Crosfields ARLFC

The National Conference team  (Principlal Sponsors THE CHAPEL HOUSE (SANKEY) AND SQUIRREL PRODUCTIONS are at at home again this Saturday against Elland.  Kick off at 2.30.  Couple of points of particular interest in this game apart from the Rugby on the pitch is that Elland where involved in very low scoring 4-7 game last week against West Bowling  so it will be interesting to see if our boys can put some points past them and we have a female ref.  So any girls out there who think a woman can’t referee a Rugby League game come on Saturday and see how it’s done.

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4th September 2010

Crosfields entertained Cumbrian side Egremont Rangers in their first game of the National Conference Season.

Egremont began the game brightly with two good attacks on the Crosfields line

Within the first five minutes after defending well a knock on from Crosfields

within thirty metres of their own line gave Egremont possession and the chance

was turned into a try by hooker Leak converted by Ergremont man of the match loose forward Brocklebank

On twenty two minuets Crosfields opened their National Conference account with an

unconverted try from senior player Chris Newall.

Soap quickly started to hit the straps and two trys in quick succession from youngster Matt Thomas and half Richard Hough and a further converted try by the Cumbrians left the half time score finely balanced at     14-12

The first ten minutes of the second half was all Egremont with two quick try before Johnson opened the second half scoring for Soap converted by Matthew Thomas.

Barber scored what looked like the game breaker try after a strong drive down the right hand side again converted by Thomas and a try from Burgess also converted by Thomas left the score with nine minutes on the clock at 32-32.

With the game poised at 32-32 with eight minutes to go a sidestep from Egremont half Corkill opened up the Crosfields defence converted by Brocklebank and a final from Crekin meant the Cumbrians travelled back up the M6 with the spoils.

Crosfields

Pennington, Thomas, Linaker, Burgess, Ian Boden, Hough, Bannon, Lowe, Johnson, Inman, Pitt, Barber, Mahoney, Dave Boden, Newall, Tieboult,Tahraani

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Cobras Finish on a High As Bulldogs Lose Their Bite.

Crosfields travelled the short distance to Burtonwood on Tuesday, instead of their normal training session they were to play their re-arranged final fixture of the season, in
a long anticipated local derby.

Nerves were clear to see In the faces of the players, parents and coaches, but with a neutral referee and a ten game unbeaten run behind them the Cobras should have been full of confidence. The heat of the previous day had subsided and the conditions were almost perfect for rugby league. On the instruction of the referee the Cobras were told to turn their shirts inside out and after a short delay, due to traffic problems forcing some of the home teams’ players to arrive late the game got underway. The nerves were clearly on display as the home team scored immediately, the No.12 forcing his way over from the play the ball. Then from the restart a knock on, in contrast Burtonwood looked full of confidence as they went forward, only an outstanding one on one tackle from Ben prevented another try. This one instance seemed to flick a switch with the whole team. From the handover Sam, Dean and Luke drove forward, with Tom insisting on a quick play the ball he passed to Joe.K.L.,  who outpaced and stepped past the defence to score a great try. This time in defence Crosfields were strong, but on the first tackle of their next set a knock on put the Cobras back under pressure, again though they held firm. Following a penalty for offside, powerful runs by Dean and Sam, Luke took the ball for an almost carbon copy of the try scored by Joe, outpacing and stepping past defenders before crashing over the line. Defensively Cobras seemed to have found their feet, keeping the Bulldogs out. A fine clearing run by Ryan was followed by Dean, Sam and Joe.K.L. and with Tom finding Luke from the play the ball he managed to spin his way over to score. On their next set Burtonwood replied, the No.8 scooting over on the left to score. From the restart Cobras were lucky to retain possession, as the ball seemed to be knocked forward, play
continued as Sam made a great run, taking five defenders to bring him down. Louis and Elliott continued the drive and a run from Joe.K.L., set up great position for Tom to find Dean charging over the line to score, taking the Bulldogs coach with him.

