Amateur RU: University link is big YMCA boost

Sep 18 2009 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Scholes, meanwhile, is looking forward to taking on Goole after last Saturday’s clash with Doncaster Phoenix was postponed after a suspect device was found at a tip next to the South Yorkshire ground.

“It was all a bit surreal,” reported Scholes.

“We arrived at the venue just as the police were evacuating the area, and it was clear the game couldn’t be played there.

“Doncaster tried to find an alternative pitch, and we offered to reverse the fixture, but nothing materialised. After all that the device, which was an old mortar bomb, was found to be inactive!

“It was frustrating, and it means the continuity of our season has been affected, but what can you do? At least the players have had a rest, so there are no excuses for poor fitness levels!”

Team (meet 1.30): Horner; Alexis-Bailey, Morton, Williams, Barber; Swift, Wilson; Lockwood, Steve Dyke, Stuart Dyke, Whitehead, Hellawell, Walker, Hodge, Pollock. Reps: Leone-Mazza, Tuivalaku, Smith.

YM seconds visit Heath and the thirds host Leodiensians. All players should meet at Laund Hill at 1.30.