Problems with registrations meant that the Under 9's opening couple of games had to be cancelled. They eventually took the field at home to Wigan outfit, New Springs Legion.
It proved to be a really close match that could have gone either way but, sadly for Latchford, went in favour of the visitors. Try scorers were Gavin Bennion with two, Jenny Pendlebury and Jonathan Rigby. Back to top

Leyland U9's 16 - 28 Latchford Albion U9's

Latchford played with determination and were very strong in defence to beat a strong opposition in Leyland.
Rhys Jones had a great game and took the team player award. Jennie Pendlebury was the top defender and Shaun Rigby top attacker.
Shaun scored two tries as did Gavin Bennion and Jonathan Rigby with Alex Pendlebury claiming the other. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 16 - 32 Parkside Golborne U9's

Latchford put on a brave performance but Parkside proved too strong for them.
Gavin Bennion played a very strong game and ran in all four of Latchford's tries, his award of best attacking player was well deserved.
Billy Martin was the strongest player in defence and an enthusiastic all round performance from Nicholas Snelson was rewarded with the team player award. Back to top

Heysham Atoms U9's 36 - 40 Latchford Albion U9's

This was a very closely fought contest in which Latchford played with great determination to come out as winners. Their defence was strong, particularly in the second half when they played solidly to keep their one try lead.

Try scorers for Latchford were Gavin Bennion (4), Jonathan Rigby (2), Jennie Pendlebury (2), Declan Chadwick and Joe Cooper. The award for top atacking player went to Luke Boden, top defence to Jonathan Rigby and team player to Tom Brady. Back to top

Grappenhall Giants U9's 20 - 32 Latchford Albion U9's

This was a great game of rugby with both teams playing with enthusiasm. Latchford were very strong defensively and Jonathan Rigby earned the award for his defensive play. Nigel Hankey received the the team player award and Joe Cooper got this week's award for the attacking play scoring two tries. Other try scorers were Gavin Bennion (2), Ryan Farnan, Declan Chadwick, Shaun Rigby and Jonathan Rigby. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 24 - 32 Folly Lane U9's

This was a close and tough game in which both sides played with determination. Latchford's tackling did let them down, however, meaning that Folly Lane came away the winners. Declan Chadwick scored a hat trick and earned the award for attacking play, other try scorers were Gavin Bennion and Billy Martin (2). Martin also tackled strongly throughout the game and received an award for his defensive play. Team player trophy went to Shaun Rigby in reward for his superb effort on the pitch. Back to top

Crosfields U9's 12 - 24 Latchford Albion U9's

Latchford's defence was very strong in this game, which was played enthusiastically by both teams. Try scorers for Latchford were Alex Pendlebury, who picked up an award for his attacking play, Jennie Pendlebury, Declan Chadwick, Ryan Farnan, Luke Boden and Ryan Eddleston. This was Eddleston's first appearance and, as well as his try, his defensive play earned him an award. Rhys Jones earned the team award for his all round performance. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 16 - 32 Burtonwood Bulldogs U9's

Latchford Albion?s Under Nines put on a great show against a very strong and committed side from Burtonwood. The Bulldogs' main strength was in defence, which the Albion, unfortunately, couldn't match despite all their best efforts.
Try scorers for Latchford on the day were Alex Pendlebury who scored two, Nicholas Snelson and Declan Chadwick. Declan's all-round performance earned him the player-of-the-match award. Billy Martin picked up the award for best attacking player while Jonathan Rigby was awarded the defensive accolade. Back to top

Westoughton U9's 10 - 18 Latchford Albion U9's

Latchford made a great start to the second part of the season in this game. They defended strongly and were able to break through the opposition's defence. Try scorers for the Albion were Jonathan Rigby (2), Bennion and Farnan who picked up the award for attacking play. Bennion was top defender and Boden who converted on of the tries was the team player. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 20 - 36 West Bank Bears U9's

Latchford were given a tough game by effort typified by Alex Pendlebury's defensive effort. He also scored one of Latchford's tries. Other try scorers were
Jonathan Rigby, Boden and Bennion who received the attacking award.
Jennie Pendlebury was this game's Team Player. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 20 - 28 Shevington Sharks U9's