HALF TIME

Bulldogs 2 – 4 Cobras

The second half began as the first had ended, Cobras with the ball and scoring. Kian and Tom made good yards forward along with Alex and Ra^y, Luke was held just short, but this only delayed the inevitable, Tom found Joe.K.L. who powered his way over the line. From the restart Burtonwood drove straight and hard, the No.10 racing in to score. In attack Ryan and Louis were followed by Joe.K.L. taking the team close, Tom found

Ryan with a pass and the “flyer” outpaced the defence before cutting infield to score, much to the delight of the Cobras supporters. In reply the home team scored again, No.8 seeming to dance past the entire Cobras team to score in the corner. Both teams failed to score on their next possessions, although Alex was unlucky not to score as he took five defenders towards the line, and Joe.P., producing two earth shuddering tackles stopped the Bulldogs in their tracks, along with Luke making a try saving tackle close to his own line. Once more in attack Cobras made the game safe. Clearing runs by Louis, Dean and Sam were followed by an amazing run from Luke, as he came on to the pitch from the touchline, surging forward past tackler after tackler eventually being stopped way down field, Tom eager again for a quick play the ball, found Joe.K.L., catching the defence on the back foot allowing Joe.K.L. to step past defenders and score in the corner, again to the delight of the Cobras supporters. The home team came up just short on their next set with Louis, Kian and Sam all making great tackles. In possession the Cobras were now just happy to eat up time. The turnover brought a penalty to the bulldogs, but they were unable to capitalize as Ben Joe.K.L., and Joe.P., all combined to force the No.5 into touch. As Dean took the resulting drive forward the final whistle blew, to huge cheers and rapturous applauds from the Crosfields touchline. What can I say, an outstanding display of junior rugby league, great tries and awesome tackles, well done to everybody involved a fantastic way to end the season. The team has not lost a game since the defeat against Leigh Miners on the 7^th of March, after the victory at Burtonwood, this means the team have won 10 and drawn 1 of their last eleven games, and with the one drawn game very dubious, they are very unlucky not to have an unblemished record. Well done to all the players an amazing record that included some truly memorable moments.

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Panthers Tamed in Hood Lane Sunshine.

The early morning sun was high in the sky as Chorley Panthers arrived at Hood Lane for the final home game of an eventful season. The pitch looked in fantastic condition and the scene was set for an enthralling game between two teams that in the past had been very evenly matched. The Cobras were proudly unveiling their new scoreboard for the game, hoping to christen it with a victory. Chorley began the game with possession of the ball and a tough test was sure to be on the cards, especially in the heat. Great tackling by Dean, Joe.K.L, Tom and Luke kept the Panthers out on their first attack. With ball in hand Dean and Sam took drives to take the ball away from their own line, and after Tom had taken the team over half way, Luke passed the ball to Joe.K.L, receiving the ball just inside the oppositions half, he stepped his way through the defence past five would be tacklers to put the ball down to the left of the posts for a great try. 1-0 Cobras. In defence Dean, Sam, Tom, Luke and Kian all held solid as the Panthers failed to break through. In attack Joe.P, Kian, Ben and Marshall all took the team forward before Dean’s strong drive was halted just short by good defence from the Panthers. The Cobras forced an error on the next set, after tackles by Marshall, Sam and Tom giving good field position to the home team. This was built on as Sam and Joe.K.L, drove forward and after Joe.P. was stopped just short of the line , a short pass from Luke found the charging Dean, who proved too much for the Panthers tacklers to handle, as he pushed three tacklers out of his way before spinning over the line to score. 2-0 Cobras. As the heat began to take its toll, changes were made through substitutions, but there was no change in the team spirit as defensively the Cobras would not be broken. Dean(3), Elliott, Luke, Joe.K.L, Joe.P, Tom and Kian all puffing their bodies on the line for the team , and greatly appreciated it was too as the applauds echoed from the touchline at their efforts. Kian was forced into touch by four defenders after a great run, this brought more defensive work for the Cobras, however they showed the watching crowd that they can not only score tries but prevent them too. Kian making amends for going into touch, having a hand in three of the next six tackles along with Luke, Tom,Joe.K.L, Ben and Sam, as the Panthers were once more kept scoreless. Another error on the second tackle of the next set brought more defensive work, as the home team seemed determined to give the Panthers every opportunity to score. Dean, Luke, Tom and Alex all made tackles to prevent a try being scored before Kian, twice in a matter of seconds made try saving tackles to keep the home teams line intact. With the ball in hand Cobras went forward through Sam and Luke before Louis was tackled into touch. Once more the Cobras had to tackle, Ben and Alex combining to tackle the No.1 leaving him writhing in pain on the grass. After further tackles the ball was handed over, with the referee calling last set of the half Crosfields scored, Sam powering his way over the line. 3-0 Cobras. This action being missed (again) by the cameraman, due to technical difficulties.

