Author : European League League Media release 

Wales win fourth u16 four nations title

Wales remain unbeaten in the U16s Four Nations Championship, picking up their fourth successive title when they defeated England 30-10 in a winner-takes-all clash at the Gnoll in Neath.

Loose forward Rhys Wood led them to glory with two tries in a dominant second half, after the hosts led 10-4 at the break.

Wales U16s head coach, Tom Marsh, commented:

“It’s a brilliant result, England were really tough with their greater experience but our lads stuck to their task and dealt with it amazingly.

We give lads great opportunities and letting them see professional environments and they have really bought into it, they’ve been training since January and amazing all year.

“There’s a pathway there and the talent we’ve got in South Wales is fantastic.”

Wales took the lead in the seventh minute, prop Danny Jones creating a try for Max Phillips who dived over in the corner.

England levelled through winger Jaden Udegbe with the first of his two tries, spurning another opportunity soon after when spilling the ball diving for the line.

The hosts were back in front when stand off Jack Parrott cleverly offloaded to Leighton Clarke, Parrott converting with the first of his three goals.

Wales started the second period impressively, Alfie Davies and Mason Lewis crossing in quick succession, Wood then claiming his brace.

The only black mark for the Welsh were two dismissals, Danny Jones with his second red card of the tournament for a head butt and, after the final whistle, Cyrus Owen-Green shown one for striking.

WALES 30

Scott Hewitt, Rhys Anthony, Leighton Clarke, Max Phillips, Alfie Davies, Jack Parrott, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Cyrus Owen-Green, Mason Lewis, Charlie Eatly (c), Rhys Wood
Subs: Morgan Jones, Frazer Redman, Will Mordecai, Caden Templar, Jack Field, Charlie Noakes

Tries: Phillips (7), Clarke (32), Davies (41), Lewis (47), Wood (54, 65)
Goals: Parrott 3/6
Sent off: D. Jones (67 – head butt), Owen-Green (70 – striking)

ENGLAND 10

Josh Evans, Jaden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, Billy-Buster Knight, Kyle Johnson, Jack Bowden, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Michael Lyons, Marley Taylor-Harrop (c), Charlie Wood, Ryan Cunliffe, Ellis Dockerty
Subs: Nathan Green, Harry Waddington, MJ Morris, Oli Lockett, Connor Sutcliffe, Warren Craig

Tries: Udegbe (13, 61)
Goals: Carter 0/1, Bowden 1/1

Referee: Kristoff Young

Half time: 10-4

In the other encounter on the final weekend of competition, Scotland opened and closed the scoring but Ireland were the stronger side throughout, winning 34-14 in Hawick.

Blair Murray crossed for the home side in the ninth minute, but the Irish were 18-4 ahead at the interval courtesy of touchdowns by Oscar Bradley, Callum McDonald and Noah Walsh, each of which Joseph Clarke improved.

Clarke went over twice on the resumption to finish with an 18-point haul, and Bradley claimed his second score on 52 minutes.

Scotland posted consolation touchdowns by Jay Cruikshank and Murray again, with Reece McAdam adding a conversion.

SCOTLAND 14

Carter Shields, Blair Murray, William Porter, Alfie Scudder, Alfie Haase, Georgie McDermott, Reece McAdam, Rowan Doyle, Brodie Butters-McNaught, Jay Cruickshank, Kyle Alcock, Charlie Kelly, Ewan Smith

Subs: Conlan Goodall, Jamie Carnaby, Bradley Lowthorpe, Lewis McConnachie, Lachlan McKelvey, Alfie Nairn, Jayden Johnstone

Tries: Murray (9, 64), Cruickshank (68)
Goals: McAdam 1/3

IRELAND 34

James Clarke, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joe Clarke, Nathan Melia, Charlie Ross, Lucas Flynn, Paddy White, Emjay Leslie, Harvey English, Callum McDonald, Rua McNamara, Kian Roberts

Subs: Evan Cunningham, Aaron Rothwell, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Oscar Bradley, Alex Birrell

Tries: Bradley (15, 52), McDonald (22), Walsh (27), Clarke (38, 60)

Goals: Clarke 5/6

Referee: Jordan Robinson

Half time: 4-18

U17 INTERNATIONAL

England had too much experience for Wales in an U17 friendly fixture at the Gnoll, the visitors winning 46-4.

