SKIPPER Kati Tuipultou led the way for New Brighton in this Cheshire Vase quarter-final derby victory.
Wirral played their part in a lively encounter.
Each side scored four tries but kicking proved crucial for the new look Blues.
Prop Joe Cardus, lock Keith Mahon and back-row man Paea Liku did well for Brighton in an encouraging display.
Wirral secured touch downs via Olly Atkinson, Adam Shepherd, Ross Page and Alistair Childs with Sam Broadbent converting once.
Tuipulotu went in three times for the Blues as forward power told.
Mahon also touched down and Anthony Birley kept the scoreboard ticking with all four conversions plus a penalty.
