After two defeats on the bounce Garswood were looking to get back to winning ways as they travelled to Saddleworth. They knew this would be a tough ask considering they had lost twice to Saddleworth last season. But with summer finally starting to show, they knew they would be able to throw the ball around and play expansive rugby.

Garswood fullback Andy McLorie kicked the game off, but it sailed out on the full gifting Saddleworth some good field position without having to break a sweat. Some good Garswood defence saw them kick dead at the end of the set.

After some strong sets of six both in defence and attack by either team Saddleworth threatened the line, but they were pulled back by the referee for being offside from the last tackle kick. Garswood took advantage of the field position but came up short when the referee called for a knock on over the line.

Strong defence forced a Saddleworth kick and Garswood started on the halfway line. After a few half breaks and strong runs saw Saddleworth condensed in the middle of the field scrum half Daniel Chisnall put a kick up to the left corner on the last. Everyone including the Saddleworth winger left the ball for dead, but the kick took an "intentional" wicked bounce infield. The only man still giving chase was Garswood's left winger Joe Berry managed to ground in the in goal for his first try of the season. Kick missed by James Melling 0-4 Garswood.

From the restart Garswood gained a penalty and good field position but come up short as they knock on 10m out from the Saddleworth line, Garswood are gifted another chance as a forward pass by Saddleworth coming off their own line gives them another set, but again strong defence from Saddleworth hold Garswood up over the line.

Garswood hit back with their own great defence and force a knock on from Saddleworth. 3 tackles into the set and Garswood spread the ball wide and Si Atherton goes over on the right side after powering through a number of tackles. Try converted by David Mitchinson - 0-10 Garswood.

From the kick off some great work by the forwards put Garswood on the Saddleworth line, instead of a kick on the last Garswood run the ball and a great offload from Craig Lucas sees Scott Whittle in on the left hand side. Try again converted by Mitch - 0-16 Garswood

Garswood play a simple set out and force Saddleworth to attack from deep, Saddleworth make a break but the offload goes to ground, unfortunately for Garswood this is knocked on and Saddleworth have another set on halfway which they score from and convert. 6-16 Garswood.

Saddleworth have got the wind in their sails and gain a couple of penalties as they score and convert again following the multiple back to back sets. 12-16 - Garswood.

Some good Garswood defence forces Saddleworth to kick, but Garswood have to do the same as defence from both sides is on top form.
Saddleworth make a few half breaks and end up over the Garswood line, from the next tackle they spread the ball wide and go in at the corner. Kick again converted 18-16 - Saddleworth and this brings up half time.

From the kick off, Saddleworth start stronger but they have a try disallowed for a forward pass. Garswood take advantage and make a good few metres. Close to the line Whizzer takes in a strong drive, a great offload to Bullough sees him dive over on the left side. Mitch converts again - 18-22 Garswood.

From the kick off Garswood pin Saddleworth in their own 10, they then force a knock on and get the scrum. From the scrum Garswood spreat the ball wide and a fantastic flick offload by Si Atherton sees James Melling go in at the corner. Kick missed - 18-26 Garswood.

Again Garswood have a great set from the kick off and end up on the Saddleworth line and manage to force a repeat set. From the drop out Garswood camp on the Saddleworth line and run it on the last. Swift hands sees James Melling go in the corner for this 2nd. Kick missed - 18-30 Garswood.

From the kick off a great short kick off sees Saddleworth get the ball back, strong running sees them crash over from close range. Try again converted - 24-30 - Garswood.

Saddleworth are trying the pin Garswood in their own half to force a mistake, but great work sees Garswood get to halfway and Mitch puts a kick into the corner to slow the game down. A Saddleworth knock on gives Garswood an opportunity to stretch the lead, which they do when Mitch hits a drop goal on the third tackle. 24-31 - Garswood.

Saddleworth kick long, Garswood get to halfway after some strong running by Penky, Leon and Dave Alder carrying two defenders on his back a pin point kick on the last from Craig Johnson and Saddleworth have to come out from their own 20m line. Strong running and quick hands see Saddleworth on the Garswood 20m line, a good kick on the last and they force a drop out from Garswood.

Saddleworth throw the ball around on the 4th tackle and eventually find a gap, they score and it's converted. 30-31 - Garswood. 30 seconds to play.

Andy Mclorie kicks off looking to pin Saddleworth on their line, as you may remember he kicked off the game and put it out on the full. Well, guess what? He did it again, with 30 seconds remaining and 2 points in it.

Saddleworth opt for the 2 points from the half way line with the last kick of the game.

The kick is short and wide, the ball goes bounces dead and it's full time!

Saddleworth 30-31 Garswood

Man of the match - David Mitchinson

Head coach Paul Loughlin had this to say after the game - "Not many teams will come to Saddleworth and get a win. To say we conceded 30 points the defence today from both teams was outstanding. I told Andy, whatever you do, don't kick it dead. I know he's from Parr but come on. If Billy Beef was here watching the game today, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have been here to read this match report."

Garswood Travel to Clock Face A on Saturday 28th of April looking to go back to back with wins.