Nicky Griffiths races through for the Pirates' opening try (Pic: Brian Tempest)

Despite being bottom of the table, Manchester pushed the Pirates hard (Pic: Brian Tempest)

Bertrand Bedes returned to the side after missing last week's match for his wedding (Pic: Brian Tempest)

Winger Jimmy Moore was stifled by the Manchester defence for parts of the game (Pic: Brian Tempest)

Marika Vakacegu gets the thumbs up for the Pirates' winner (Pic: Brian Tempest)