They took an early lead when Mason Hunter forced his way over in the corner, converting his own try, but it took until ten minutes before half-time for them to score their second.

Rio York crossing with Hunter converting to give England a 12-0 lead at the break.

England were a lot stronger in the second half, York, and Hunter each registering their second touchdown.

Josh Williams claimed England’s fifth try, Will Steen goaling, Zach Dennett then crossing in the corner and, from kick-off, York completing his hat-trick.

Wales gained reward for their efforts with six minutes to go, Ben Foskett over between the posts and Elliott Williams landing the conversion, but England had the final say when Zac Law scored their eighth try.

WALES 6

Finley Hook, Ben Foskett, Rylie Probert, Finley Bosanko-Sheady, Elliott Williams, Ronan Parry (c), Ruben Main, Lewis Mathias, Zach Robbins, Will Dawkins, Joseff Keating, Ali Al Jassem, Jayden Coxe

Subs (all used): Charlie Burrows, Harry Price, Keilan Harris, Evan Trott, Alan Delegiewicz, Dewi Thomas, Thomas Hayden, Dylan Little

Try: Foskett (75)
Goal: Elliott 1/1

ENGLAND LIONS 46

Josh Williams, Zac Law, Ben Farrimond, Rob Steel, Teshawn Marima, Mason Hunter, Will Steen, Adam Marsh, Jack Worthington, Zach Dennett, Kaled Crosby, Jayden Dennis, Eddie Calvin

Subs (all used): Jenson Bamber, Freddie Isherwood, Roman Allott, Rio York, Ryu McDermott

Tries: Hunter (9, 49), York (30, 45, 70), Williams (57), Dennett (67), Law (77)
Goals: Hunter 4/4, Steen 3/4

Referee: Craig Davies

Half time: 0-12

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England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals

England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals (Photo : European Rugby League)

England and Wales will meet in Neath in a fortnight to decide the U16s Four Nations title after both convincingly won their round two games.

England dominated from the off, building a 40-0 half time lead against Ireland in Widnes, fullback Jack Bowden finishing with 18 points from two tries and five goals.

Centre Jonah Carter claimed a hat trick, and Billy Buster-Knight and Jaiden Udbegbe were also on the scoresheet again, fellow try scorer Ryan Cunliffe also impressing in the pack.

Ireland showed commendable courage to open the scoring in the second half, centre Joe Clarke converting his own score.

Wales also started impressively, establishing a 22-point early lead facing Scotland in Merthyr Tydfil and they also led 40-0 at the break. Winger Alfie Davies opened the scoring and finished with three of Wales’s 13 tries, Jack Parrott claiming 16 points, including six goals.

Centre Max Phillips grabbed a brace in the first half and lively scrum half Will Mordecai did likewise in the second.

The game spilled over just before the hour, Danny Jones – who had scored minutes before – being dismissed for striking and Scotland’s Lachlan McKelvey sinbinned for his part in the fray.

Scotland received a penalty after the incident and Reece McAdam kicked it from long range to ensure they had points on the board.

ENGLAND 54

Jack Bowden, Jaiden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, MJ Morris, Billy Buster-Knight, Joshua Evans, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Nathan Green, Connor Sutcliffe, Ollie Lockett, Ryan Cunliffe, Marley Taylor-Harrop
Subs: Michael Lyons, Harry Waddington, Kyle Johnson, Charlie Wood, Ellis Docherty, Warren Craig, Kai Speight

Tries: Bowden (4, 13), Carter (8, 46, 58), Cunliffe (18), Buster-Knight (21), Udegbe (24), Wood (29), Docherty (33), Lyons (23)
Goals: Bowden 5/11

IRELAND 6

Aaron Rothwell, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joseph Clarke, James Clarke, Alex Birrell, Lucas Flynn, Oscar Bradley, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Rua McNamara, Cole Sheridan, Paddy White
Subs: Evan Cunningham, Harvey English, Emjay Leslie, Nathen Melia, Finley Byrne, Charlie Ross

Try: Clarke (42)
Goal: Clarke 1/1

Referee: Phil Loeb (England)