HALFTIME

Cobras 3-0 Panthers

With a well deserved rest the team enjoyed their half time drinks and with a few words spoken the team was ready to go again. The second half began with both teams making an error in their first set. But when Crosfields kept hold of the ball they scored, Louis, Kian with a great run and Elliott with a sidestepping surge forward, set up position Luke who was held up just short, from the resulting play the ball Sam charged forward handing off two tacklers to dive over in the corner. 4-0 Cobras. Cobras continued to tackle like demons, none more typified than Elliott who made two try stopping tackles beneath his own posts. From the handover Cobras hand a rush of blood in the heat, first Alex then Kian throwing wayward passes, seemingly trying to help Chorley to score, only for Joe.K.L, to rescue the ball on his own line. The game continued end to end, both defences on top, as the heat of the day increased and both teams tired. Neither team managing to trouble the scoreboard operator. The game finished with the sun higher in the sky and the temperature rising, as all the players took thoroughly deserved
applauds from both sets of supporters.

Well done to all the Cobras players, a magnificent all round performance from everyone, to prevent the opposition from scoring a try took a huge effort and must have surely been one of the best performances of the season. You provided another great advert for junior rugby league.

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Crosfields Cobras U11′s 22 Rochdale Mayfield U11′s 10

Crosfield faced their last challenge as under 11′s and they looked up for the battle as the sun shone down.  With a slightly late kick off the game got underway with both teams running the ball in hard.

First on the charge was Josh Little and Callum Southern both looking in good form to make plenty of yards for the team.  With the ball changing pocession Danny Robb was to be denied twice in the left corner with last ditch tackles after great centre play from the unselfish Ben Dixon.  The teams were deadlocked after ten minutes and looked in for a tough battle.

On the next set good running from Sam Martin and players player James Kenny pushed the team forward.  Quick play the ball allowed Callum Talbot to release Alex Tinsley out wide to scorch in for the first score.  With the ball Mayfield ran hard but Kyle brown and Thomas Davis were standing strong.

On the next good running from the impressive Lloyd Halpin and Daniel James couldn’t find the gap and even with Joe Hands pulling the strings at  dummy half the visitors were able to score and level the game.

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The second half began with Ben Dixon and Alex Tinsley driving forward and causing problems.  On the next quick hands from Joe Hands released Thomas Davis to cross and score a well worked try.  The game now began to stretch with the heat.  More good defence from top tackler Josh Little and Sam Martin kept Mayfield at bay.

The game was tight and Callum Southern backed by Kyle Brown made yards and then James Kenny bustled onto a bay to score a fantastic barge try with three defenders on his back.  More great cover defence from Daniel James and Llloyd Haplin one on one kept the scores the same.

With the game still in the balance the next try would be vital.  George brailey and Danny Robb ran in hard and then man of the match Callum Talbot spotted a gap and placed a wonderful grubber to the right corner for Lloyd Halpin to score and seal the win.

