Southport 54 Moore 12.

MOORE were beaten by free scoring Southport in rugby union's Euromanx South Lancashire/Cheshire Three.

The hosts had scored 171 points in their previous three games and touched down two tries in the opening 20 minutes against Moore, who travel to Marple in their next league game on March 17.

Simon Richards then responded with a try for the visitors, with Bradbury converting, but Southport led 15-7 at half time and added 39 more points after the interval, although Reardon did score an excellent individual try for Moore.

Moore 2nd 13 Caldy 3rd 33.

A TIRING Moore second string were beaten at home by Caldy's thirds in Miler Homes League Division Four South.

Wilson's penalty put Moore in front but Caldy led 14-3 at half time and, although Reynolds and P Woollacott scored for the home side after the interval, the visitors added late points as fatigue set in.