Final friendly for Birkmyre ends in defeat to Helensburgh

Defences were posted missing when Birkmyre took on Lomond Helensburgh in their final pre-season friendly.

- STUART CRUICKSHANK AND TAYLOR MURRAY

A total of 118 points were scored, with Helensburgh claiming the victory with 66 points to 52.

Playing at home, Helensburgh took the lead after just two minutes, however this was immediately cancelled out when Birkmyre replied to make it 7-7 through Lewis Higgins who converted his own try.

Helensburgh then took the upper hand running in a succession of scores during the first half to take the scoreline to 42-7 after 33 minutes.

The visitors were missing too many tackles and simply made it too easy for a stronger than normal Helensburgh side to take advantage.

However, Birkmyre made some headway into the deficit before halftime.