Orrell u10s made a short and a very early journey down the M58 to Ormskirk Rugby Club, with the heavy fog lingering, slight rain in the air and a sharp nip of coldness to overcome before the scheduled 9am kick off. (8.30am meet)

Playing 3 x15 minute matches against two Ormskirk teams and a visiting Tarleton, much rugby was to be played, and the Orrell squad did just that, playing only their second match together of the season, they outshone their first set of opposition (Ormskirk A) they played like team would be coming to the end of a season certainly not the start, they were passionate, determined, better hunger for the game, words can go on, with a strong defensive line, good support play and direct running, along with dominate rucking, which as always been a weak spot, they overpowered Ormskirk across the pitch, a few improvements still to deal with but a very satisfying encounter, witnessed by a cheerful set of parents, Orrell overcame the opposition by 4 tries to 2, tries from Theo bagging his first hat trick and James, who put in a sterling personal performance.

The second match saw a stronger Ormskirk team take to the field, which consisted of a few little whippets, who, given space weaved and dodged their way to a 4 tries to Orrell's 1 (Theo), victory, but take nothing away from Orrell's performance, it was still a fully committed spell, it was the tackling that possibly could be improved.

Third game saw them overcome a Tarleton team that had bulk, though after 30 minutes of rugby may of lacked the energy to face this Orrell personnel, they had that believe again, played and moved like a well maintained machine. The highlight of the day saw Theo, ball in hand making a darting run, only to be double tackled and as the impacted occurred with 2 Tarleton players wrapped on him and falling to the ground, somehow fed the ball straight to the supporting Conal on the wing. A skill that had the Tarleton referee praising us in the clubhouse after.

Orrell u10s taking the third game with a 4 try ( Finn, Theo, James and Conal) to 1 from Tarleton.

A performance that saw each and every player step up today, played with their heart and played for each other and especially their parents. Full praise to all involved today, especially Bruce stepping in as a coach today. Thank you all.