Benllech put out a heavy squad this week with a very forward orientated team to the visiting Menai bridge. The gulls were left short of backs but several players stepped up to the backline, including Aled Vaughan (Wyn Edwards Electrical) , Mark Ward (PM Williams and Sons Joinery) and veteran Gwyndaf Williams (Rich Wills Fitness).

Benllech started very well and played some good rugby in the visitors half but we're unable to cross the line despite great ball play from Alex Reese (Rhifau Rhos Accounting) and James Jones (Gavin). Menai came back hard and worked the ball through good phases to score in the corner. Good pressure from Menai Bridge and several errors from the gulls saw two tries for Menai bridge in the space of about 20 minutes with no response from the home side.

Benllech then played to their strengths and getting good territory, Paul Williams (QB Locksmith) was the final ball carrier in a series of hard running forwards movements to power over the line proving too much for the Menai defence. 7 -19 to the visitors as the half time whistle blew.

Bridge were the quicker off the mark in the second half as they built up more pressure and Benllech seemed to have no answers as Menai bridge crossed the line quickly. Menai put the ball wide and a scrambled defence saw hooker Emyr Williams (Moelfre Ice Cream Parlour) attempt a two footed tackle that Eric Cantona would have been proud of, but Menai still crossed the line and the move saw Williams with a yellow card for the rush of excitement.

The gulls dug deep with one man down and spent a good amount of time in the Menai half with great runs from man of the match Robbie Cole (MDH Joinery) before Terry Hughes (Safe Hands) took half a gap and powered through the Menai pack to carry the ball and a few defenders over the line.

Poor discipline crept into the Bridge side in the latter stages as more pressure was put on and it wasn't long before Menai were also down to 14 men for 10 minutes.

The final minutes, as both teams were back to full strength saw Bridge move the ball wide once more for a final nail in the coffin for the gulls finishing the game at 12-40 to the visitors.

Benllech have a few weeks break now before facing Mold and Rhos as the first half of the season comes to an end.