A POWERFUL Hull side out-muscled Park to send them crashing to their first double defeat of the season.

Having only lost by one point at Hull in October, Park had high hopes of consolidating their top four position, but they were unable to successfully compete against the visitors, particularly in the front row where their opponents' greater experience showed.

After only five minutes Hull full back Guy Martinson linked up with the three-quarters to split the Park defence, accepting a returned ball from the winger's inside pass to score a fine try which was duly converted by Carl Paterson.

An excellent cover tackle by Park flanker Paul Bamber prevented a second Hull try, but territorial advantage was soon rewarded with a further score from a Paterson penalty.

With only limited possession Park did well to mount a series of attacks as half time approached, but could not apply the clinical finishing touch required to open their account.

Park had their best spell at this point, and a fine break by scrum half Darren Wilson enabled Briers to put winger Martin McGeough in at the corner for an excellent unconverted try.

As Park looked to reduce their five-point deficit further, and with their pack still looking to contain the visitors, an ankle injury to flanker Paul Bamber made the job even more difficult as Andy Soutar, a threequarter, was forced to take his place in the pack.

From a scrum Park were driven back decisively providing Paterson with an opening for his second try.

Hull had the last word as their flanker Brunson Sanders scooped up a difficult pass near the home line to be driven over for a further try which Paterson again converted.

The pick of Park's backs were full back Mark Turner and scrum half Darren Wilson, whilst in a beaten pack second row forward Rob Hanson just shaded flanker Carl Newman for the Park's sponsor's man of the match.

Next week the 1st XV travel to Birkenhead Park.

Waterloo 2nd XV 24 West Park 2nd XV 29

A magnificent team performance enabled Park to do the double over the highly experienced league leaders.

Early in the game a fine diagonal run fly half Ian Stanley produced a try in the corner.

Waterloo's pack replied with a converted push-over try. Park conceded an interception score, but with determination they continued to take the game to 'Loo.

Another angled run from Stanley confused the home back line to cross for his second try, which he duly converted.

With growing confidence Park's No8 Clint Lockwood forced his way over the line for a deserved try, one which was magnificently converted from the touchline by Stanley to edge Park into a 19-17 lead.

Centre Wimpenney skilfully made space to cross for a further try which again Stanley converted.

Waterloo's speedy centre pulled a try back, which was converted to leave the teams only two points apart.

Minutes later the game was temporarily suspended when Park's scrum half Phil Webster, who had played a vital part in his team's success, broke a leg and the referee had no option but to await the arrival of an ambulance.

Fly half Stanley sealed the win when he slotted over a drop goal from close range. The 2nd XV travel to Lymm next week.

West Park 3rd XV 21 Waterloo 3rd XV 5

Tries for Park came from Shaun Perry (2) and Rob Jones with goals from Charlie Woan.

Although flankers Lewis and Adams were the pick of the bunch this was an excellent team effort from Park who must now look forward to the remaining fixtures with confidence.

Parkonians 12 West Park Warriors 3

Courageous defence kept the visitors' line intact, but too many infringements conceded in a error - ridden performance allowed Parkonians to kick four penalties to the one converted by Warriors fly half Jeremy Dowling.