Today was a great game against two good teams which will teach the TEAM how to handle the hot weather and play for the whole game time.

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Crosfields Cobras U9′s 40 v Waterhead U9′s 16

On an overcast Sunday morning, young Cobras welcomed a large Waterhead squad to Hood Lane, and both sides served up a fantastic game of mini rugby, played in excellent spirit. Cobras continued their form of late, and were buoyant following a half time appearance at the Warrington v Leeds match at Headingly on Friday. All 15 who made the trip to Leeds, turned out in a chaotic 10 minute run out against a strong Stanningley side, who had 13 to match us. Not much rugby was able to be played on the minute pitch, but the smiles on all the faces told the story, in front of over 16,000 spectators. What a fantastic experience for all the players. Highlight of the 0-0 draw was Boomer Stephensons hit on a Stanningley forward-rapturous applause from the avid watchers-well done Boomer, and all the boys. The result as ever was irrelevant, and rugby the winner again. You represented yourselves, your club and Warrington with pride and conducted yourselves accordingly.

Back to Sundays game, and I asked all 12 players to carry the enthusiasm and the memory of the Leeds night into this match, which they all did. Captain for the day Spence won the toss, and we attacked first.  AJ, Timps, Boomer and Hally took us into an attacking position, and Harry threw his trademark dummy to open the scoring. 1-0. Defending now, and Hally, carrying on from last week, was first into the tackle, and went on to win top tackler with a phenomenal 22 tackles, proving beyond doubt he had his MOJO back, which had been missing recently. Well done you. Harry, Monty James and Timps carried on the good work, and we had the ball back.

We continued to run strong, Boomer. Timps and AJ, who took a massive hit (he doesn’t half attract them), but moving the ball wide the kiler pass went down, from Harry-unlucky guys. Another big hit by Hally and Harry spilled the ball, and we had it again. A strong run and offload by Hally was carried on by Timps, and then Harry took over again and created space for Spence, whose finishing power did the rest, despite the excellent covering attempt by the Waterhead player. 2-0.  Waterheads response was swift, as they came down field and scored a deserved try, after strong defence again by Monty, AJ and James. 2-1.

End to end continued, and Timps, Spence and Monty, assisted by Boomer  gave the platform, and Harry again was the provider for Winger Timps to crash over in the corner. 3-1. Webby, G-Man and Olly came on, and were straight into the speed of the game, and a cruncher from Hally, Webby and Harry saw the ball spilled. We then saw a 3 pronged turnover follow when great hits knocked the ball loose. Following a turnover, what I have always asked for happened, when Cam made up for the error, by chasing the Waterhead runner down and forcing the error back-absolutely brilliant, well done Cam. Timps cashed in again, when after strong surges by G-Man, and Olly, Boomer turned creater when he dropped off the runner-Timps. 4-1.

Back came the Oldham side again when they scored another excellent try, 4-2.  The Oldham n0.18 was scything everything down, and despite the best efforts of Webby and G-Man, the ball was squeezed out again.  A Boomer special saw the ball back with us, and Timps again was unlucky when he double moved.  The match was being played at a fantastic pace, and both sides were running and tackling strong. G-Man, Boomer and Hally were racking the tackles up, and a great cover by Hally saw the ball offloaded to the supporting Waterhead player, brilliant team try. 4-3.

Waterhead were playing with a lot more confidence now, and another break, was again covered by both Hally and Spence, who saved a certain try, followed up by a copybook cruncher from Hally again. Love it.  Boomer, Harry and G-Man had the smell today, and were hitting everything in the middle. This was a great game to watch. Half Time 4-3. I asked us to remain patient, keep the strong running and increase the defensive effort even more. The boys responded to my request, and a cracking second half followed.

