Leigh Centurions (6) 45
Tries: Taylor, Marsh, Doran, Higson
Goals: Watson, Mort (2)

Celtic Crusaders (14) 45
Tries: Dyer, Quinn, Duggan (3), Hannay, Ballard (2)
Goals: Lennon (6)
Drop goal: Lennon

Celtic Crusaders continued their fine National League One form as they romped to an eight-try victory against Leigh Centurions at Hilton Park.

Full-back Tony Duggan scored a hat-trick to inspire the Welsh team to their fourth league win in five.

A double from winger Paul Ballard and one each for Luke Dyer, Damien Quinn and Joah Hannay sealed success.

Leigh were within touching distance when Lee Marsh added to James Taylor's try but Crusaders proved too strong.

Leigh Centurions: Dennis Moran, Chris Giles, Dale Cunliffe, Mark Roberts, Ian Mort, Lee Marsh, Ian Watson, Mike Morrison, Dave McConnell, Gareth Price, James Taylor, Lee Doran, Mike Wainwright.
Substitutes: Adam Higson, Adam Thomas, Chris Hill, John Cookson.

Celtic Crusaders: Tony Duggan, Paul Ballard, Joah Hannay, Mark Dalle Cort, Luke Dyer, Damien Quinn, Mark Lennon, Jordan James, Neil Budworth, Gareth Dean, Chris Beasley, Darren Mapp, Neale Wyatt.
Substitutes: Ian Webster, Aaron Summers, Jamie I'Anson, David Tangata-Toa.

Referee: Gareth Hewer
Attendance: 2,503