First Littleborough under 15's traveled to Congleton for a friendly at very short notice, after there would be semi-final opponents conceded the game due to lack of numbers.

Today’s match was played in true spirit of the game, after 15 minutes it was decided that the teams needed to be mixed up, so 6 Littleborough players swapped over to Congleton.

The outcome of this, was both teams had a good time and enjoyed their rugby. Some of the Littleborough boys also had a hand in unlocking the Boro defence to assist Congleton on posting a decent points tally of their own.

While further west 4 of Littleborough's under 18 pinkies joined up with Liverpool St Helens and Burnley Under 18's to play against a strong Ellesmere Port side that have beat them this season over 70 nil.

Despite the lack of game time together and it was a strong showing, losing by only 2 tries with Chloe Boardman Maisie Webb, Holly Rothwell and Grace Shepherd putting in a tough and pleasing shift ahead of Littleborough's Pink Warriors festival in a few weeks’ time.

One missing Sunday's game was talismanic Erin Stott. The 16-year-old starred on her open age debut for Huddersfield Giants rugby league with a try and an impressive defensive performance. Starting alongside 10 other debutants including 2 former Great Britain internationals, Stott helped her side to a 16-8 victory at Widnes Vikings Ladies.

In the final part of our weekly coverage sees us return to more familiar surroundings. Rakewood played host to the Lancashire Semi-final between Littleborough's colts and Stoke-on-Trent based Trentham.

Despite holding a lead for the majority of the first half, a penalty try at the end of the half for the visitors gave them a narrow. It would not be one they would surrender as a couple of breakaway tries saw them in a final.

Littleborough's Colts never gave up and stayed within touch of their guests but could not produce enough to claw back level. A valiant performance that demonstrated the quality and potential of this young side.