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Junior Rugby report

GED ENTWISTLE20 Oct 2014 - 11:36
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Juniors in action at Widnes , Settle, Lancaster and Aldwinians.

Burnley Youngsters travelled to North Ribblesdale, Widnes, Vale of Lune, Aldwinians and Littleborough.

The Tags - U11 went into Yorkshire and received great hospitality from North Ribblesdale . Four different age groups took to the field just under 40 travelling children and representing the Blue and Golds .The youngsters were scoring tries, tackling well and showing great teamwork. With some work still to be done on the training ground to improve all performances, but nonetheless enjoyable to watch all the Burnley youngsters are showing signs of improvement each week. Well done to all the coaches and parents travelling. This week it's off to Rossendale any new children will always be made welcome.

The U13 played Widnes in their second Blacksticks fixture and are improving each week, just going down 17-5 . Next week like the minis they travel to Rossendale hoping to start as strong as they finish matches. Again any new players will add to this growing squad so if your Year 7 or 8 and doing rugby at school get along to Burnley RUFC behind Oaks Hotel on a Wednesday 6.30pm for training.

The U15`s travelled to Lancaster to face Vale of Lune. Due to the home side having low numbers this match was a 10 A Side run out, enabling all boys who had got up on a Sunday to have a game of rugby, much more enjoyable than just training, well done both teams.

The U18 `s went down at Aldwinians in the Raging Bull Intermediate league C, again great effort when some clubs are struggling at this age group Burnley compete well and bodes well for senior rugby when all these start competing for senior places.

The Girls travelled to Littleborough for a 3 way with Eccles and the hosts, after last week losing to Littleborough this week the girls regrouped and got a draw, but lost to Eccles by twenty points. Again Burnley are always looking for new girl players and the club can cater for all ages so if you tried it in school and you enjoy it come along and play matches for your town rugby club.

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