UNDERBANK Rangers started 2007 in the best possible manner with an excellent 26-12 triumph at Hollinwood in Division IV.

It was only in the second half when the visitors got into their stride, with Rangers holding a slender 6-4 interval advantage.

John Birt led the way with two tries, with others coming from Craig Charlesworth, Jamie Tarazi, pictured left, and Richard Wilde.

Birt also added three conversions.