Half Time: 40-0

WALES 66

Morgan Jones, Alfie Davies, Cameron George, Max Phillips, Rhys Anthony, Jack Parrott, Will Mordecai, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Caden Templar, Ellis McGregor, Charlie Eatly, Rhys Wood Subs: Scott Hewitt, Henry Davies, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Mason Lewis, Louis Johnson, Jack Field, Cyrus Owen-Green

Tries: Davies (8, 34, 58), Parrott (13), Templar (16), Phillips (18, 35), Owen-Green (30), Eatly (37), George (40), Mordecai (45, 64), D. Jones (51)
Goals: Parrott 6/9, Mordecai 1/5

Sent off: D. Jones (56 – striking)

SCOTLAND 2

Carter Shields, William Porter, Blair Murray, Conlan Goodall, Alfie Haase, Reece McAdam, Alfie Scudder, Charlie Kelly, Brodie Butters-McNaught, Jay Cruickshank, Lewis Mullen, Kyle Alcock, Ewan Smith

Subs: Jamie Carnaby, Bradley Lowthorpe, Lewis McConnachie, Lachlan McKelvey, Alfie Nairn

Goal: McAdam 1/1

Sin bin: McKelvey (56 – fighting)

Referee: Rob Apsee

Half time: 40-0

In the U17s friendly international also at Merthyr, a fine second half performance by Wales saw them home 50-28 against Scotland.

The hosts were 20-18 ahead at the end of a tightly fought first half, each side fielding eleven debutants, but two tries in three minutes on the re-start from centre Evan Benjamin, and a further one from Matthew Clatworthy with his second and 20 points, saw Wales home.

Benjamin completed a second half hat trick, hooker Zach Robbins with a first half brace for Wales including opening the scoring.

Declan Smith and Ollie Watkins-Smith’s touchdowns and two Tom Glover goals saw Scotland hit back to lead, Joseph Davies and Finlay Stamford also crossing for the visitors.

An Elliot Williams try and Benjamin goal bringing up the half century for the young Welsh.

WALES 50

Ronan Parry, Ben Foskett, Evan Benjamin, Finley Bosanko-Sheady, Elliot Williams, Matthew Clatworthy, Ruben Main, Eddie Ashman, Zach Robbins, Will Dawkins, Joseff Keating, Calum Woolfe, Ali Al Jassem

Subs: Charlie Burrows, Lewis Mathias, Keilan Harris, Harry Price, Nathan Lee, Finley Hook, Jayden Coxe

Tries: Robbins (3, 34), Clatworthy (8, 51), Foskett (28), Benjamin (43, 46, 70), Williams (71)
Goals: Clatworthy 6/8, Benjamin 1/1

SCOTLAND 28

Joseph Davies, Kian Westhead, Torren Butters-McNaught, Harrison Forsythe, Joseph Wands-Szaranek , Finley Cannon, Tom Glover, Jake Hodge, Logan Marsh, Lawrence Candler, Archie Turriff, Declan Smith, Max Blackie

Subs: Finlay Stamford, Cairn Marshall, Ross Hutchison, Rowan Doyle, Oliver Watkins-Smith

Tries: Smith (14), Watkins-Smith (17), Glover (40), Davies (63), Stamford (80)
Goals: Glover 4/5

Referee: Ieuan Griffiths

Half time: 20-18

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England women too powerful

Match report

A powerful performance by a new-look England women’s side saw them run in eleven tries to defeat Wales 62-0 at the Lextan Gnoll, Neath.

Four of their six debutants were on the scoresheet, player of the match, Wigan teenager Isabel Rowe, landing 22 points from a try and nine goals.

This fixture is really important,” said England women’s head coach Stuart Barrow.

“Wales were really good, and it gave me the opportunity to give out more caps who all performed well, while the leadership of Jodie Cunningham was really important.

Our player pool is developing and competition is getting better. Our aim is to close the gap before the World Cup.”

The visitors, rebuilding after their shellacking against the Jillaroos in Las Vegas in March, led 22-0 at the break, first time starters Jenna Foubister – from a kick by Rowe.

Molly Jones and Leeds’s Lucy Murray among their try scorers.

Another debutant, Eva Hunter crossed twice in the second period as England’s superior fitness told late on, all their player coming from Super League.

Anna Davies – who scored five times when England earned their biggest-ever win against Wales at Headingley last November – also crossed twice, Bella Sykes going over for her first try in the national colours.

