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Jamie back in the YMCA fold

THERE will be a very familiar name on YMCA’s teamsheet for next Saturday’s home clash with Redcar. Read

YMCA game arranged for Saturday

YMCA have hastily arranged a Pool game against Old Leodiensians at Laund Hill tomorrow. Read

YMCA encouraged despite Ilkley loss

DESPITE the 34-14 scoreline, this was a much-improved performance by YMCA against a side still eyeing the Yorkshire I championship. Read

Solid victory but no big points rush

Solid victory but no big points rush

HUDDERSFIELD chalked up their 13th win of the season, as expected, against lowly Darlington – but in the end it was far from convincing. Read

Watson returns for big YM test

YMCA selectors look set to unveil another of the club’s former favourites when they visit second-in-the-table Ilkley tomorrow (2.15). Read

We'll bounce back

SIMMERING Huddersfield are determined that Darlington will feel the full backlash from their gut-wrenching last-minute defeat at Kendal when the Durham side visit Lockwood Park tomorrow (3.00). Read

Same old story for slipshod YM

DESPITE recent rain, the Laund Hill pitch was in excellent condition, while a short break among the downpours allowed both players and spectators to get through the match without getting wet. Read

Blown it!

HUDDERSFIELD were literally seconds away from destroying Kendal’s unbeaten League record when disaster struck with cruel effect to once again deny the visitors victory at Mintbridge. Read

Promotion push now top priority

KIWI speedster Tim Collins was aiming to keep his proud League record intact in today’s crucial top-of-the-table clash at Kendal. Read

Black sets up top win

DESPITE not having played for several weeks, Huddersfield’s Under 14s produced an impressive display to beat Hemsworth 33-0. Read

Thewlis resigns top YM posting

HUDDERSFIELD YMCA rugby union coach Carl Thewlis has resigned from the club after a string of poor results. Read

Shelley get a bye in defence of cup

CROWTHER Cup holders Shelley are one of 10 Drakes Huddersfield League sides to gain a bye in the opening round of this year’s regional competition for the Second Elevens. Read

Superb early show sets top standard

Superb early show sets top standard

CHRIS JOHNSON bagged 22 points as Huddersfield kept up the pressure on North I leaders Kendal by completely blowing away Hull with a dynamic first-half performance at Lockwood Park on Saturday. Read

Let’s be sharp is the call

HUDDERSFIELD’S director of rugby Mark Sowerby is able to name an unchanged side for the visit of Hull tomorrow for what is another crucial North I clash at Lockwood Park (3.00). Read

YMCA seconds in action

YMCA’S first team are without a fixture tomorrow, but several of the squad are included in the Second XV, who are playing at Old Brodleians (2.15). Read

Huddersfield keep up the momentum

HUDDERSFIELD Rugby Union Club produced the perfect way to start the New Year with a convincing 23-3 triumph at Liverpool St Helens to keep their North I promotion hopes bubbling along nicely. Read

Battling YMCA go close

YMCA had to contend with late withdrawals and an even later arrival, but still led Selby twice before suffering a 20-14 defeat in their first Yorkshire I run-out of 2008. Read

Patience please

HUDDERSFIELD YMCA coach Carl Thewlis has called for patience as his young squad continues to mature at Yorkshire I level. Read

Win so crucial

HUDDERSFIELD chief Mark Sowerby is desperate for his side to carry on from where they left off last year when they travel to Liverpool St Helens tomorrow (3.00). Read

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