Latchford return to winning ways with massive victory

LATCHFORD Albion returned to winning ways with an emphatic victory 6-48 at Heysham Atoms.
An opening spell of four tries in the first 20 minutes saw the visors take control of the game.
First, Reece Hughes crossed out wide on five minutes, with Matty Rudd adding a fine conversion.
From the next set of six, Albion doubled their lead.
A break by Mike Walker was held up close to the line, but a quick play-the-ball allowed the opportunity to recycle along the line where wing Gareth Fairhurst was the grateful recipient. Rudd again converted.
Next up was second row Ben Harper who barged his way through three defenders to score out wide.
Will Bates further increased the lead, when he jinked his was over from 25 yards, stepping through the home defence. Rudd added the extras.
Credit to the hosts who did not give up and responded with a converted try on 30 minutes, but at half time Latchford were leading 6-22.
Any thoughts the hosts had of getting back into the game were quickly extinguished on 45 minutes when prop forward Jack Foulkes crashed over near the posts, Rudd converting.
On the hour mark Mike Walker supported a Fairhurst break to score to further extend the lead.
A Rob Marsh looping pass allowed Hughes to register his second try of the game, Rudd again adding the extras.
Next Rudd turned provider when his long pass allowed Fairhurst the chance to squeeze in at the corner.
The scoring was complete on 75 minutes, when the impressive Bate took advantage of a tiring defence to race away under the posts. Rudd’s conversion brought an end to a fantastic performance.
The game unfortunately was marred to a serious injury to Jack Phillips (pictured), who suffered a dislocated ankle and broken fibula, ruling him out for a prolonged period.
This Saturday sees Latchford return to Victoria Park when they host Blackbrook, kick-off 2pm.
The fixture is Albion’s past player day, when any ex-members of the club are invited to come and watch the current crop of talent.
Food and drink is provided and it is anticipated there will be a good turn out as this the first time the club have been able to host the event due to Covid-19 restrictions.