Burnley celebrate 90th anniversary in style

The visiting team contained players from Fylde, Rossendale and other northern clubs, and eventually pulled away in an entertaining match, played before a sizeable crowd.

Also in attendance was the AAs President Malcolm Philips, a former President of the RFU, and a distinguished former England international.

A bucket collection was taken on the day for the RFU’s Wooden Spoon charity.

The day before, Burnley seconds had a good win over Preston Grasshoppers, emerging victorious by a 27-14 scoreline.

They should have won by more, but ill-discipline allowed the visitors to maintain a toe hold in the game.

Austin Ralph at scrum half and Mike Jessiman in the centre were outstanding, with Rob O Brien seemingly everywhere.

Today, the first and third teams are home against Orrell and Preston respectively.

The seconds are at Penrith, all 2-15 p.m. kick-offs.

On Sunday, the Under 7-12s are at chome to Aldwinians at 11 a.m.

The Under 13/14/16s are training.

The ladies are at home to Halifax, kick-off 2 p.m.