The opening set of the half saw strong defence on the line, particularly from Spence, Hally, G-Man and Boomer again, and we then responded with a fantastic Hary Wilcock break, but went into touch. More sturdy defence saw the Oldham lads kept at bay, and then a great run by Cam, saw Spence go over in the corner. 5-3.  Substitutions were made, Harry, Boomer and Timps taking well deserved rests and AJ, James and Monty returning. A stalemate followed, James and Monty getting through some work, and Hally and AJ forcing a turnover.

One of the moments of the match followed, when on a rabbit set, Olly took the 3rd hit up, and got absolutely “Mullered” by a peach of a tackle, and unfortunately had to leave the field, to return later-Well Done Olly. Another Harry special followed, after he came back on for Olly, when he again showed the ball and went-superb. 6-3.  Turnover followed again, due to excellent defence, and a Webby burst, continued on by Cam, who took a gem of a pass from Hally, saw Spence cross in the corner-great try. 7-3.

More defensive pressure from G-Man saw the ball with us again, and Spence made the ground for Boomer, with his first touch, back on for Harry, scored a well deserved individual effort. 8-3. Tight defence again saw the ball spilled, Boomer, Monty snd James  looking strong, and James took the ball back in hard, for AJ to break the line, lose his boot, but still manage to run 30 yards for an excellent try. 9-3. Waterhead never gave it up showing excellent commitment and resilience, and the little n0.12 scored a great try, beating 2 defenders on the way. 9-4.

Timps completed the scoring with a great individual burst, and fend to crash over. 10-4. Hat trick for Timperley!! Some outstanding copy book defence followed, from Hally, then Cam, who stopped runners dead, to keep the line secure. This was the key to the second half-strong, committed defence. Full Time 10-4

A very good performance, particularly second half again, where committed solid defence and the willingness to run hard and support the ball carrier paid massive dividends. An excellent match, in which Waterhead more than played their part. Well done to both squads for a superbly entertaining game of rugby.

HT 16 v 12

FT 40 v 16

Man of the Match – Harry WILCOCK

Top Tackler – Lewis HALL

Players Player – Brechan STEPHENSON

Most Improved – Louis BEAUMONT

Coach’s Award – Marcus GRADY

Scorers – Lewis TIMPERLEY 3 tries, Spencer RUDD 3 tries, Harry WILCOCK 2 tries, Brechan STEHENSON try and Andrew JOBLING try.

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Langworthy Reds U9′s 16 v Crosfields cobras U9′s 24

Cobras returned to winning ways, following a hard earned victory at Swinton, against a massive Reds outfit. Following 3 consecutive defeats, despite playing well, young Cobras were looking to get back to doing the basics, and a performance was needed. Captain for the day was Rocky Rosslyn, who was in charge of a smaller squad of 11, due to unavailability. Winning the toss, we attacked first.

Playing on a very small pitch, against a huge physical side ground was going to have to be made the old fashioned way, and an opening set saw Big B, Tom Tom Neary, Jacob and Rocky hit the ball up, with a modicum of success. The last tackle was moved wide, but Boomer ended up on the end of it, and the attack petered out.  Quickly out of the line, were Jamie and Tom Tom, and following 2 good hits, the ball was spilled, and turned over, so back onto the attack in the Reds half.

Strong runs by Zak Attack, Stallion, who gets better with every match, and seems to glide over the ground and Jamie took us close, and Captain Rocky skirted round the defence as only he can for the first score. 0-1.  The Reds response was to move the ball wide, and only a great cover tackle into touch stopped a certain try. Cobras seemd to be getting stronger, and strong drives by Hally, Tom Tom, Olly then Rocky made excellent ground, but the momentum was stopped when Rocky again, ran into the 2 biggest players on the pitch on the last and got crunched- OUCH!!

