This was an excellent game of rugby to watch but Latchford had a little bit more pace and power.

All the team played excellently in defence and attack but awards went to Sam Wright for defence, Liam Cross for attack and Jake Slydell for teamwork.

Latchford's tries were scored by Jake Slydell, five, Matthew Wilkinson, two, Liam Sullivan and Ryan Burgess. Back to top

Oldham St Annes U8's 28 - 24 Latchford Albion U8's

Latchford's attack was excellent but their defence let them down on this occasion.

Matthew Wilkinson scored four tries with Liam Sullivan and Jake Slydell scored the other two.

Liam Sullivan was the pick of the defenders and Jake Slydell won the attack award. Overall player of the match was Matthew Wilkinson. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 32 - 28 Chorley Panthers U8's

Latchford's attack was excellent once again but their defence still needs to be improved on the evidence of this hard-fought game.

Latchford's try scorers were Wilkinson, four, Sullivan, two and Slydell, two.

'Player-of-the-match' was Ryan Burgess, while Liam Sullivan collected the award for defence and Liam Cross the attack award. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 16 - 32 Halton Hornets U8's

Although Halton scored ten tries this was Latchford's best defensive game as a team.

This was an excellent first game for Charlie Humphries. Lewis Appleton picked up the defence award for his one-on-one tackles. Matthew Wilkinson and Jake Slydell received an award for their attacking work together. Player-of-the-match was Sam Dobson. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 20 - 20 Woolston Rovers U8's

Both these Warrington teams defended well and attacked with power and pace. The draw was the right result as the game was played in a true 'derby' fashion.
Lewis Appleton scored two tries and won the attacking prize ahead of fellow try scorers Matthew Wilkinson, Jared Eacret, Ryan Burgess and Jake Slydell.
Eacret picked up the award for the defence and Wilkinson was overall player-of-the-match. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 20 - 24 Leigh East U8's

This was a hard defensive game played out by both teams. Matthew Wilkinson put in some powerful runs and earned the player-of-the-match award.

Liam Cross scored his first try of the season and was rewarded with the attacking award. Other tries came from Ryan burgess, Sam Dobson, Jake Slydell and Matthew Wilkinson.

Liam Sullivan, Ryan Burgess and Jake Slydell made good tackles with Slydell receiving the defensive award. The coach felt though, that there was still work needed on the Unicorns' game plan. Back to top

Rochdale Mayfield U8's 40 - 36 Latchford Albion U8's

Despite the heavy conditions this was an excellent game of rugby. It was end to end and played with great team spirit in both attack and defence.

It was unfortunate that Latchford were just edged out in the end, but their great all round effort meant this was probably their best performance of the season so far.

Tries were scored by Jake Slydell who scored four, Matthew Wilkinson, three, and Liam Sullivan. Jake picked up the attacking plaudits but Lewis Appleton won the defence award and overall player of the match was Sam Wright who typified the Latchford work ethic.

The Under 8's now have enough players registered who are eligible to play at Under 7 level, so we'll be starting an U7's in 2003. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 32 - 44 Rylands Recs U8's

An excellent game played fairly by two committed young teams. Rylands had too much pace but Latchford's defence performed heroically. Try scorers were Wilkinson (2), Slydell (2), Wright (2), Sullivan and Burgess. Award winners were Wright, Appleton and Sands playing his first game. Another who had a great debut was Jenny Balcombe. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 16 - 24 Thattoheath U8's

This game was played to a high standard. Wilkinson's power was too much for the visitors as he ran in a hat trick of tries. Sullivan scored the other. Dix-Baker,
Eacret and Burgess collected awards. Back to top

West Bank Bears U8's 32 - 38 Latchford Albion U8's

Exchanges of passing were superb as lively Latchford ran out winners. Tries were scored by Wilkinson (2), Sullivan (2), Slydell (2), Cross, Wright and Appleton. Another fine debutant was Waldron whose running was superb. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 32 - 12 Widnes Moorfield U8's

