The worst refs I've seen this year have been adults not kids and in the defence of youths, they are still learning and bound to make mistakes, worst of all is Mr Chippendale from Leeds society, actually seen him give tries from the half way line as he's that far behind play and unable to keep up.
Maybe the likes of him with his experience would be better off on the sidelines as a mentor to the younger ones

Hi all. I'm looking for an assistant coach for U13s next season starting mid January at Oulton. We train Tues and thurs nights from 645-8 with matches played on Saturday mornings. Please send me a message if you're interested, would like further info or know of someone who may be. Thanks, Seth

no sorry no one in particular just the current climate

Very quiet on here for barla cup final weekend!!

Just like to wish all the teams taking part good luck.

I'm hoping to be there Sunday "work permitting" looking forward to watching the first two games....

Crigglestone won U13's Yorkshire Cup Final (28-18 AET, had finished 18-1icon_cool.gif

Siddal won U12's , beat West Hull (18-0 , may be different score)

I understand that Hunslet beat Cas Panthers in the U14's final, 22-10.

Cas Panthers really ought to have won their game against Hunslet, at 10 - 6 up with about 15 minutes to go Cas ran out of steam and Hunslet slipped through some tired defence and scored two soft tries to take a 16 - 10 lead. In the dying seconds Hunslet scored another try due to tired defending and eventually won by 22 - 10, a score line which flattered them.

The U13s game was an entertaining match with two teams evenly matched but very different in their style of play. Criggleston got off to a flying start with JD scoring two 50 yarders and it looked as though East Hull would get blown away.

East Hull were a very well drilled team in both attack and defence and had their own stand out player at Loose Forward. Where The All Blacks had more strike players East Hull played some superb team rugby and had organisation and shape in attack way beyond their years.

18 - 18 at full time and then Crigg took control with some superb approach play finished off by Jack Duggan who ended with four tries to his name.

Very entertaining match with loads of ability and Tallent on show.

A good summary of both games which were very entertaining and very competitive and well worth the entrance fee.

Really proud of the panthers effort and but for a serious injury to the panthers full back I still feel they could have got back into it against a very fit and fast hunslet side.

Congratulations to crigglestone who proved just too powerful for a well drilled and talented east hull side who can also be proud of there effort.these two sides set the standard for there age group and it will take a very good teàm to beat either in there respective leagues.

got to agree with that and my heart really goes out to the east hull lads , heaven only knows how they must be felling today after the effort they put in.

All the games yesterday were really entertaining, well worth the £3 entrance fee.
Very different from last years finals days were there were a number of walkovers.
Thought the Cas Panthers lads were going to pull of a shock and they may have won it if it wasn't for the full back going off (BTW that sounded a really nasty injury hope the lads OK) the Hull v Crigg game was another really entertaining game with the result in doubt until extra time, both teams made a terrific advert for the junior game, the Siddal v wests game was closer than the score gives the impression of and a great first cup for Siddal team. the last game of the day Crigg 17's v Lock lane was another nail biter and close with only 2 points in it at the end shame for any team to loose by such a close margin when putting in that kind of effort.
I think Yorkshire (and generally west yorks) is producing some fine young talent and the game at an amateur level in the district of Wakefield has never been as strong IMHO
Well done to all the teams’ yesterday winners and losers, it's no mean feet getting to a county cup final, something I never achieved in my limited youth career.

The panthers full back "will dagger" unfortunatley broke his arm in his effort to score. He was 1 of a number on both sides that was playing a blinder and would of been in the running for motm that's if he didn't get it anyhow although the hunslet centre might of edged it.

Cameron Smith was my man of the match, he was involved in everything Cas Panthers did but unfortunately that effort took its toll and he eventually ran out of steam. Jamie Longstaff was another who Hunslet found hard to handle and as you say Will Dagger looked capable of getting over the line.

Really sorry to hear he's broken his arm, hope he recovers fully and quickly

Spot the ringer

I know what hour saying about Cameron I've watched him since he was 7 and Sundays performance from him was his usual game and you almost expect him to play has he did but I suppose that's what makes him one of the hottest properties in junior rugby and the reason scouts get out of bed on a Sunday morning.

I heard so much about cameron smith since he was about 8 i was shocked to see how good he was the lads size is masive is pace is good he gets stuck for me all he needs now is to time his runs and not try to do to much and he will playing super league rugby in the next 5 or 6 years outstanding prospect.

Sandal Spartans are holding an open training session for year 7 & 8 players on Tuesday 18th December - this is the beginning of recruitment for 2 new Spartans teams for the 2013 season, so a chance to be in at the beginning!

The venue is Ossett Trinity ARLFC - meet in the car park from 17:45, training starts at 18:00.

Full details are available [url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/sandalspartans/news/taster-session-for-yr-7-8-pl-797138.htmlon our website.[/url

Come on down - it would be great to see a good turnout!

Just like to wish you all a happy new year!!

Only two weeks to the start of pre season training for ours,I hope they have all grown a lot during the break!

The same to you and everyone else involved in the junior game.

We had a session a couple of weeks ago and I was amazed that some of the players seemed to have grown significantly in the few short weeks since the seasons end.

Like you we're two weeks away from pre season and have a hefty schedule planned for the lads.

And to you mate, hope you're well. Though ours are destined never to grow, don't think they've budged since u10s!

Best wishes to all our West Yorkshire Chums and heres to a wonderful 2013.

Regards from all at East Hull

Best wishes everyone !

Happy New Year to all, anyone know when first fixture will be for 13's?? 1st weekend in March??

Normanton knights under 15s ,semi finalists in both National and County Cups last season, are looking to strenghthen their playing squad for the new season which begins in March. Pre season training begins Saturday Jan 12th at the Bronte playing fields at 10.00 a.m.Interested players can either turn up on the day or for more details contact the club on 01924897081 on any evening

Sandal Spartans are back in training for the 2013 season; training is Tues & Thurs night, with all details on our website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/sandalspartans We're looking for U14's, U13's and U12's players - get in touch through the website or here!

Sandal Spartans are back in training for the 2013 season; training is Tues & Thurs night, with all details on our website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/sandalspartans We're looking for U14's, U13's and U12's players - get in touch through the website or here!

Eastmoor Dragons Under 13’s (school year eight) are holding an open invitation training session on Tuesday 15th Janaury at 6.30. We welcome any new players to the sport, players who have been out of the game and want to get back into rugby and anybody who wishes to sample a training session at a different club.

If you, or you know of anybody, who wants to sample Junior Rugby please join us for a training session to experience the greatest game – no experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun in the process.

This will be our first session back after the winter break so I’m sure there must be some lads wanting to put down their games controllers, get some fresh air & burn off the excess chocolate and Christmas pudding !!

Training nights are Tuesday and Thursday 6.30-7.30