Northwich Ladies 22 Manchester Ladies 0

NORTHWICH protected their lead at the Women’s Championship North Two summit following a bonus point success against Manchester on Sunday.

Nicci Jones touched down first before Hannah Tunnicliffe contributed a brace of tries.

Aimee Proctor claimed a fine score late in the game, while Becky Brabender kicked a conversion.

A seventh league win in a row leaves them four points clear of closest rivals Ormskirk.

Northwich visit back-markers Hull, who have lost all six matches to date, this weekend.