True to form, the Colts travelled with a depleted team, mustering twelve men against a big set of Sedgley Park Tigers. The Colts journeyed down the M60 with an impressive 10-3 win record.

The game had the additional novelty of a Dutch referee, resplendent in bright orange.

The moist and sticky conditions made for an early penalty fest, with Leigh being reduced to eleven when Oliver C was sent to the bin after 15 mins.

Leigh almost broke the deadlock moments later when Ellis went over, but the try was ruled out for a forward pass.

In the 22nd minute, Leigh got on the scoresheet with a well-crafted try by Reece. Ali tagged on the extras (0-7).

The Tigers were next to see yellow for a high tackle as Leigh began to dominate possession and territory.

Against the run of play, a charge down pinned Leigh on their own line, but solid defence kept the Tigers at bay.

Another Tigers yellow soon followed, with the referee’s whistle dominating in a scrappy game.

With the half-time break in view, Leigh scored an excellent try. Reece fed Aidan with the ball starting in their own half. The conversion was missed (0-12).

HT: 0-12

With four minutes of the half gone, Leigh bravely ran the ball from their own try-line. Ellis found room out wide with a deft kick and chase seeing him win the footrace for a fine try. Ali converted the difficult kick (0-19).

Ten minutes later, in monsoon conditions, Leigh extended their lead with Aidan getting on the end of a flowing move. Ali added the conversion (0-26).

With ten minutes of the game left, the referee produced the fourth card of the game with Will being sent to the bin.

Leigh held off a late charge from the Tigers with some bruising tackling as the clock ticked down.

Coach Pilky’s muddy dozen tamed the Tigers for another excellent win.

FT: 0-26