Stanley Gene yelling instructions from the balcony in his trackie. Granted no-one could understand what he was saying his accent is so strong. Rovers 18s looked more like they were in their twenties - massive compared to Hull. We guessed that a lot of our 18s had moved up to the 20s to replace those currently needed in the first team.

Rovers were very passionate and celebrated Hull's errors and Rovers' won penalties. They looked like they wanted it more, TBH.

Stan must've borrowed a shower at YPI as he came running past Toft's as we were in there afterwards drinking warming lattes and cider looking very smart and clean-shaven and "out for the night". As I walked past Larkins on the way home he was sitting in the window with a character in a Rovers shirt in deep conversation. All looked a bit shady to me.

It's a thread about Hull v Rovers, cockle.

Yeah, he's way off the mark.

Fair point.

Great day of rugby thoroughly enjoyed it.

I thought both the Hull U15 and U16 deserved to win and were the stronger sides but both were cracking games of rugby.

I actually thought Hulls U18 looked physically superior to Rovers but simply never turned up. A poor effort by the Hull pack in particular was disappointing but hats off to the sheer enthusiasm from the Rovers side. Rovers scrum half Beherrel? was the best player by a country mile in this game.

I thought the Hull FC lads did us proud and the Old Faithful from the changing room after the U16's was great. They really deserved that game although they made it hard for themselves at times. Don't know the names but the black lad on our left wing and the centre were great, plus Josh Wood at scrum half.
The pre-match warm-ups from both sides were good. Rovers full of 'let's get at em' stuff and Hull's just like the first team drills which shows the ethic PG is trying to instill. I agree, some of the Rovers lads looked like fully grown blokes Hmmm

but they had the penalty count and the determination. Well done lads.

Yes that was the KR 7 you are talking about? Thought he had a really good game but would say was second best player on the pitch. Thought the FC number 9 looked a class above anything else on the pitch not sure of his name, went off injured with around 5 to go. Didnt think our 7 had a bad game idea but we seemed to lack a bit of cohesion dont think going so far behind against the wind in first half helped.

Hull's number 9 was James Cunningham who looks the real deal but his pack were very poor today IMO. Rovers had the wind first half and the right attitude which killed the game. Fair play I was very impressed by their team spirit.

Our number 7 was very busy and looks good think he is called Wilkinson?

No I was talking about our U16,s 7 Josh Wood, great young prospect and a class act even now, I do agree that the number 9 Cunningham for the U18's was a cut above the rest in that game.

You suggesting Rovers are breaking the rules?... you cant even a get a lad playing up into service area so dont bother suggesting impropriety of ANY kind!

Most of our 18's came up from the U16's this season.

Yeah, coz i cant imagine that the Hull FC boys would notice that the kids that they had played with and against all their lives had suddenly disappeared to be replaced by "bigger boys". Idiot.
Three good games. Hull deserved the first 2, Rovers the last one. Some great prospects on both sides. The future is bright.

What was the u18's line ups?

Rest assured mate that they were all actually under 18s! The Rovers line up was actually predominantly under 17.

So Dobbo didn't play 7?

Just interested to see if any of the young lads who toured out here played.

Only Beharrell and Esslemont toured out of those that played today. Danny Kelso has had a cross- hemisphere twitter war with Willie Mason but not sure that counts.

Team for the 18's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8070 Under 16's hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=21121 Under 15's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8271 Some excellent prospects in both teams. Would love Hull to produce a top SL halfback and at the moment they have 4 on their books that look like having a chance of making it, Rich Wilkinson, Josh Nicklin, Josh Wood and Harry Tyson Wilson (think that his name).

Team for the 18's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8070 Under 16's hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=21121 Under 15's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8271 Some excellent prospects in both teams. Would love Hull to produce a top SL halfback and at the moment they have 4 on their books that look like having a chance of making it, Rich Wilkinson, Josh Nicklin, Josh Wood and Harry Tyson Wilson (think that his name).

Thought it was a joke when got told the 18s had lost and looking at the teams it's even more surprising. Individually that Hull side is far superior and more experienced than the Rovers lineup

And if the players thought like you did theres no surprising they lost.*

*Thats not having a go at you HF.

Quote ="Dave K." Under 15's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8271 '" Strange that a lot of the Rovers team play for Wyke and the FC team play for Skirlaugh

Quote ="Dave K." Under 15's www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/results/report?8271 '" Strange that a lot of the Rovers team play for Wyke and the FC team play for Skirlaugh

Nice, and from a mod too.

I was at the games yesterday and have watched u15s and 16s rugby for a while now and i was very impressed by the u15s organisation and 2 players stood out for me..number 9 and number 7..parker and dean..2 great prospects..

Wow. I know he was merely unsure of the rules at that age for older players playing in a certain age group, for example a certain amount of over 20's can play for the U20s.

No need for that. Prat.

Yep, he's certainly shamed himself with that one. Hopefully it means he won't be back for a bit. Everyone was commenting on how big the Rovers team was. That bald one looked about 30, and you're right, most people do assume the ages do blend across the teams.