A Team vs Higginshaw

Saturday, 30th August 2025
Lions
46
vs
Higginshaw
14
Try Scorers
Josh Holt, Caleb Weed, Nicky Bullough, Luke McMahon (3), Jay Edwardson, Eddie Thompson
Conversions
Nicky Bullough (0/1), Luke McMahon (6/6)
Penalties
No penalty attempts

Match Report

In front of a strong home crowd, the A Team put together one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Higginshaw in a 46–14 triumph.

From the outset, the forwards set the tone, carrying hard and controlling the gain line. Their dominance in collisions and set-piece allowed the backs the freedom to express themselves, with the team’s attacking shape causing Higginshaw problems throughout.

The standout figure was Luke McMahon, with a superb hat-trick from scrum half. His structured play, in play kicking game and eye for the try line proved decisive, while his boot added a further 12 points as he slotted 6 conversions from 6 attempts.

There was no shortage of try scorers across the pitch:
• Nicky Bullough crossed smartly from standoff, from a McMahon kick.
• Jay Edwardson, leading from the front as captain at second row, powered over after sustained forward pressure.
• Josh Holt chimed into the line perfectly from fullback, showcasing his pace to finish in style.
• Eddie Thompson made an instant impact off the bench, driving over from close range to underline the forwards’ dominance.
• The final word went to Caleb Weed, who brought the crowd to its feet with a sensational 80-metre solo try, sprinting clear to seal the victory in emphatic fashion.

Opposition MoM’s went to:

1. Luke McMahon
2. Dan Farr
3. Eddie Thompson

Next up for the A Team;

Culcheth Eagles @ Home.
Saturday 6th September, 14:30 KO

Team Sheet

10
Jack Hesketh
Prop
9
Dan Farr
Hooker
8
Cameron Richardson
Prop
12
Alex Hodgson
Second Row
11
Jay Edwardson
Second Row
13
Jimmy Haydock
Loose Forward
7
Luke McMahon
Scrum-Half
6
Nicky Bullough
Stand-Off
5
Harvey Williams
Left Wing
4
Tony Eaton
Left Centre
3
Sam Baker
Right Centre
2
Caleb Weed
Right Wing
1
Josh Holt
Fullback
Interchanges
14
Max Brown
Interchange
15
Eddie Thompson
Interchange
16
Stephen Lowe
Interchange
17
Christopher Clarke
Interchange