It was tough conditions for rugby league with icy, strong winds blowing down the Luchetti Sportsground making life difficult for all, particular fullbacks.

At half time, the Wolves enjoyed a narrow 6-4 lead and then shut out their opposition in the second half to score six unanswered points to take the game 12-4.

It was a good team effort that would have pleased coach Ross Harrington with the standouts being Wayde Egan whose kicking game in the strong wind was exceptional with good support coming from Darcy Allan, Matt Swift and Sam Rushworth.

LITHGOW WORKIES 12 (Darcy Allan and Nic Kenniff tries and Joel Gurney two goals) def ST PATS 4 (Jared Collins).

First division

Workies continue to stay in the top five even after losing to the second placed St Pats 20-12.

There was not much between the two sides although St Pats made the best of their opportunities.

Workies had a number of good chances, but could not convert their efforts into points.

Brad Pender, Josh Howarth, Kip Maranda, Brad Cornell and Ben Glasson stood out.

ST PATS 20 (Rhys Frame (2), Curtis Boardman and Home Kele tries and Dylan Battersby two goals) def LITHGOW WORKIES 12 (Kip Maranda, Brad Pender tries and Josh Howarth two goals).

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It was always going to be a tough match against St Pats who boast a very good side, but the Wolves’ girls showed their attack was every bit as good as their opposition, scoring some superb tries.

They went down 32-24 with their defence letting them down.

Mallory Goodman again led the way for the Wolves scoring two tries.

Other standouts were Kirsty Willmott, Chrissy West and Jenna Heath.

ST PATS 32 (Shay Naden and Harriet Messner three tries each and Mish Sommers four goals) def WORKIES WOLVES 24 (Mallory Goodman (2), Kirsty Willmott and Jenna Heath tries and Chrissy West five goals).