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NEXT HOME GAME:- Featherstone Lions v Knottingley 22/05/2010

10:30am KO

Tea and Coffee served along with sandwiches available



u11s Featherstone Lions 18 Methley 38 150510

After early setback of conceding 2 early trys the Lions bounced back with a determined effort lead by Jack Swain making a impressive return and big Alex Proctor making some hard yards up the middle for his team before going crashing over to score lions 1st point 4-12 with missed conversion

Next up for ever present workhorse Ryan Butterworth to go through from close range with good work from Harvey Farrar and Zach Burke work setting the plateform to attack from 8-12

With Lions sensing they had the edge with some fine handling by the Lions backs of Harley Wilkinson, Christy Harte, Nathen Mathew and Luke France causing Methley no end of problems

With the Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain partnership starting to work sending Josh Haller on numorous runs

At the restart Lions took there eye of there defense letting Methley edge in the Lead further 8-16 before again MOM winner Alex Proctor forced his way over taking 3 defenders with him to go in 14-16 at half time with conversion by Nathen Mathhew and all to play for

The Lions failed to contain a strong Methley side who offloaded well in the 2nd half letting 2 early tries in before getting their act together with a "Magic Moment " award going to Luke France stopping a certain try 5yds from his own line with a great tackle and then the Lions came back with good work by Tristan Parker gaing ground with the supporting Joseph Selim setting the plateform when
upstepped Rhys Matisiak to go over from 15yds out carrying 2 defenders on his back to the line 18-22

Lions failing to concentrate let the visitors in through lack of line speed before finishing the game 18-38



End Note:

A close game before the final 8 minutes with the young Lions side losing concentration and conceding 20 points in the dieing minutes

AWARDS

MOM: Alex Proctor Runner up: Jack Swain Opponents MOM: Reiss Butterworth
Best Tackler: Jack Swain Magic Moment: Luke France Most Improved: Christy Harte
After early setback of conceding 2 early trys the Lions bounced back with a determined effort lead by Jack Swain making a impressive return and big Alex Proctor making some hard yards up the middle for his team before going crashing over to score lions 1st point 4-12 with missed conversion




Castleford Panthers 18 Featherstone Lions 4 070510

A great example of how Rugby League should be played with some nail biting moments for the parents to be had, with some end to end rugby in the opening 20 minutes played by Lions lead by Reiss Butterworth, Tristan Parker and the returning Jack Swain passing the ball fluently in attack to their supporting hard working forwards Alex Proctor and the tireless Zack burke putting in a tremendous amount of work

The Lions forwards causing the home side problems with some clever offloads from Pack Leader Harvey Farrar and Rhys Matisiak to the supporting back line of Joseph Selim and Christy Harte taking the ball on before up stepped hard running Rhys Matisiak on a unstoppable gallop to the line from half way gaining him the magic moment award just before the break 0-4 to the Lions

Cas Panthers started well and came back through the middle to score taking them 6-4 up in to the interval with all to play for in the second half

The home side started off well aided by some dubious ref decisions, went further ahead early in the second half through the middle with the Lions side grabbing at shirts in their tackling technique not helping their cause and getting some kicks into the wrong side of play, making it 12-4

Before battling back with Ryan Butterworth, Josh Haller and Nathan Marthew leading the attacks before unluckily losing the ball outwide going close

With some feroucious tackling by Joseph Selim, Harvey Farrar and Reiss butterworth holding their local rivals at bay until regaining the ball for Harley Wilkinson, Benjamin Whiteley and Ashley Ward to have further tilts at the line only to be held up short with good support from Morgan Johnstone making a fine Debut

SUMMARY: The Lions unlucky to be on the end of a 15 to 1 penalty count against them can take heart in their overall "Team" display with some fine handling skills along the line and some good straight running from their forwards

But will be looking to improve on their kicking game and up their concentration for the full 40 minutes in defense along with pairing up their forwards to run the gap not the man!

MOM: Harvey Farrar Opponents MOM: Joseph Selim Best Tackler: Jack Burke Magic Moment: Rhys Matisiak Most Improved: Benjamin Whiteley





Featherstone Lions 20 Headingley Hawks 12 240410

Lions going behind early on came back strongly by sticking to their game plan and not letting their heads go down!!

