Ryder scored in the corner from fully sixty yards out. Next up came Williams, who burst through the Linley defence from thirty yards before off-loading for Martyn Oldfield to finish beneath the posts. Then it was full back, Tim Rutter's turn when he finished a John Buckley break in the corner. Eyres completed his hat-trick and wrapped up a fantastic performance from Helsby with two late tries, whilst Rutter can look back on a great day with the boot, converting nine out of ten attempts. Credit must also be given to Helsby for their tireless defence, with some try-saving tackles by Buckley. Man of the Match for Helsby was Mark Webb.