Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Mon May 16, 2011 5:39 pm  

Link to the U15s & U16s reports on the Saints OS. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/872?

Link to the U15s & U16s reports on the Saints OS. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/872?

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:07 pm  

Saintly Warrior wrote:

Saints start this years Scholarship programme at Thatto Heath on Saturday where we will entertain Hull at U15 and U16 level. Our U16's went unbeaten last year at U15 level beating Crusaders, Whitehaven, Salford, Wigan and Warrington in the process. So as a team they're still unbeaten. As for our new crop at U15 level we have some good players so hopefully we can achieve the same success.

Im going to use this thread to keep you updated about the results and try scorers as i'll be going all the games.

Players to look out for at U15 level

David Hewitt - Bold Miners - Fullback/Standoff - unfortunately injured for the Hull game but an extremly gifted player with bags of pace.

Kane Ditchfield - Crossfields - Second row/Loose Forward - Excellent player who is currently playing for England.

Olivier Davies - Orrell St james - Second Row - Hard hitting forawrd who played for England vs Wales last week.

Joseph Ryan - Bold Miners - Prop/Second row - Massive lad for his age and won Warringtons player of the year at U14 level.

Adam Saunders - Thatto Heath - Loose Forward/Standoff - Good player and wins M.O.M everyweek for Heath.

Dom Elkin - Saddleworth Rangers - Fullback/Wing - Tiny player who is very elusive and powerfull for his size, got a good bif of pace.

Star players in our U16's include

Andre Savelio - Latchford - Second Row - Kiwi born monster who is currently a England youth international. Great strength and was top try scorer last year.

Lewis Gailbraith - Saddleworth Rangers - Centre - Stocky centre who is also very fast, for me he is Saints best young talent at scholarship level. Currently a England youth International.

Greg Richards - Chorley Panthers - Second Row/Prop - Monster Cumbrian who as made great progress since his Barrow days, Greg is also a Youth England International.

Ben Parry - Chorley Panthers - Fullback/Wing/Centre - Very tall and fast who once again is a England Youth International. Breaks tackles very easily.

Luke Thompson - Bold Miners - Loose Forward - Very unlucky not to make the England squad, hard as nails who will run through brick walls.

Lewis Charnock - Rylands - Loose Forward/Stand Off - unfortunately he is out for all our games this year with a Shoulder injury. Shame as he is very talented.

Some of these lads will make it for Saints so it's interesting to see how they develop as players. Good luck on Saturday lads.

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:11 pm  

Went and watched the u'15 saints scholarships play it was an unlucky score for saints as it was 30 - 24 to leeds but the player who stood out for me and been watching him in all the scholarship games he is one of the top try scorers and he played a M.O.M performance and that was Deon Cross he is a great talant.

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:51 pm  

I'm looking forward to seeing the U15 and U16 Wigan v Saints games this weekend.
Wigan are unbeaten at both levels but in truth have not been tested.
The U16's are averaging scores of 68 - 8 in their games, whilst the U15 are averaging 45 - 8 in theirs.

Here's hoping for a better competition this weekend, those sorts of scores do nothing for teams (either Wigan or their opponents)

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:57 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I'm looking forward to seeing the U15 and U16 Wigan v Saints games this weekend.
Wigan are unbeaten at both levels but in truth have not been tested.
The U16's are averaging scores of 68 - 8 in their games, whilst the U15 are averaging 45 - 8 in theirs.

Here's hoping for a better competition this weekend, those sorts of scores do nothing for teams (either Wigan or their opponents)

Where and when are the games being played Rogues?

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:29 am  

Saintly Warrior wrote:

Dave is the most exciting player I have seen for years. I can't wait to see him in action. I heard big things about him so went and seen it for myself, he is a very talented lad.

Calm down Mrs Hewitt, your son will be fine.

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:30 am  

Rommel wrote:

Where and when are the games being played Rogues?

Ince Rose Bridge on Saturday.

U15's kick off at 11:45 and U16's at 1 p.m.

Just a word of warning, the kick off times sometimes get changed. If they do (and I hear about it) I'll post the amended times on here.

Both games should be well worth watching.

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:37 am  

Donkey OTay wrote:

Calm down Mrs Hewitt, your son will be fine.

I've heard lots of good things about him and it's one of the reasons I'm looking forward to Saturday. His Wigan opposite number (stand off) Jake Shorrocks is also a very good player.

At U16 for Wigan Jason Robinsons son Lewis Tierney is a very good fullback and goal kicker, and Ryan Hampshire at stand off is an outstanding talent.

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:56 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote: Ince Rose Bridge on Saturday. U15's kick off at 11:45 and U16's at 1 p.m. Just a word of warning, the kick off times sometimes get changed. If they do (and I hear about it) I'll post the amended times on here. Both games should be well worth watching. Kick off times confirmed. http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=6084&type=1

Rogues Gallery wrote: Ince Rose Bridge on Saturday. U15's kick off at 11:45 and U16's at 1 p.m. Just a word of warning, the kick off times sometimes get changed. If they do (and I hear about it) I'll post the amended times on here. Both games should be well worth watching. Kick off times confirmed. http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=6084&type=1

Re: St Helens Scholarship 2011 : Sat Jun 11, 2011 1:46 pm  

Under 15's Wigan 34 - 12 Saints

Under 16's Wigan 28 - 24 Saints

Wigan's under 15's and 16's finish season unbeaten.