After conceding 2 early tries, The Young Lions playing on a hot day came back with a great overall team performance lead by forwards big Rhys Matysiak, Harvey Farrar, and Zach Burke

With a marked improvement on their handling the young Lions distributed well through captain Reiss Butterworth, Tristan Parker and Joseph Selim using their forwards well with Harvey Farrar sent on his way to crash through 3 defenders to score making it 4-12 10 minutes gone

3 minutes later, Next up was Tristan Parker to score through a well taken Reiss Butterworth pass, 8-12

With the lions tails in the air, with good work from forwards Kane Easby and and Alex Proctor making the yards for Ryan Butterworth to scoot over from close to tie the game at the break 12-12 with Lions missed conversions costing them the lead

After the break Lions dominated play with the ball finding its way out their fast paced backs Christy Harte, Ashley Ward, Luke France and Nathen Mathew all making some excellent runs out wide with some great defense from fullback Harley Wilkinson, Brett Holderness and Ryan Butterworth keeping Headingley at bay.

With sustained pressure Lions broke through again with Rhys Matisiak setting the plateform for Alex Proctor to see his gap and crash through taking 2 defenders over with him early in the second half 16-12 before lions taking their eye off things with lost possesion making it hard for themselves did back to back sets of tackles on their line before settling back into their game plan and Rhys Matisiak storming his way through the oppositions defense on his way to score 20-12.

Best for Lions were: Backs: Joseph Selim, Reiss Butterworth, Tristan Parker Forwards: Rhys Matisiak, Harvey Farrar, Alex Proctor




New Earswick 24 Featherstone Lions 8 170410

The young Lions after a good 1st Half of hard graft and determination from all the team on a hot summer day, let the game run away from them in the second half to a few handling errors and defensif lapses out wide

After conceding 2 early tries the young lions rallied by their pack stars Harvey Farrar, Zack Burke and Joe Selim to come back through the middle setting the plateform for a great "Magic moment award" for ever prompting Reiss Butterworth to kick a well weighted chip over the defense for new player Nathen Mathew to regather and score a cracking try in the opponents ingoal area
to bring Lions right back into the game at 10-4

After some good defense from the improving Christy Harte, Ashley Ward and Luke France in defense, Lions came back just before the break through a great run by Tristan Parker finding the gap through a Reiss Butterworth pass to set him on his way taking the Lions in at the break 10-8

After the break with the rub of the green going against them Lions failed to complete their sets going further behind to finish the game losing 24-8 with the score not a true reflection of the game

Harley Wilkingson looking strong in his new roll as full back took the high balls well and ran straight in attack with Ben Willoughby having a other excellent game in defense.

Best for Lions were:- MOM: Zach Burke, Runner up Joseph Selim Best Tackler: Joseph Selim, Runner up: Reiss Butterworth Opponents MOM: Harvey Farrar Magic Moment: Nathen Mathew

The Lions will look to bounce back with a few returning players and with a home tie at the Millpond, Featherstone, this coming
Saturday 10:30am KO to Headingley Hawks



Featherstone Lions 18 Hunslet Parkside 22

Lions playing without some key players, were unlucky to lose this closely matched game due to a few Ref mis judgements

A great overall team performance lead by big pack captain Harvey Farrar leading his troops by example in attack and defense with also a spectacular debut by Joseph Selim with strong running and some endless crunching tackles made by the young Lions forward keeping at bay a bigger Hunslet side on the day

The Lions conceding early on with stand off Jack Swain injured, bounced back with good work by forwards Alex Proctor and Zach Burke setting the plateform for Tristan Parker to jink his way through 3 defenders to score and Zach Burke to add the Goal 6-4

The Lions tackling like demons with Joseph Selim, Harvey Farrar and fullback, Harley Wilkinson at the fore helped by good work by Ashley Ward and Christy Harte keeping the Hunslet side in check before regaining possession with hard running Zach Burke to crash over the line bringing Lions right back into the game with Ryan Butterworth adding the goal to take lions in at the break 12-4 up

The second half Hunslet came back to score 12-10 with some good passing moves with what deemed a certain try being thwarted by grafting Ryan Butterworth to cover across to gain the "Magic Moment" award for a superb tackle outwide before some dubious referee decisions leading to Hunslet scoring making the score 12-16 with 10 minutes to go in a thrilling end to end game

The Lions showing courage and grit beyond their years with good work by Alex Proctor, Luke France, Brett Holderness in defense came back with what looked like a certain try by Harvey Farrar only to be adjudged to be not grounded !!

