Ince Rose Bridge Rugby Club’s 2015 National Youth Cup-winning team played Spring View ARLFC on Saturday in a testimonial match for 21-year-old Billy Livesley.
He was a former player for Rose Bridge and members of both sides took part in a round of applause before the match kicked off.
Cheering on the teams was Billy’s mother Sylvia Mitchell and his son Billy Junior, who was born in August.
The fund-raiser included a match between Rose Bridge and Shevington Sharks.
Billy, from Platt Bridge, died on December 29, 2018 after being attacked on a car park on Bickershaw Lane, Abram, the night before.
David Connors, 26, of Leighton Street Caravan Park, on Leighton Street, Preston, was given a life sentence for his murder .
and must serve at least 17 years.
3. Memorial match for Billy Livesley
Billy's mother, Sylvia Mitchell and Billy's son Billy Jnr. pose with some of the players that took part in the afternoons rugby