Reds again on the attack, and Hally, who appeared to have his MOJO back, made two superb tackles stopping Big Big Max dead in his tracks-nice one son. This carried on and another cracker stopping the even bigger N0.9, by Stallion, and a gang tacjle meant we had kept the line in tact. Taking the ball away from the line strongly were Tom Tom twice, Zak Attack and Stallion, and the ball was stripped, and the tackle count started again. A very good tackle on Jamie saw the ball spill though, and the opportunity for further points was wasted.

Two rapid drives were kept out by excellent covering from Tom Tom and the momentum was just what the Reds required, as they crashed over in the corner for a well worked try. 1-1. This seemed to give the Reds a massive confidence boost, and folloing more turn over ball, they came straight back onto the attack and the No.9, who due to his size, was the main attacking weapon near the line crashed over, as we fell away from the tackle. 2-1.  It was becoming more and more apparent that our tacklers apart from a few, didn’t fancy taking their big units, and heads dropped.

Zak, Olly and Tom Tom took breathers and Spence, Dutchy and Cam came on to bolster the team. All 3 were immediately into their stride, with excellent runs and offloads, but the Reds defence held strong, and the ball went to ground. Reds were running strong now, and only a forward pass kept them out. Further turn over by the Cobras saw the Reds score again, when a one on one was missed, and Reds scored a fantastic try. 3-1. The awful form continued when Rocky took the first ball and was tackled into touch. Half Time.

I told a few home truths at half time, and stated that a lot of the players were letting themselves down, and were not performing anywhere near how they can, and I asked Jamie to take control of this game in the middle. Apart from his defence he had been very quiet! What a turn around followed, harsh words, for the first time this season worked.

Reds hit it up fast, but the defence was up for it now, and absolute cruncher from Rocky and Boomer on Big Max, set the pattern. Jamie followed it up with another one and then Stallion did 3 on the trot to snuff out the attack. Excellent committed running by Jamie, Spence, Boomer then Cam, saw the ball pass through lots of hands, only to be halted with a strip. Back to 0, and start again!! A second strip followed, but the momentum was with us. Boomer was held up short, and Jamie too held up, but Cam took the ball at pace, stepped and scored. Brilliant. 3-2.

Reds hit it up again but the defence was different in this half, Jamie, assisted by Hally and stallion hiitting everything, and Reds were forced into touch. A perfect set of 6 followed, with Spence, Cam, Rocky, Spence again and Stallion all taking the ball down field, for Jamie to duck, weave ad dive over for the equalising score. 3-3. Different team this half to say the least! Hally, Boomer and rocky took a rest for Zak, Olly and Tom Tom to return.  A strong recovery by the Reds saw them score a well deserved try  when for the first time in the half we fell away on the line. Well done Reds, one for the neutral this one !! 4-3.

Spence, Cam then Tom Tom laid the foundatios, and stallion glided in as only he can, taking time out from defending. Great score 4-4. Reds were straight back into it again, and a miss in the middle put them on opur line, but bodies on the line b y Tom Tom, Jamie, Stallion and Zak, assisted by Olly and Dutchy kept them out. A brilliant relieving run by Stallion saw a knock on follow, and old habits appeared to be creeping back in. Back onto defence, and Zak and Tom tom again hit them, for Stallion to halt a certain try by taking the N0.9 into touch-worth the admission money alone.

attack again, the match was end to end now, and Tom Tom, Olly and Spence took us forward, for Spence again to straighten the attack up, and pop the ball into the supporting hands of Jamie. 4-5. Great team score. Last set of 6 each, and first tackle saw Cam smash the runner, who spilled the ball. With the match looking secure, Olly took us back onto the attack, with a great run, then Jamie, Spence and Cam combined again for the try of the match, which Cam scored in the corner.. Full time 4-6.

This was definitely a game of 2 halves, and all credit to the Reds, and Bobbi, who has done a fantastic job with his small squad, some fantastic players there.  The half time “talking to ” obviously did the trick, but we should be playing like we did in the second half, in both halves. Credit to the boys though, who listended, rolled their sleeves up, and put in the right performance in that half to recover the match. Well done all of you.

