BOLTON Mets ARLFC's winning run came to an end on Saturday, losing 14-2 to Parr Hare and Hounds of St Helens.

After a promising start, the Mets took and early lead with a penalty conversion from centre Lee Williams.

As the game entered the second quarter against the run of play, a breakaway by the young St Helens centre gave them their first try under the sticks.

Minutes later, a gift interception gave the same player his second try and Parr a 12-2 lead at half-time.

In the second half the Mets tightened up their defence and were unfortunate not to score. Prop Colin Crompton and second rower Dave Cain both came close to scoring.

Then a late penalty conversion from the St Helens side sealed their fate despite a man of the match performance from prop Stuart Rogers.

Mets are away at Albert Park of Widnes on December 14, meeting at the Hare and Hounds, Bury Road, 12noon.