This was another close game with great defence from Boden. Coleman was the Team Player while Jon Rigby scored a hat trick. Bennion also played well and scored Latchford's other two tries Back to top

Saddleworth U9's 48 - 44 Latchford Albion U9's

Both teams put on a fine display of rugby league. Billy Martin was on top form and took the defence award. Alex Pendlebury was the ?team player? in this game for his solid performance capped by a hat trick of tries. The other Latchford try scorers were Ryan Farnan, Joseph Cooper, Billy Martin, Gavin Bennion and Luke Boden, who received the award for attacking play. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 12 - 16 Orrell St James' U9's

This was a very close and keenly fought game. Latchford played with determination and were unfortunate not to clinch this one. The commitment shown by Tom Brady earned him the team player award. Nigel Hankey Hankey received the defence trophy for his strong tackling. Try scorers for Latchford were Jennie Pendlebury, Alex Pendlebury and Shaun Rigby, who also received the award for attacking play. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 24 - 16 Leyland Warriors U9's

An appreciative crowd watched a great performance from both sides. After trailing by one try at half time Latchford really stepped up a gear for the second half and showed good team skills to pull the game back. Try scorers for Latchford were Paul Coleman, Alex Pendlebury and Gavin Bennion who scored three and was awarded the trophy for attacking play. Shaun Rigby was top defender and the team player was Joseph Cooper. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 20 - 16 Burtonwood Bulldogs U9's

Latchford Albion's U9s proudly stepped out onto Wilderspool Stadium for the curtain raiser of the Amateur Cup Final and showed the progress they had made since the Bulldogs beat them 32-16 in December. This truly encouraging display was typified by the excellent communication between the players and their defensive display was superb. At half time the teams were level 8-8.

The second half was also closely fought with both teams on 16 points. However, on returning to the field after a short rest, Jonathan Rigby scored the decider. Each player received a commemorative medal presented by Warrington Wolves player Matt Sturm. Paul Coleman, Jonathan Rigby and Sam Coyle also received a Simpson's watch donated by ASDA for their efforts. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 24 - 8 Rochdale Mayfield U9's

An excellent game played in good spirit in good spirit by both teams. Latchford's defence was solid, particularly Shaun Rigby who picked up the award for defensive play. Jake Hardman had a great game and was this game's Team Player. Try scorers for Latchford were Alex Pendlebury, Billy Martin and Gavin Bennion who scored four and received the award for attacking play. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 20 - 20 Hindley U9's

A draw was appropriate for this hard fought game. Two closely matched sides displayed good skills. Try scorers for Latchford were Alex Pendlebury, Billy Martin and Shaun Rigby. Sam Coyle received the defence award for his superb tackling. Ryan Farnan made some strong runs and was unlucky to lose the ball on the try line, which denied him the winning try; he received the award for attacking play. Team Player was Jonathan Rigby. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 36 - 48 Folly Lane U9's

This closely fought game by two well-matched teams saw Folly Lane being allowed to run away with the it in the final quarter. Albion's defence was not as sharp as in previous games but Luke Boden's strong tackling earned him the defence award. Alex Pendlebury was top attacker and Sam Coyle was player of the match. Back to top

Latchford Albion U9's 12 - 12 Grappenhall Giants U9's

This was another close and exciting game between two well-matched teams. Sam Coyle produced some excellent tackles for Latchford. Try scorers were Billy Martin, Shaun Rigby and Gavin Bennion, who got the trophy for attacking play. Billy Martin picked up the defence award while Tom Brady was the team player. Back to top

Burtonwood Bulldogs U9's 40 - 24 Latchford Albion U9's

Latchford kept it very close in the first half but their level of play dropped in the second half and Burtonwood took advantage to run away with victory. Latchford?s try scorers were Jonathan Rigby, Billy Martin, Joseph Cooper, Sam Coyle and Ryan Farnam. Cooper was the attack player, Jon Rigby the defence and Rhys Jones the team player of the match. Back to top