I attended my second rugby league match this year on Saturday when Cleator Moor’s Wath Brow Hornets faced visitors West Bowling at Geil Park. It was a close run thing but in the end they were victorious against the visitors and the highlight of the match was an impressive run by Natty Dougan to score a try.
Natty Dougan on his way to scoring a try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan on his way to scoring a try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan on his way to scoring a try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan scores his try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan scores his try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan scores his try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Natty Dougan celebrates after scoring his try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. Natty Dougan celebrates after scoring his try for Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan.
Needless to say the club were very welcoming to me and very accommodating and helpful in giving me access to the game. as well as this match report
Wath Brow hornets in white shirts halt a West Bowling advance. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets in white shirts against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets in white shirts against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets in white shirts against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
Wath Brow hornets, in white shirts, against West Bowling. Picture by Ian Duncan. 
West Bowling player gets treatment for a cut head during the match against Wath Brow hornets. Picture by Ian Duncan.
Words by Amy Caddy
Wath Brow Hornets got their National Conference League Premier Division campaign back on track with an impressive victory over West Bowling at Geil Park on Saturday.
After suffering defeat at Waterhead a week earlier, the Hornets responded in the manner expected, producing a committed and disciplined display in front of a healthy home crowd.
Ian Rooney’s squad showed plenty of character throughout, matching their visitors physically while playing some attractive rugby with ball in hand.
Their defensive effort provided the foundation for success, with Wath Brow limiting opportunities and applying pressure across the field.
Owen McCartney opened the scoring for the home side, with further tries from Karl Dixon, Fran King, Josh McConnell and an impressive effort from Natty Dougan.
The victory was another indication of the strength emerging within the Hornets ranks, with several younger players once again making significant contributions alongside the club’s experienced performers.
The result keeps the Hornets firmly in contention in the Premier Division and provides further encouragement as they continue to blend youth and experience in a squad that has shown considerable promise throughout the campaign.
Attention now turns to the next round of fixtures, with Wath Brow hoping to build further momentum as the season enters a crucial stage away to York Acorn.
And an added bonus was that one of my shots from the previous game was used on the cover of the match day programme.
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