“I probably wasn’t the happiest with my performance the first half, but for the second I just told myself to enjoy it.

I’m playing with some amazing girls so that made my job really easy,” said 18-year-old Rowe.

“Everyone wants to play in a World Cup for England, there’s a lot of competition and I’m really looking forward to doing all that I can to get on that plane.”

Wales, who beat Scotland the week before, showed distinct improvement from their last time out against England as they build for appearing in their first Women’s World Cup next year, going close on a number of occasions, Charlie Munday with their best chance, just halted by a fine try saving tackle from Grace Banks.

Wales women’s head coach, Tom Brindle, commented:

“Our metric wasn’t the scoreline, we set some challenges on ourselves and part of that was we wanted to own our version of that game and I think we did, we competed for as long as we could, the effort and commitment for the badge never faltered.

“We’ve learned a lot and got to get fitter, faster, stronger, but where we are at the moment, they’ve done everything to their absolute maximum. I can’t ask for more.”

FULL TIME

Wales 0 – 62 England

Wales

TRIES :
GOALS :

England

TRIES : Jenna Foubister (6), Molly Jones (8), Anna Davies (19), Lucy Murray (30), Eva Hunter (41), Isabel Rowe (51), Isabella Skyes (54), Eboni Partington (54), Anna Davies (60), Georgia Wilson (68), Eva Hunter (72)
GOALS : Isabel Rowe 9

TEAMS

Wales

Leanne Burnell, Lucia Davies, Olivia Williams, Kathryn Salter, Dani McGifford, Megan Whittaker, Amberly Ruck, Agnes Wood, Carys Marsh, Gracie Hobbs, Georgia Cussons, Charlie Mundy, Bethan Dainton. Subs: Jasmine Gibbons, Ffion Jenkins, Amy Price, Hannah Jones

England

Gracie Banks, Anna Davies, Georgia Wilson, Molly Jones, Eboni Partington, Isabel Rowe, Jenna Foubister, Olivia Wood, Katie Mottershead, Isabel Northorp, Lucy Murray, Eva Hunter, Jodie Cunningham. Subs: Ruby Bruce, Victoria Whitfield, Isabella Skyes, Savannah Andrade

Match info

Date : 9 Aug 2025
Kick-off : 17:30
Venue : The Gnoll, Neath
Competition : Senior Women’s International
Referee : Geoff Poumes (France)

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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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It’s England versus Wales in the inspiresport Champion Schools Year 7 Boys’ Final

Rugby League’s Year 7 Boys Champion Schools Final returns to Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June, when St Peters Catholic High School of Wigan take on Cardiff’s Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf in the Steven Mullaney Memorial Game.

Supported by inspiresport, Champion Schools is the RFL’s flagship schools’ competition for girls and boys at years 7 to 11.

The Year 7 Boys Final is named after Steven Mullaney, the schoolboy who in 1986 thrilled spectators and television viewers alike by scoring a superb solo try.

As Wakefield schools defeated St Helens at Wembley in the Challenge Cup Final curtain-raiser, but who died in tragic circumstances the following year.

Ysgol Glantaf will make their third appearance at Wembley Stadium on June 8 having previously won the Year 7 Boys’ Final back in 2015.

The team will be flying the Welsh flag high when they take to the pitch with the Cardiff school continuing to impress following an appearance at St James’ Park in Newcastle for the Year 10 Girls’ Final last year.

Glantaf began their campaign with a trip to London’s Langley Park who they successfully defeated 38-4 before a quarter final victory against Archbishop Sentamu Academy.

Next up was an outstanding semi-final performance against Outwood Academy Freeston with the Welsh side progressing to Wembley after a 50-4 triumph.

St Peter’s have a rich history in this competition and have already featured in both the Year 11 Boys’ and Girls’ Finals in April and now their Year 7 Boys’ will have their chance to shine on the biggest of stages.

Their journey to Wembley started with a defeat of Malet Lambert to set up a quarter final against Cumbria’s St Benedict’s Catholic High School.

The resulting victory saw them face Malet Lambert once again in the semi-finals, and whilst the Hull side persevered, St Peter’s were eventually too strong and came out on top with a 26-6 win.

RFL National Education Manager, Andrea Murray, said: “Congratulations to both schools on making it to Wembley Stadium.

