BARRY Reeves inspired Henley Hawks to a 21-12 home victory over Manchester and ended their National Division 2 relegation fears.

The fly half scored one try and made another on his comeback after three months out with an arm injury.

Full back Mitch Burton opened the scoring with a penalty, before Reeves went over for a try which Burton converted.

The hosts led 16-5 at the break after two more Burton penalties and a try from Manchester's Nick Flynn.

Full back Sean Hannah's try and Jim Bramhall conversion reduced the deficit before Chaska Loubers pounced on Reeves's stoppage-time grubber kick.