HOYLAKE were happy with an 11-3 win over third-placed Winnington Park in South Lancs/Cheshire 1.

Joe Lavin scored the only try with Steve Young nailing a brace of penalties.

ORMSKIRK fell 26-15 at the hands of Tyldesley but it was better for Wigan who just got home 5-3 at Glossop.

Sefton gained a thrilling 29-27 success at Warrington in Division Two. Wayne Osborne played a key role with two tries, three conversions and a penalty for Sefton. Peter Hanlon and Adam Marnell also went in.

Wallasey edged out Southport 13-11 thanks to a converted Liam Lawton try and two Matt Climo penalties.

Oldershaw crushed Trentham 42-0 with Jon Roberts, Mike Warren, Adam Myerhoff and Mark Hallam among those to touch down.

Orrell Anvils enjoyed a 35-15 win at Holmes Chapel but Ruskin Park fell 15-13 at Dukinfield.

Rob Marnick helped himself to four tries and Paul Owen a brace for Parkonians in a 64-3 demolition of Linley in Division Three.

A Dave Tarr try and the conversion and a penalty from Steve Brooks ensured a 10-5 success for Port Sunlight over Buxton.

Prenton finished 31-5 to the good against Capenhurst. Andy Johnson crossed three times. Teammates Joe Fisher and Paul Topping also went over with Darryl Parker hitting three conversions.

Liverpool Rangers secured a 31-10 win against Congleton while Ellesmere Port came away 36-5 to the good from Helsby.

A single kick was enough to earn Birchfield a 3-0 win over Burnley in North Lancashire 1 while St Edward’s failed 32-7 against Trafford MV.

Division Two scores included North Manchester blanking Aspull 44-0 and Mossley Hill defeating St Mary’s 22-5.

WIDNES did just enough in a tight encounter to win 19-6 at Liverpool Collegiate and maintain second spot and keep the pressure on Anselmians at the top of South Lancs Cheshire 1.

In the battle of the two teams who were both unbeaten since mid-season, there was only one try in it from Phil Harrison that saw Lee McDermott's side home.