Thursday 23 February
Liverpool St Helens rest up this weekend following two hard fought wins against Wirral and Wigton which have seen them regain second position in North One West. Widnes and Northwich, the two main challengers for the play-off spot are just behind and crucially, have games in hand over the Moss Laners. Nevertheless, LSH have the points on the board and the others have to catch them.
One player to catch the eye in the two most recent victories has been Liverpool University student Matt Gaines. The young scrum half now has half a dozen first team appearances behind him and is beginning to make a big impression. Gaines is joined at the Lane by a number of his University colleagues as part of a growing link between the City’s longest established Rugby Club and the University. Prop Josh-Grant Butler is part of the first team squad whilst utility back Zain Manan, centre Alastair Andress and second rower Louis Williams have all featured in the 2 nd XV.
LSH Assistant Head Coach Phil Boulton said “We are really pleased with the contributions from the Liverpool University lads. They bring enthusiasm as well as ability and the whole squad is benefiting from their presence”.
John Williams
One player to catch the eye in the two most recent victories has been Liverpool University student Matt Gaines. The young scrum half now has half a dozen first team appearances behind him and is beginning to make a big impression. Gaines is joined at the Lane by a number of his University colleagues as part of a growing link between the City’s longest established Rugby Club and the University. Prop Josh-
LSH Assistant Head Coach Phil Boulton said “We are really pleased with the contributions from the Liverpool University lads. They bring enthusiasm as well as ability and the whole squad is benefiting from their presence”.
John Williams