An excellent defensive effort from the whole team saw most players getting into double figures on the tackle count. Jack Morgan gained the player of the match award with a fine all-round debut performance. Charlie Humphries received the defence award although Josh Sands and Jake Slydell pushed him hard.
Liam Sullivan beat off a few players to win the attack award. Try scorers were Sullivan (4), Wilkinson (2), Morgan and Humphries. Back to top

Wigan St Judes U8's 44 - 36 Latchford Albion U8's

This was a hard fought game played at an intense level. Slydell got the player award after scoring 4 tries and getting through some great defensive work. Wilkinson won the attack award for his powerful runs as well as his 2 tries. Sullivan won the defence award for his endless tackling, he also scored a try. Jack Morgan claimed two tries and worked hard for the Unicorns throughout the match. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 28 - 28 Ashton Bears U8's

This was an excellent game of end-to-end rugby league played by two strong committed young teams. Jenny Balcombe gave her best defensive performance of the season and was rewarded accordingly. Liam Cross picked up the attack award for some strong running right to the final whistle. Josh Sands was player-of-the-match and scored a try. Latchford's other try scorers were Wilkinson (3), Slydell (2) and Sullivan Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 32 - 16 Eccles U8's

A good strong team performance from Latchford saw them win this battle. Matthew Wilkinson's power proved too much for the visitors as he ran in four tries earning him the player-of-the-match award. Liam Cross, Liam Sullivan, Ryan burgess and Josh Sands were the other try scorers. Back to top

Halton Hornets U8's 40 - 28 Latchford Albion U8's

A fast, hard game with the Hornets just having too much sting for the Unicorns. Matthew Wilkinson again showed excellent attacking skills scoring another four tries. Big Liam Cross who is running with more power every game he plays pushed him hard for the attacking award. Jake Slydell collected the defence award for his copybook tackling as well as scoring a try. Player of the match was Ryan Burgess for his fearless attitude in attack and his best defensive game so far. Lee Eccleston deserves a special mention on his debut who looks like he'll prove a real asset for the club. Back to top

Latchford Albion U8's 24 - 32 Portico U8's

A good team performance with Lewis Appleton winning the defence award for his one-on-one tackling. Matthew Wilkinson's barnstorming runs earned him a hat trick, 'cheeky' Liam Sullivan scored a brace and Liam Cross scored another. Back to top

Woolston Rovers U8's 40 - 40 Latchford Albion U8's

Another excellent 'derby' played with good all round team spirit. Lee Eccleston's attacking play helped set up tries for Matthew Wilkinson (5), Liam Sullivan (2), Jake Slydell (2), Jared Eacret, Josh Sands and player of the match Lewis Appleton. Back to top

Leigh East U8's 30 - 4 Latchford Albion U8's

Leigh were just too strong and fast for Latchford in this game. Matthew Wilkinson was again outstanding going forward but he was unable to cross the whitewash. Latchford's only score came from player of the match Jake Slydell who never stopped running. Lewis Appleton also had a good game while Liam Sullivan picked up the defence award for the second game in a row. Back to top

Chorley Panthers U8's 24 - 28 Latchford Albion U8's

Latchford completed the double over Chorley, their first such feat of the season. However, the Albion did not have matters all their own way and were pushed hard to the final whistle.

Jared Eacret was excellent at halfback leading the attacks. Yet again Liam Sullivan stood out in defence with his one-on-one tackling. The player of the match award was shared who the coach thought were both worthy of call-ups for the Warrington Wolves except for their age!! They were Matthew Wilkinson who scored three tries and Jake Slydell who claimed two. Liam Sullivan and Jack Morgan were the other try scorers for the Albion. Back to top

Oldham St Annes U8's 24 - 24 Latchford Albion U8's

A hard running, hard tackling game in which Liam Cross put in some big hits. It was Lee Eccleston's best attacking game so far, while little Josh Sand was the player of the match. Wilkinson claimed yet another hat trick, Sullivan a brace and Slydell the other try. Back to top