Both teams have done incredibly well throughout the tournament and are a real credit to their coaches.

The boys will be following in the footsteps of some famous Rugby League names who have played in the Steven Mullaney Memorial Game – among them Kevin Sinfield, Denis Betts, Bobbie Goulding and Phil Clarke.

“Champion Schools is not just about the teams involved but it is also giving opportunities to the next generation of Match Officials – including Liam and Cameron Breheny.

It was fantastic to see the two brothers taking charge of the semi-finals, and I look forward to seeing them progress their refereeing careers.

“I’d also like to thank Rochdale Mayfield for hosting, it was a brilliant occasion, and everyone involved had a fantastic day.”

The inspiresport Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final will be played at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June (KO 10am) with Finals Day scheduled to take place on Friday 5 July at the DIY Kitchens Stadium in Wakefield.

All finalists will be confirmed in the coming weeks as the competition progresses.

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England Community Lions U16s and U18s

England Community Lions have named extended train-on squads at Under-16s and Under-18s age groups as they prepare for a busy few months of internationals for both age groups.

The Under-16s have named 39 players, a number that will later be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June.

Before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

The players not selected from that trial game will still have a representative opportunity when a Lions Regional Selection take on a French Regional side in England during July.

23 clubs across the country are represented through the Under-16s programme this term.

Here is the full train-on squad with players listed alongside their clubs:

Jaylen Conway (Hensingham)
Henley Donnan (Hensingham)
Theo Crowe (Hensingham)
Arben Pervizaj (Hensingham)
Xenden Callander (Lowca)
Mathew Creasey (Wath Brow Hornets)
Alfie Cox (Wath Brow Hornets)
Layton Dockray (Wath Brow Hornets)
Diego Walker (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Bibey (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Dylan Hughes (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Reed (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Lloyd Stainton (Egremont Rangers)
Nathaniel Parker (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Gaffney (West Bank Bears)
Zak Mannion (West Bank Bears)
Alfie Leyland (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Sykes (Rochdale Mayfield)
Liam Kershaw (Birkenshaw Bluedogs)
Zavier Dele Charley (Salford City Roosters)
Leo Morley (Salford City Roosters)
Oliver Shallcross (West Hull)
Kian Goodhand (West Hull)
Harry Bates (Saddleworth Rangers)
Elliot Robson (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Jack Jones (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Alex Golightly (Bentley ARLFC)
Harry Deakin (Bentley ARLFC)
Bradley Bullock (Lock Lane)
Evan Irwin (Lock Lane)
Jayden Aaron (Ashton Bears)
Lucas Mulqueeney (Crosfields)
Lewis Pilling (Blackbrook Royals)
Deiniol Geleziunas (Queensbury)
Jack McCarthy (Woolston Rovers)
Stanley Beaumont (Hull Wyke)
Tyler Sykes (Dewsbury Celtic)
Kenzie Witty (Heworth)
Dylan Whitham (Cas Panthers)

Thirty-six players from 24 clubs have made the Under-18 Train on squad including six who played for the Lions Under-16s last term. b

Ruben Ruane, Fletcher Holgate, Harrison Dodd, Marcus Geener, Oliver Smart and Joshua Langley.

While Sam Murtagh and Harry Sheridan, who have recently starred in the opening rounds of the National Conference League.

Also Challenge Cup for Kells and Rochdale Mayfield respectively have been selected in the initial squad and Brentwood Eels are represented by Taylor Giroud.

The Under-18s programme mirrors that of the Under-16s.

The squad set to be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will then take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

Here is the squad including players’ name and clubs.

