: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:08 pm  

brickwall wrote:

WATERHEAD 0 V 42 LEIGH MINERS

ANY MORE RESULTS FROM WEEKEND?

Leigh Miners still leading the way. Can`t wait for our fixture, should be one hell of a game

: Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:31 pm  

LEIGH MINERS 32 V 12 SADDLEWORTH

miners won again but was probably the worst they have played this season,started ok but it was a poor 2nd half performance and they will have to improve if they want to have the bragging rights in next friday's derby.

: Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:14 pm  

Colts 24 v Siddal 4
Again not a convincing win, but its a win. Still a lot of lads missing due to injuries.

: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:44 pm  

SADERMAN wrote:

Colts 24 v Siddal 4
Again not a convincing win, but its a win. Still a lot of lads missing due to injuries.

You seem to be having a good season which, from a neutrals point of view is good to see. Can you tell us a bit of background to the squad - how have they been recruited, experience, are they enjoying it as much as the results suggest.

: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:17 pm  

Morning Glory wrote:

You seem to be having a good season which, from a neutrals point of view is good to see. Can you tell us a bit of background to the squad - how have they been recruited, experience, are they enjoying it as much as the results suggest.

There`s not much to tell really, this is their first season playing together, and they all come from a rugby union background although two of the lads had a couple of games for the Colts last season. As far as recruitment goes, the Crusaders held a trials day where 105 lads turned up and the squad was selected from that, although the coaches are always on the look out for new talent.
As far as enjoyment goes from what I can see the lads are absolutely loving it and that is reflected in the results I suppose. Ten of the boys who are involved in the Crusaders set up represented Wales in Prague earlier this year where they won the European championship and seven of the current squad are involved with the current GB under 18 community Lions.
As I stated on a different forum thousands of talented youngsters play rugby in Wales every weekend most of whom have been throwing a rugby ball around since the age of six. With the Crusaders opening the player pathways now through the schools the potential for rugby league in Wales is massive.

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:54 pm  

SADERMAN wrote:

Sorry to hear that. I didn`t realise the extent of their injuries. I sincerely hope the both lads involved make speedy recoveries.

The broken leg needed an operation [ plate and 6 screws ] and will most likely miss the rest of the season but it is healing ok

Broken ribs still hasn't played , might play next weekend 29 th nov

: Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:16 pm  

Starbug wrote:

The broken leg needed an operation [ plate and 6 screws ] and will most likely miss the rest of the season but it is healing ok

Broken ribs still hasn't played , might play next weekend 29 th nov

Glad to hear it is healing ok, just a shame that he has to miss the rest of the season. Best wishes and a speedy recovery from all of us down here.

: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:30 pm  

SADERMAN wrote:

Leigh Miners still leading the way. Can`t wait for our fixture, should be one hell of a game

Leigh East 6 Leigh Miners 44 tonight at Ledgard Ave in front of about 3-400 spectators

A depleted Easts struggled against an up for it Miners team that showed some quality tonight

: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:39 am  

North London Stags 32 - 24 Featherstone Lions

: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:41 pm  

No game for us this weekend or next. The RFL have stopped the GB boys playing, and along with injuries we are unable to field a side.
Leigh Miners are setting the standards in this league but excellent results for both North London and Gateshead who seem to be hitting a bit of form.