An improved performance from the young Bulldogs wasn't enough to stop the unbeaten Manchester Storm side.

The opening exchanges were tough and the Bulldogs had the upper hand with good defensive line speed and tackling technique which have been lacking in recent weeks. Lively attacking also saw several clear cut chances created, with one try ruled out for a forward pass and handling errors saw the other chances disappear.

Unfortunately, after the superb start, several missed one-on-one tackles gifted the visitors 4 long range tries to leave the Bulldogs trailing 0-20, and struggling with confidence. The restart saw a reversal of the first half, a lacklustre start followed by a really positive end to the game. Again, Storm capitalised on poor tackle techique for two more long range efforts which were countered by a brace of Burtonwood tries, first a well taken try in the corner by Jack Taylor followed by a powerful try scored by Josh Whitham.

Man-of-the-match was Alex Legge, for an impressive all-round display, Spectators MOM was Louie Morrissey, Coaches Award went to Eddie Ogden and Top Trainer this week was Jamie Preston.

Plenty to work on but also plenty of positives from the game, Final Score 8-30.

U9s served-up a try feast today against a tough, physical Hindley side with a 12 tries to 2 victory.
Our 16 players on-show all stepped up to produce an outstanding defensive effort and produced some wonderful rugby both as a team and as individual efforts.
Man of the Match, as voted from the Hindley coaches, with 4 tries was Taylor Clare who was pushed all the way by Scott Turton with a great all round effort of strong running, tackling and disttibution.
Morgan Seed as Top Attacker scored his maiden try today and was a constant thorn in the Hindley side with strong running throughout.
Top Defender today was Tom Baines with an attitude to stop anything in a Hindley shirt that moved with great back-up from Jordan Lees and Ben (the axe) Jeffrey.
Most Improved player for the Bulldogs was Daniel Harrison with a great all-round team effort.
Special mention though must be reserved for Christopher "the trouble maker" Hurst with his "in your face" performance for the second match running.

This was a fantastic result against a very strong and tough Hindley side and, as coaches, we are all really proud of you all.
Well done!

the u11s game at waterhead is off due to frozen pitch

the u11s are away to waterhead on sunday 7th could everyone meet on the fiddle in bag car park at 9.00 am for a 10.30 ko

Hi,  Kick off is 10.30 at Burtonwood.  Can we meet on the field at 10 prompt?

Thanks

Clare

a little reminder, could all home teams confirm ko times each week as the kitchen staff need to know who and how many teams to cater for.

Burtonwood Bulldogs U14's (26) Chorley (16)

Burtonwood offered a fantastic display of attacking rugby at Fir Tree Lane on Sunday morning. Try scorers for the Bulldogs were Joel Albiston, Almer Tagayuna, Cameron Woodward, Troy Prince, Callum Shaw and Kurt Whiteley with Kurt Whiteley also converting one.   Player of the match went to Stand Off Kurt Whiteley with other good performances from Centre's Callum Shaw and Troy Prince.

Burtonwood controlled the game for long periods against a tough competitive Crosfield team.

Both teams went at each other from the first whistle, but it was Burtonwood who played with much more composure and this resulted in a lovely individual try from the improving Fernyhough. This was followed up by a nicely worked try from Farnan who made a big impression throughout the game.

Just before half time Crosfields hit back with a try from Crowley,this set up for a fierce opening quarter of the second half. It was Burtonwood through Fairclough who settled matters with a further try all converted by Pringle, who also chipped in with a drop goal to seal a fine win.

Con gratulations to all the 17 lads who played today and lets keep this up for the rest of season.

Burtonwood Bulldogs U9s 40 West Bank Bears U9s 4

A very dominant performance today from the U9s against a spirited West Bank side.

The Bulldogs showed some mean defence combined with skillful attacking plays to score 10 tries.

Try scorers: Aidan Doyle (4); Taylor Clare (2); Max Nicholls (1); Ben Jeffrey (1); Scott Turton (1) and Ben Mullally (1).

Top Attacker: Max Nicholls
Top Defender: Chris Hurst
Most Improved: Michael Vernon
Man of the Match: Ben Mullally.

Good win for the Bulldogs this week. However Atherton came back into the game in the 2nd half with some strong running and skillful ball handling.

Man of the Match Ben Legge was back on top form in both attack and defence. Matty Davies was awarded Top attacker following some exellent evaisve running taking the team forward at every opportunity and scoring a well worked try. 

Top defender (who was also close to MOM) was James Dalton, who put some great work in tackling and also contibuted with a couple of tries.

Coaches Award went to todays Captain, Ellis Worral, who drove the ball in well, for valuable yards, but also for his recent positive all round attitude.

More work on the defensive line required and for basics in attack.

All in all well done boys.