NEWTON Storm under 11s Rugby League side gave West Bank U11s a tough test in their first pre-season friendly.

West Bank won 36-24 but they were put under an abundance of pressure in the second half.

Newton's try scorers were coach's award winner Sheldon Hutchinson, three, and player of the match Jack Richardson.

Billy Barlow knocked over a conversion while Storm's most improved player was Jayson Lester.