Wigton battle the elements to secure victory

Wigtons forward power brought a 29-5 victory against a very determined Windermere side in a match played in atrocious conditions.

Windermere kicked off with a strong wind behind them with Wigton having to rely on the forwards to make ground. Windermere defended well and matched Wigton in the scrums and it was not until the 37th minute before Wigton were able to get some points on the board with Robert Marrrs charging over the line to give the hosts a 5-0 half time lead.

The second half started with Wigton on the offensive and after only 2 minutes, a pick and go by Marrsy allowed Elliot Armstrong to touch down for Wigtons second try converted by Richard Moffatt. Five minutes later Elliot Armstrong once again touched down in the corner to increase the lead to 17-0. Shortly afterwards, a kick through was collected by Moffatt who passed the ball out wide to Matthew Harrison who was able to touch down for a bonus point try.

Windermere, following their great defensive effort were beginning to tire and Charlie Studholme was able to touch down in the corner for a 5th try converted by Moffatt to give Wigton a comfortable 29 nil lead. Directly from the Windermere kick off, Marrsy's normally deft footwork deserted him as the ball somehow managed to evade the Wigton defence and Windermere were able to score in the corner, the conversion was impossible but their efforts had been rewarded.

Well done to both sets of players for providing a decent game of rugby in terrible conditions and the few hardy souls who turned out to watch.