Ryan Butterworth made his way over the whitewash also again to be on the unlucky side of the Refs decision before finally Tristan Parker found his feet to create a opening outwide to score using his outstanding pace and converting the kick to make it 18-16 with 5minutes to go

With a penalty count going against the lions Hunslet came back to score the decisive winner 18-22 with Lions still going strong only for decisions going against them were unlucky to lose this game, but showing signs of commitment and effort over all the team bolds well for this weeks upcoming fixture away at New Earswick

Best for Lions were:- MOM: Joseph Selim Best Tacklers: Harvey Farrar/Zach Burke Magic Moment: Ryan Butterworth Most Improved: Christy Harte
Also mentions go to Benjamin Whitely for a good solid 1st debut game

Pictured is MOM award Winner Joseph Selim presented with his certificate from Coach Dean Campbell


Castleford Panthers 34 Featherstone Lions 18

With the new season upon them the young Lions were a little rusty and only found there form in the second half of this local derby game

With the 1st play going against them, losing 2 key players Jack Swin and Zack Burke through injury, the Lions failed to regain there shape with inspirational captain Reiss Butterworth leading his team by example before the home side took advantage and went in at the interval 18-0 up.

After the restart Lions were lead back into the game through good work by pack star Alex Proctor crashing through 4 defenders to put Lions first points on the board with Reiss Butterworth conversion 18-6

The Lions keeping their heads up against a well drilled Panthers side, came back again with Ryan Butterworth and Reiss Butterworth combining to set up big prop Harvey Farrar to crash over the whitewash through a great offload by Reiss Butterworth , Ryan Butterworth kicking the conversion making it 18-12 with all to play for before Panthers found the gaps going 30-12 up again with 10 minutes remaining the game was lost

Lions regathered their spirit with the plateform set by gig running prop Kane Easby and backs Josh Haller and Harly Wilkinson making the yards, leading to Lions MOM Alex Proctor to carry 3 defenders over the line to bring them back into the game. with Tristan Parker kick making it 30-18 with all to play for

The Lions forcing their way upfield were unlucky to not to go over with a smart Kick out wide by creative mystro Reiss Butterworth with quick thinking Ashley Ward unlucky not to regather to score

Before Panthers again cut loose out wide to take the game to 34-18 with 5 minutes remaining the Lions pressuring in the homesides 25yd area, late on before the whistle blew up early!

END NOTE:
"The Lions to their credit, unlucky to lose 2 key players ended the game strong, playing with no subs throughout the game on a hot day"


MOM: Alex Proctor/Reiss Butterworth (Pictures Enclosed) Good solid debuts were had by Brett Holderness and Christy Harte

The Lions play Methley at home this coming saturday 11am KO tbc


Featherstone Lions 32 Birstill 4 281109

Another great team performance with The Lions lead by their dominant pack with Harvey Farrar, Alex Proctor, Kane Easby and big running Tristan Parker getting through a great deal of work
both in attack and defense setting the plateform for inform halfbacks Jack Swain and the elusive Reiss Butterworth to find room to operate to set their fast paced backs of the leash in attack after attack

The Lions opened the scoring with Reiss Butterworth dummying his way through the defense for the supporting Ryan Butterworth to link and crash over the whitewash 3minutes in to the game 4-0

Next up with Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain combining to set Tristen Parker on a 20yd run to the line beating 3 defenders on his way 8-0

With the Lions camped on their opponents 25yd line before Reiss Butterworth stepped through the defense beating 4 tacklers to score with a coolly taken Tristan Parker conversion 14-0 before the break

Birstall came out with vigour in the opening 2nd half scoring out wide 14-4

And what seemed would be a certain try thrawted by fast thinking Zach Burke with a great cover tackle bundling the opponent player into touch 3yds out

Before the young Lions came through the middle after a great catch under pressure from Harley Wilkinson setting the pathway for power house forward Alex Proctor
to gain the "Magic Moment" award for his 60yd run up the outside flank and give a superb offload to the quick thinking supporting Josh Haller setting the plateform
for the ball to come out fast to Tristen Parker running the gap well to power through and score from 20yds out with a nicely taken goal from Josh Haller making it 20-4

With the backs Luke France, Ashley Ward and Josh Haller giving the forwards a breather in attack working the hard yards up the middle leading to good passing movement from creative pairing Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain once again setting up Tristan Parker to steam his way through from 20yds with Conversion by Ryan Butterworth 26-4

The Lions again came through the middle with big Harvey Farrar an inspiration in attack and defense leading his pack well before Jack Swain found the gap handing off 2 would be defenders to score with Ashley Ward conversion rounding off a great team performance 32-4 at the finish.

