England u18s win 4 nations title
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England u18s win 4 nations title
England Community Lions win 4 Nations u18 title (Photo : ERL)
England took the U18 Four Nations title after beating runners-up Wales 34-0.
The English dominated the match and were 24-0 up at the break as Wales couldn’t do a Four Nations double at Widnes.
Jake Lerigo had the first chance for England, but he was stopped in his tracks just a metre from the line, causing him to drop the ball.
Zak Bennett did eventually go over the line in the 12th minute to give the hosts the lead. Max Fleary converted well.
Dan Wilds nearly scored a try back for Wales but was stopped short of the line on the final tackle of a set.
Following that, a length of the field set culminated in Trent Ruddy scoring England’s second try with Fleary again adding the goal.
England continued to dominate as quick fire tries from Fleary, then Rio Walker, plus two goals from Fleary put the half-time score onto 24-0.
It took 14 minutes for England to add to their score. Ethan Gaffney ran over for their fifth try and Will Randall converted.
And with five minutes to go, Connor Hall charged through to put the icing on the cake for England.
“We saved our best performance to the end for this winner takes all game” commented Gary Hewer, England Coach. “The best thing about the performance was our defensive effort and keeping Wales to a zero!”
Full Time
England 34 – 0 Wales
Half Time
England 24 – 0 Wales
England
Eligh Wilkinson, Kieran Horner, Rio Walker, Rhomen Alick, Ethan Gaffney, Will Randall, Max Fleary, Harrison Dickinson, Bailey Worthington, Jake Lerigo, Zak Bennett, Kier Starkie, Connor Hall.
Interchanges: Xenden Callander, Louey Pinkerton, Jack Barker, Trent Ruddy, Alfie McCulloch, Josh Smith.
Tries: Zak Bennett (12), Trent Ruddy (23), Max Fleary (31), Rio Walker (34), Ethan Gaffney (53), Connor Hall (75)
Goals: Fleary 5/5, Randall 0/1
Wales
Ethan Williams, Alex Richardson, Evan Rowlands, Jack Wilcox, Ralf Roberts, Joshua Gabrielsen, Dan Wilds, Jacob Morris, Kyson Rees, Ollie Bellavia-Walker, Regan Preece, Oscar Jones, Charlie Thomas.
Interchanges: Oliver Rees, Rhodri Roberts, Rhys Hughes, James Tucker, Bobi Jones, Cae Jones, Reuben Malson.
Match info
Date : 12 Jul 2025
Kick-off : 14:00
Venue Halton Farnworth
Competition : U18M Youth International
Referee : Tyler Topping (England)
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