WARRIORS WIN SEEMS SOME WAY OFF

The second half of the season continued with Hunslet travelling to Hull in consecutive weeks to play the league leaders, Skirlaugh.

Once again the Warriors were light on numbers and only fifteen made the trip to sunny Hull!!

The home side flew out of the blocks and scored a fine try only minutes into the match which was converted under the sticks for a 6 point lead.

The Warriors were finding life tough and after some indiscipline found themselves further behind with a try conceded in the corner and the extras were very well added from a difficult position. Skirlaugh now led 12 – 0.

The next ten minutes saw Hunslet sustain 3 injuries to the skipper Callum Wilson (dislocated elbow), Jack Halliday (hamstring) and Liam Matthews (twisted ankle) and any hope of a revival disappeared from then on.

Shortly before the break Skirlaugh added a third try and this was once again converted to extend their first half advantage.

HALF TIME SKIRLAUGH 18 v HUNSLET WARRIORS 0

The second period started with more pressure from the home side and it was to the credit of the boys in blue that we did not give up. However, the Skirlaugh number six continued to run the game and it came as no surprise that they increased their lead to 24 – 0 shortly into the half.

Back came the Warriors and showed real heart in driving the home side back on a number of occasions. Due to a combination of wrong options and excellent defence from Skirlaugh their back line was not breached.

In the dying minutes another try by the home side effectively finished the match and although the kick was missed, it was good night Vienna for the Warriors! The referee blew his whistle to finally put us out of our misery.

FULL TIME SKIRLAUGH 28 v HUNSLET WARRIORS 0

Roll on Cas Panthers away next week with more injuries!!

Yours in Sport

Keith Mather

The price will be £25.00 and £10.00 for concessions. These can be purchased in the Club House, from
committee members or on the day from Pam on the gate.

AN AFTER MATCH FUND RAISING “RACE DAY” IN THE CLUB HOUSE.
FIRST RACE 3.00p.m.

Come along and support The Warriors and show your appreciation for all their hard work and commitment.

BARLA National Cup – Round 2

Cahill’s Hat Trick Secures Victory for Hunslet Warriors

Having disposed of West Hull in the first round of this BARLA National Cup, Hunslet Warriors under 18’s travelled to Salford to take on Langworthy Reds under 18’s, the winners going on to compete in round 3, which will be played on Sunday 12th February, 2012.

The sun was shining in God’s own county when the Warriors left but across the Pennines the weather was filthy with constant driving rain and high winds which made playing conditions difficult.

Playing up the slope, Warriors looked the stronger team and after 15 minutes were rewarded when Man of the Match full back Danny Cahill was put through by Jake Reed to cross. Elliot Morgan mastered the strong winds to convert.

Sound defence and some powerful tackling from Warriors 2nd row Connor Nolan, prop Dale Bateson, centre Nathan Sheard and new signing Adam Acker punished the Red’s and kept them at bay. On 30 minutes a superb collection of the high ball from Cahill saw him offload to Reed who found hooker Joe Thrush to touch down under the sticks. Cahill added the extras.

Just before the half time break, a solo effort from Cahill saw him outpace the Red’s defence to race the length of the pitch and cross the whitewash, Morgan again converting.

Half Time: Langworthy Reds U18’s 0 – Hunslet Warriors U18’s 18

The second half saw both Warriors wingers Joe Potifa and Callum McGoldrick making an impact but it was powerful prop Brad Gill who got in on the act as he crossed in the corner.

A handling error by the Warriors then allowed Red’s hard working full back Chris Winstone to grab a consolation try which hooker Paul Beaumont converted.

Clever one on one ball stealing from Morgan saw Warriors regain possession and a well timed pass from loose forward Reece Brogden sent in Cahill for his hat trick before centre Kyle Boardman finished with a flourish by adding a further two tries, the latter converted by Cahill, to secure a well deserved Warrior victory.

Full Time: Langworthy Reds U18’s 6 – Hunslet Warriors U18’s 36

All those supporters who had their names down for the coaches travelling on the postponed date of 4th February will have their names carried over to the following week. The coaches will leave the club house at the same time – 10.30 – on Saturday 11th. There are still a few seats available and anyone wishing to go should call in the Club and pre pay their £5.00 to book a seat.

For spectators travelling independently, the postcode and details are as follows:-
Venue: Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU
Meet point: Enter via Epinal Way entrance only, after you enter through the gate house turn right and the pitch is directly on the right hand side.