Harrogate RUFC's colts side produced a battling display as they went down narrowly 13-8 at Orrell.

The Wigan side took an early lead when their powerful pack pushed Harrogate back, but the Yorkshiremen responded when their pace in the backs saw them out-flank their rivals and Chris Harris hared in at the corner.

There was no further score until the second period but Harrogate managed to gain the lead when Ollie Stirk thumped over a penalty.

Orrell regained the lead when they battered their way through for a try and there was further disappointment for the visitors when a Nick Beaumont touchdown was disallowed. Orrell finished the job by landing a late penalty.