On Saturday, Capenhurst travelled up the M53 to our good friends Oxton Parkonians, who had a busy pre-season - signing some good players from surrounding clubs such as Anselmians, Wallasey and New Brighton, and winning 4 out of 4 pre-season friendlies. This was Oxton's first game of the season after their opening day match v Ruskin Park was rearranged.

After taking a while to get out of the changing room, that trend followed suit into the match, it took a while for Cape to settle in as Parks went over for their first try within 2 minutes of kick off with a good move down the left hand side, conversion missed.

As with last week, Cape responded well with a good share of possession over the next 20 minutes, which saw Oxton further their lead before debutant Ed Beynon crashed over in the corner, after a series of breaks from the Cape pack, Welshman Cal Fuge had the opportunity to go over for his 2nd try of the season but slipped, which allowed Ed to pick and go from the ruck and go over the white line.

The game became scrappy with a number of knock-ons from Parks saw Cape regain possession but Parks were strong at the ruck and in the scrum so there was an even share of the ball.

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The second half started pretty similar to how the first half ended, which eventually saw tempers flare and lead to Parks' fly half in the bin after some handbags.

Oxton Parks took their lead up to 15-5 and Cape struggled to get into their half after this, and not longer after he was sent to the bin, Parks' fly half was red carded after running onto the pitch mid-bin to throw digs at Trystan. I don't know, maybe it's his hair that he didn't like.

Parks soon went over for their 4th try. I can't remember how though.

The game was cut short on 70 minutes after a serious injury to Parkonians' winger. This wasn't nice to see at all and we are glad he was in the best care of the Oxton medics'. We wish him all the best with his recovery and we look forward to seeing him on a rugby pitch soon.

Full Time: Oxton 22-5 Capenhurst