TRIUMPHANT START TO SEASON FOR U17s & U14s

SPRING VIEW U17s 4  v CULCHETH EAGLES U17s  18
 
Culcheth got off to a positive start to the season with comfortable win away at new boys Spring View. A enthuisastic start from Spring View saw them pressure the Culcheth line but strong defence kept them at bay.Culcheth took the wind out of Spring Views sails with a Tom Blohm try leaving defenders to pick them selves up and dust down,then Adam Heggie scored under the sticks converted by Andy Rodgers.
After the break Culcheth domiated and scored two quick tries from Adam Coley and a second from Tom Blohm,then Culcheth took the foot off the gas and giving  Spring view a try in the corner ,Culcheth spent most of the second in their apponents half but the last pass just wouldnt stick .MOM Adam Heggie

ECCLES & SALFORD U14s 12  v CULCHETH EAGLES U14s  18

Culcheth’s season got off to a good start with a hard fought win against a very strong Eccles side. Culcheth’s defence was outstanding with man of the match Andrew Jones and Top tackle Sean Clark ably assisted by most improved player Alex Lewis

 

Try scorers, Sean Clark 3 Andrew Jones 1.

 

Goal scorers Adam Forshaw

 

U13s RISE TO CHALLENGE

 9th March 08

Culcheth Eagles 30 - Leigh East 20

In this closely contested Friendly, Culcheth ran out eventual winners with both teams contributing to a good game. Andrew Jones was Man of the Match and James Doody was Top Tackler.David Morris was awarded Most Improved 

Try scorers, Andrew Jones 3, Sean Clark, James Doody,

James Harvey 

Goal scorers Liam Pleavin 3 

 

U14s PUT IN GOOD PERFORMANCE

MARCH 2nd 2008

The U14s enjoyed the hospitality of Orrell St James as they took part in a ‘Mini Tournament’ with fellow guests Hindley. Eagles took to the field first against Hindley in what was a real arm wrestle of a match with Hindley coming out on top 12 - 10. Orrell then put in a great effort against Hindley, with the win going again to Hindley. Eagles then faced Orrell and caused the homeside many problems with strong runners who once they had broken the defensive line were uncatchable as Eagles racked up 34 points.

Each and every player from all three teams today put in a great effort in what was a great advert for youth rugby in this developing division.

TIME AGAINST U16s COME BACK

Culcheth Eagles 14 

West Bank Swans 18 

The Eagles fought back strongly in the second half after going behind 14 – 0 but ran out of time against a tough tackling

West Bank side.
Man of the match T.Blohm grabbed a try with top tackler S. Stretch crossing the white wash. A.

Rogers
try completed the scoring late on with most improved J.Wilshere adding a conversion.

U13s SECURE POINTS IN LOCAL DERBY

Crosfields Cardinals U13’s 24

Culcheth Eagles U13’s     30

In this closely contested local derby Culcheth ran out eventual winners but they had to survive a second half onslaught to come out on top. Crosfields pushed Culcheth all the way having been 22 points to 8 points down at half time. Andrew Jones and James Doody never took a backward step and tackled themselves s to a standstill, both bagged a pair of tries also. Sean Clark also outstanding in defence ran in his usual couple of tries and Liam Pleavin got the cheekiest try of the day stealing the ball in the tackle on the Crosfields line for a walk in try. This was an outstanding game to watch with both teams a credit to the game with no indiscipline the game was played throughout in good spirit. 

Adam Forshaw Kicked Culcheth’s Goal

  

U16s SECURE AWAY POINTS

24TH FEBRUARY 2008 

LEYLAND WARRIORS U16s 00

 CULCHETH EAGLES U16s   04 The Eagles got back to winning ways with a great defensive display on a very soft pitch J.Savage scored the only points of the match with a well worked try & Man of the Match, W.Dawbarn impressed with an excellent kicking game, Top Tackler A.Wong & Most Improved J.Morris also stood out

U13s MOVE UP TO THIRD

24th FEBRUARY 08

ECCLES & SALFORD JUNIORS U13s  04

CULCHETH EAGLES U13s                    42

Culcheth’s impressive run of form continued with a very good win at Eccles. Andrew Jones was Man of the Match with strong running and superb tackling, Sean Clark and John Firth shared the Top Tackler Award whilst Liam Pleavin was named as Culcheth’s Most Improved. This win moves Culcheth into third place in the division as the team look forward to next weeks fixture against table toppers, Crosfields Cardinals.

Try Scorers - Sean Clark, Andrew Jones, Liam Pleavin, James Harvey, James Doody.

Conversions - Adam Forshaw

EAGLES WINGS ARE CLIPPED

10th FEBRUARY 08

U16 ECCLES & SALFORD JUNIORS 32 - EAGLES 06

 An under strength Eagles outfit travelled to Eccles and despite only trailing 8 nil at half time went down to a well organised home side, Eagles try scorer was the hard working Andy  Rogers who was also the Top Tackler and also converted the try . (more…)

U13s PROGRESS TO SECOND ROUND OF NWC CUP

The U13s secured a place in the second round of the NWC Cup Competition after a 28-16 victory over a visiting Haydock side who play in the division above Eagles.

The next round will be played on 10th February 08, when Culcheth have a home draw against Ashton Bears.

U16s Lose out to West Bank in competetive encounter

3rd Feb 08

CULCHETH EAGLES 06

WEST BANK SWANS 22
Eagles lost out to West Bank but competed for the full game despite being down to 14 available players due to injury and other commitments. The 14 were a total credit to the club and with a little bit more composure in the oppositions half may well of won the game. Eagles try scorer was Man of the Match Sam Stretch with Jack Wilshire adding the conversion. Top Tackler was prop forward Tom Blohm with the outstanding Alex Wong gaining the Most Improved Players Award . (more…)

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