MOM: Tristan Parker followed by Alex Proctor, Harvey Farrar Best Tackler: Zach Burke, followed by Reiss Butterworth Magic Moment: Alex Proctor followed by Harley Wilkinson

Thanks go to match sponsor Lindley's DIY of Castleford

The Lions play Dewsbury Moor away this coming Saturday



Churwell Chiefs 6 Featherstone Lions 18 211109


Over coming poor conditions and a slope in the 1st half, not to mention a 20 to 4 penalty count against them, the young Lions showed a courage beyond their years to tackle their hearts out to bring home the win lead by big forwards, pack captain, Harvey Farrar and big running Alex Proctor & Kane Easby putting in some fine work.

Overall it was a massive Team display of commitment from all the players in a tight game of rugby, first to break the deadlock on the 10 minute mark was tuff running halfback Ryan Butterworth spotting the gap from close to crash over. With conversion by Reiss Butterworth 0-6.

With no less than 5 "back to back" sets of tackles the Lions held strong lead by Reiss Butterworth, Zach Burke and Jack Swain keeping the home team out, before grafter Ryan Butterworth once again shot through the gap from 10yards out, to score taking 3 defenders over the whitewash with Zach Burke handling the pressure to convert, it was Lions going in at the break 0-12 with all to play for in the second half.

The home side were not beaten yet and helped by some alarming decisions camped out on the Lions 25yd line in a tense nail biting 10 minute spell with Luke France, Harley Wilkinson, Josh Haller and Ashley Ward all putting in some tremendous tackles to hold them at bay before tiredness set in and Churwell put their 1st points on the board 6-12 with conversion going in outwide.

The Lions came back strong with fast paced Tristan Parker unlucky to be stopped short after a 60yd run to the line before Churwell regained possesion to hold tight in the Lions 10yd mark before Lions regathered and up stepped Jack Swain inproving week on week to take the "Magic Moment" award with a blistering run full length to the line beating 5 defenders with his jinking rune to the line. Converted by Harvey Farrar to finish the game 6-18.

Coaches Dean Campbell and Darren Ward said, "The whole team were Outstanding in their attitude and commitment under trying conditions" and look forward to playing Pennine League side Birstall this coming Saturday 10:30am KO in a friendly at the Millpond which is kindly sponsored by www.allcaremobility.co.uk. of Castleford.

MOM went to the whole team, Magic Moment: Jack Swain

Pictured below are L to R (Back): Ashley Ward, Alex Proctor, Tristen Parker, Kane Easby, Harley Wilkinson, Josh Haller Front: Luke France, Jack Swain, Zach Burke, Reiss Butterworth, Ryan Butterworth, Harvey Farrar.



Featherstone Lions 34 Wibsey 24 141109

The Lions after a slow start conceding 2 early tries through lack of concentration in the tackling dept, found their feet through good work by big forwards Harvey Farrer and Alex Proctor setting the groundwork for the ever improving Ryan Butterworth to find the gap and dive over with Reiss Butterworth conversion 6-10 to the visitors 10mins gone.

Wibsey came back again with a try but the Lions held their nerve with Jack Swain putting in some neat passes to the supporting Ashley Ward and Harley Wilkinson making good solid ground to build the attack.

With Tristan Parker and Josh Haller in fine form running the gaps before lively scrumhalf Reiss Butterworth set off on a strong run to the line beating 3 players on the way to set up his teams fightback in the dying stages of the 1st half 10-16 with all to play for at the interval.

After the break the Lions came out strong with a certain try with Reiss Butterworth chipping over for the alert supporting Luke France to regather over the whitewash
taking the lead to the Lions 14-16.

Wibsy came back through woefull tackling by the Lions forwards 14-22.

