Bury travelled to Colne & Nelson looking to repeat last week’s cup win in their opening league fixture.

With conditions not suited to Bury’s expansive, free-flowing game, they were forced to adopt a more cavalier approach.

After an early infringement from the Colne & Nelson pack, captain James Swinburn opted to kick for the corner.

From the resulting line out Bury, with a quick drive, positioned themselves deep in the Colne & Nelson 22.

After a controlled surge forward, second row Wayne Elloway was able to scamper over the line for the early try. Adam Heath converted to give Bury a seven-point lead.

Bury extended their lead in the second period following a flowing backs move and good support from the forwards as James Swinburn scored under the sticks. The try was easily converted by Heath.

Bury’s third try was to come from fast hands across the back line following a driving maul. The textbook move was finished on the wing by Samuel Ware. The try was again converted by Heath to give the visitors a 21-0 lead.

A penalty from the home side reduced the arrears before Lawrence Shedwick finished a flowing move to seal a bonus point win.

Heath missed the conversion but was instrumental in the final try, finding the advancing Ware who scored his second try of the afternoon. Heath added the extras.

This week, Bury return to their temporary pitch on the Derby High School where they face Crosby St Mary’s, kick-off 3pm.