HT 12 v 4

FT 16 v 24

Man of the Match – Jacob “Stallion” GALLOP

Top Tackler – Jamie BARBER

Players Player – Spencer RUDD

Most Improved – Oliver HILL

Coach’s Award – Jamie BARBER

Scorers – Cameron HENDERSON 2 tries, Jamie BARBER 2 tries, Louis ROSSLYN try and Jacob GALLOP try.

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Chorley Panthers U11′s 18 Crosfields Cobras U11′s 6

The visitors made the trip to Chorley buoyed by the previous results but knew today was going to be a battle against a big Chorley side.  Warm sunshine greeted the players but the wind was to prove difficult for both teams.

The game got underway with Thomas Davis collecting the ball and driving hard at the line.  The team all looked sharp and more good running from Alex Tinsley and George Brailey pushed the Cobras forward. The home sides defence was looking strong and then with the ball in hand they looked to make yards. 

Danny Robb and Daniel James took the ball in hard but came up against strong tackles.  The game looked very even at this stage, Josh Little, Joe Hands and James Kenny muscled up in the tackle.  The game had gone nearly 15 minutes scoreless which was a credit to all players defensive abilites.  On the next set Kyle Brown, Callum Southern and Sam Martin all ran hard at the line.  On the last Callum Talbot put in a cross field kick which with one bounce was collected by Thomas Davis to score a good try.

Everyone was playing their part and more tackles from Lloyd Halpin and top tackler George Brailey just couldn’t deny the Panthers who pounced to score on the last play of the first half.  The number 11 barged over to record a good try.

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The second half got underway in the same fashion as the first with little drop ball or mistakes just set completion.  The Cobras were really putting theirselves into the tackle against the big forwards.  Joe Hands and Thomas Davis (man of the match and players player) really led the way forward in attack and defence.

Good runs from Callum Southern and Kyle Brown came up short.  On the next set, the home side took one of their chances with the number 1 spotting a gap to jink over and score.  The Panthers looked refreshed now and scored quickly again with the number 11 going in despite good work from Alex Tinsley and Callum Talbot in the tackle.

The Cobras now looked tired and even with good effort from Danny Robb and Daniel James the home side looked to have the upper edge.  As the game went on more tackling from Josh Little and George Brailey ment the scores to remain the same.

The whole TEAM stood up today to a very big and powerful side and can all hold their heads up.  This is another example of every game improves the boys rugby league education.

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Try – Thomas Davis

Con- Thomas Davis

MOM – Thomas Davis

Margaret Davis Players Player – Thomas Davis

Coaches Award – The TEAM

Top Tackler – George Brailey

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Crosfields Cobras U11′s 34 Irlam Hornets 4

Crosfields welcomed the newly formed under 11′s from Irlam Hornets and were given a fantastic game from a great raw team.  The game started well with both teams using the ball well and good rugby being played.

Good tackling from Lloyd Halpin and George Brailey looked to regain the ball.  On the next set a great run and off load from Kyle Brown sent Callum Talbot racing away to score in the right hand corner.  A good move from Irlam came up short and with the ball back Daniel James and Josh Little both nearly scored stepping well but the Hornets kept buzzing around in the tackle.  Joe Hands and Callum Southern looked yards makers every time they got the ball.

Again with the ball Callum Southern went on one of his runs which I wouldn’t want to be in the way off, charging like a bull he score under the sticks.  More good work in defence from Sam Martin and James Kenny who were both having probably their best games of the season won the ball.  Alex Tinsley charged forward and then quick thinking from Callum Talbot with a show and go extended the score.

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In the second half the Cobras were told to try and let the ball do the work and boy did they listen.  Good drives from Josh Little and players player James Kenny allowed Callum Talbot to complete his hat trick by hitting and spining over the line.