Daniel Knott (Dalton)
Sam Murtagh (Kells)
Dylan Grears (Kells)
Harley Nelson (Kells)
Joe Lewis (Siddal)
Henry Ogden (Siddal)
Jacob Rushforth (Siddal)
Oliver Smart (Siddal)
Henry Parkin (Emley Moor)
James Surtees (Shaw Cross Sharks)
Devan Sharp (Wath Brow Hornets)
Miller Dalton (Hensingham)
Fletcher Holgate (Hensingham)
Joshua Hopkins (Leigh East)
Cameron Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Adam Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Harrison Dodd (Waterhead Warriors)
Harry Barker (Waterhead Warriors)
Marcus Geener (Saddleworth Rangers)
Scott Simmons (Orrell St James)
Ruben Ruane (Blackbrook Royals)
Luke Sutcliffe (Blackbrook Royals)
Joshua Langley (Blackbrook Royals)
Malachi Price (Wigan St Judes)
George Jamieson (Salford City Roosters)
Joe Dyson-Sanderson (Newsome Panthers)
Armand Jozsef Palinkas (Milford)
Callum Cottington (Ashton Bears)
Ben Metcalfe (Rochdale Mayfield)
Harry Sheridan (Rochdale Mayfield)
Jack Lawler (West Hull)
Alfie Hough (Hindley)
Charlie Harrison (Dewsbury Moor)
Taylor Giroud (Brentwood Eels)
Lewis Davies (Pilkington Recs)
Theo Roberts (Skirlaugh)

England Community Lions management wish to congratulate every player on their selection and journey so far.

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Match report

England Lions U16s won a hard-fought encounter with Wales 34-18 in Colwyn Bay on Sunday with the result in doubt right up until the last five minutes.

Wales, with a number of their players signing up for the official Wales Rugby League academy in Coleg y Cymoedd for September, gave a good account of themselves for much of the game, but in the end England’s experience took them over the line.

England took under a minute to take the lead after Wales made an error in the first set. Michael Sowden picked up the loose ball and Jayden Billy touched down from the resulting set. Oliver Whitford converted.

Wales hit back after seven minutes. Josh Hanson was the eventual scorer after two players were centimetres short in their attempts to get over the line. Isaac Morgan sliced the kick wide.

England regained the lead on 23 minutes when after a well-worked set, Billy notched his second, scoring near to the corner. Whitford missed the conversion attempt so England held just a converted-try lead.

But five minutes later, the visitor increased their advantage after Ellis Welburn completed a good passing move to ground. Whitford’s conversion attempt hit the post.

Wales were close to pulling a try back before the break but Morgan Farmer-Gratton and Isaac Morgan were both held up over the line, leaving the half-time score at 14-4 to England.

Wales were first over the line in the second half, attacking from the off, and were rewarded when Ben Morris twisted his way over the line. Isaac Morgan’s conversion attempt slipped under the bar.

England regained their ten point lead when Scott Egan scored in the corner five minutes later in another try that went unconverted.

Wales hit back again through the try of the game when Isaac Morgan broke free on the wing and sprinted 40 metres to ground under the sticks. He converted his own try to leave Wales just four points behind.

But England were next to score when Jack Edge dived over in the corner. Sonny Cooper converted well from the touchline to give England their ten-point lead back.

A well worked try for Wales was next, with Farmer-Gratton the scorer and Morgan unable to convert.

But England sealed the game three minutes from the end when Ryan Joseph picked up an Edge pass to score in the corner. Cooper converted well.

Egan put the icing on the cake with a try in the final move of the game.

Wales Under 16’s : 18

TRIES : Josh Hanson (6), Ben Morris (39), Isaac Morgan (50), Morgan Farmer-Gratton (59)
GOALS : Isaac Morgan (1/4)

England Under 16’s : 34

TRIES : Jayden Billy (1), Jayden Billy (22), Ellis Welburn (28), Scott Egan (45), Jack Edge (53), Ryan Joseph (66), Scott Egan (70)
England u16’s too good for the Welsh Oliver Whitford (1/4), Sonny Cooper (2/3)

TEAMS

Wales Under 16’s :

Isaac Morgan, Dylan Morgan, Ben Morris, Nicholas Evans, Peter Richmond, Llewellyn Hawkes, William McCarthy, Connor Lacey, Dafydd Morgan, Bradley Williams, Alex Banks, Carter Barnes, Josh Hanson. Subs: Tre Huddleston, Morgan Farmer-Gratton, John Baldwin, Calum Jones

England Under 16’s :

Oliver Whitford, Daniel Walsh, Ryan Joseph, Jayden Billy, Oscar Doran, Jack Edge, Logan Holgate, Michael Sowden, Sonny Cooper, Fynn Wright, Ellis Welburn, Ashton Sice, Kameron Siddique. Subs: Danny Frost, Ellis Nixon, Connor Phoenix, Scott Egan

Welsh under 16s line up for Test v England (Photo : Welsh RL)

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Wales v England Under 17’s Match Report

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