The Under 18’s, who made it four wins from four, battled to a hard fought win against a strong and talented Oswestry team.

Kendal scored the first try after two minutes before Jake Bowman kicked the conversion (7v0), and in a close first half, Kendal extended their lead on 33 minutes after Dan McFall went over for the try while Jake Bowman kicked his second conversion while the Black and Ambers were 12-0 up at half time.

However, Kendal went further ahead at the start of the second half after Jake Bowman went over for his first try of the afternoon, while Bowman kicked his third conversion of the game (21v0).

Oswestry scored for their first converted try of the game (21v7), before Zach Taylor's try extended Kendal’s advantage (26v7).

The Black and Ambers remained in the ascendancy with Thomas Croft scoring his first try of the game, before Bowman kicked the conversion (33v7).

And Lucas Hayden’s try rounded off the win for Kendal (38-7), while Oswestry scored a late converted try (38-14).

Kendal’s next game is scheduled for Sunday November 8 when they travel to play Aldwinians as the Colts try to maintain their strong start to the league season.

Kendal Rugby’s Second team were in action on Saturday after they defeated Anselmians Second team 22-12 at Mint Bridge.

Two tries within the first twenty minutes by Leo Mercer and Riley Moore saw Kendal take a 10-0 lead.

Aldwinians battled back with a converted try before the half time break as Kendal held a slender 10-7 lead.

Sam Hallam’s conversion at the start of the second half and tries from Connor Lees and Kurt Cousins saw Kendal in control (22v7), before Anselmians went over for a late consolation while Kendal saw out the game to pick up the win.