Scott O'Brien's field goal was enough to sink East in a tense derby match.

It's a 7pm start on Wednesday for the Leigh derby.

Miners have today confirmed the signing of forward John Taylor from local rivals Leigh East.

Miners snatch the points with a late Kieran Dainty try to open the season with a vital victory.

Miners launch their Premier Division campaign against Skirlaugh on Saturday.

A thrilling final saw Miners overturn Leigh East before a huge crowd at Twist Lane.

It's a Leigh derby for the 28th Carlsberg Super Cup final this Sunday.

Two tries from teenage winger Chris Wakefield saw Miners into the Super Cup final for a record fifth year in a row.