As the game was drawing on the biggest cheer of the day went up as the lively number 5 for Irlam broke the line and score a good try under the sticks.  One person who was not impressed was Joe Hands who now took the game by the scruff of the neck.  Good yards from Kyle Brown and Sam Martin allowed Joe Hands to send Thomas Davis into a gap to score a good try.

On the next set George Brailey and top tackler Callum Talbot won the ball and good runing from Daniel James and Alex Tinsley saw Joe Hands again release man of the match Lloyd Halpin to scorch away to score.  The final play was again to see Josh Little marching the team forward and then you guessed it Joe Hands dummying and going before sending Thomas Davis over for his second of the day.

Great to see such enthusiasm from the new players at Irlam.  The TEAM all did a professional job taday look to be maturing every week.

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Try’s – Callum Talbot (3), Callum Southern, Thomas Davis (2), Lloyd Halpin

Con’s – Callum Talbot, Sam Martin, Thomas Davis, Lloyd Halpin, James Kenny

MOM – Lloyd Halpin

Margaret Davis Players Player – James Kenny

Coaches Player – Joe Hands

Top Tackler – Callum Talbot

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Crosfields Cobras U11s 32 Wigan St Pats 18

Today was going to be a test for the team with the visitors from Wigan looking to put on a good display.  The game got under way with both teams looking up for the battle.

Good running from James Kenny and Callum Southern got the team moving and looking for the first real chance to score.  Another good drive and off load from Sam Martin allowed Alex Tinsley to open the scoring in the at the corner.  The home side really looked sharp but were about to be hit and hit hard by the visitors.

Good defence from George Brailey and Kyle Brown won the ball back.  Strong running from Josh Little and Danny Robb came up short.  Now with the ball the visitors moved it quick for the number 2 to go over and equal the scores.  After all the good work the home side looked a little shell shocked and were about to be met by another strong run from the number 13 to give pats the lead for the first time.

Lloyd Halpin and Daniel James took the ball on and it looked as though the Cobras were begining to come back.  With the ball again, Pats saw their chance and the impressive number 13 scored again to extend the lead.  Would the Cobras let their heads drop or go back to all the good work they had done in training in the week?.

The time was set for Joe Hands to step upto the plate and a good show and go allowed Callum Talbot to collect a good pass and step his way for a try in the corner.  As the half was drawing to a close Thomas Davis appeared to be everywhere in attack and defence.  With the scores close on the next a great break from Alex Tinsley allowed him to send players player Lloyd ‘disco’ Halpin away who was just caught short of the line.  Quick hands allowed Callum Talbot in to score and level the score at half time.

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The game restarted in the balance with both teams up for the tackle.  St Pats were really begining to turn the screw and good defence from Thomas Davis and top tackler Josh Little looked to hold out.  On the next Callum Talbot took the ball on his line and found a gap to race away and give the Cobras the lead again with a full length try for his hat trick.

The home side really looked to push the advantage home and good running from James Kenny and man of the match Callum Southern set up the play.  With the game still evenly poised the next score would be vital.  Daniel James and Kyle Brown looked to drive forward and on the next play a great flowing move saw four players combine to send Josh Little romping away to score from distance.

The visitors still kept coming and good defence from Sam Martin and Danny Robb regined the ball.  As the game was coming to an end Joe Hands and Callum Talbot were pulling the strings and couldn’t be seperated for coaches award.  George Brailey and Lloyd Halpin made yards and to seal the game Alex Tinsley spotted his chance to hit and spin over the line to get a typical centres try.

Today showed what toughness the TEAM has now got mentally, it would have been easy to let heads drop early on.  This was again a fantastic advert for junior rugby, well done all players.

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Try’s – Alex Tinsley (2), Callum Talbot (3), Josh Little

Con’s – Alex Tinsley, Callum Talbot, Joe Hands, Josh Little

MOM – Callum Southern

Margaret Davis Players Player – Lloyd Halpin

Coaches Award – Joe Hands/Callum Talbot

Top Tackler – Josh Little

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