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Act of Folly sees Rangers beaten

6/ 9/2006

SADDLEWORTH Rangers' under-16s went down 16-14 against Folly Lane.

Both sides had been relegated on equal points last season, but were battling it out for a speedy return to the North West Counties Premier Division after Ashton Bears' decision to decline promotion.

A tight match saw Folly kick an early penalty before Rangers replied with a 50-yard try from Andy Curwell.

Folly took the lead with a converted try before Jack Bradbury sent the ball 80 yards into the Folly half, Steven Nield winning the chase for a try.

With half-time looming, a crossfield move sent Curwell over for a try, goaled by James Greenwood, which made it 14-8.

Both sides made errors in possession after half-time, one leading to an interception try for Folly which meant they trailed 14-12.

Defences were on top, but an error in the tackle gave Folly good field position from which they scored the winning try.