The Lions looking strong with good running by Kane Easby and some fine tackling by big Alex Proctor & Zach Burke, before stand off Jack Swain found his gap jinking through 4 defenders to crash over with a fine conversion by Tristan Parker 20-22.

Once again up stepped "never say die" Ryan Butterworth to crash his way through the oppositions defense with Josh Haller conversion 26-22.

With wibsey on the slide Reiss Butterworth ran well off a great pass off Jack Swain to score 30-22.

Next up was Alex Proctor steaming his way through setting the platform in attack with a 40yd run before Tristan Parker went on to score a brilliant "Magic Moment" try in support going over 34-22.

In the dying minute Jack Swain switched play to crash over with seconds to spare finishing the game at 38-22 win to the young Lions.

Best for Lions were:- Joint MOM Jack Swain / Harvey Farrar Runner up: Ryan Butterworth / Tristan Parker Oppositions MOM: Tristan Parker Best Tackler: Harvey Farrar Runner up: Alex Proctor Magic Moment: Tristan Parker Runner up: Luke France

The u11s would like to thank match sponsors embroidery firm crazypineapple.co.uk for their ongoing support.



Featherstone Lions 24 Elland 0 (parents please download Bus pic below)

The Lions facing a high pressure game as one of the curtain raisers against Pennine League side Elland, before Ex Lions player "Tom Briscoe's England" v New Zealand at the Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, quickly settled into the flow with captain Reiss Butterworth leading the way with a early try, weaving his way through and out pacing 3 would be defenders to score 4-0.
With forwards Harvey Farrar, Alex Proctor and Tristan Parker setting the plateform next up was Harley Wilkinson spotting the gap and blazing his way over the whitewash 8-0.
The Lions working well in defense with Jack Swain, Josh Haller and Zack Burke to the fore before re gaining possession for Reiss Butterworth to go crashing through the defense to score his second.
The Lions both good in defense and attack with big forwards Alex Proctor, and Kane Easby punching holes in the opposition with good support from Ashley Ward and Luke France who were both unlucky not to score before being bundled into touch just yards short. Moments later through big Harvey Farrar hits forcing the ball to spill the Lions regathered with Ryan Butterworth being alert to the gaps going over to score his second.
With moments to spare Alex Proctor again used his strength an power to go over finishing a all round great team performance that will live on in these kids minds for many years to come

The Lions parents and coaches would like to thank Thera-sport.co.uk phisiotherapy (Wakefield & Huddersfield clinics) for there use of changing facilities prior to the game and special thanks to Main Sponsors WDH (Wakefield District Housing) and R.Ward Building Contractors (Streethouse) for the new kit, T-shirts and Fleaces that made such a impact to the way the players looked on the day. see picture below is WDH Ken McCritchie overseeing the New Lions Strip handover, (Ken said "it is great to see the young players enthusiasm for sport and be able to help out local grass roots sport in Featherstone)

Featherstone Lions u11's are pictured here after a pre-match meal of "beans on toast" before setting off on mass to play in the biggest game of their short careers in one of Two curtain raisers against a gutsy, Pennine League side Elland, before Englands great win against New Zealand at the weekend of which Featherstone Lions ex player, Tom Briscoe of Hull FC, had a great part to play in.

The young Lions went on to a convincing win against a Elland side that never gave in to their credit, aided by all the Lions parents support at this prestigeous event on the night.

Featherstone Lions u11's coaches and parents would like to say many thanks to their main sponsors Wakefield District Housing for supplying a brand new Stag kit for the occasion and R.Ward Building Contractors for supplying the Pre Match fleeces and after match T-shirts which set the players off to a winning start.

All at Featherstone Lions wish their ex player Tom Briscoe all the very best for the upcoming final against Australia this weekend!!

The Lions are always on the lookout for future young "Tom Briscoes and Rob Burrows" at all age groups, please visit us online at featherstonelions.co.uk or contact Vice Chairman, Dean Campbell on 07803 084795 direct

u11s - Featherstone Lions 24 New Earswick 16 311009

The Lions keep their nerve to finish off a convincing win

After losing key man Reiss Butterworth in the 1st play of the game the Lions held their nerve with newcomer Jack Swain rising to the occasion, having a great game dictating the play with MOM Ryan Butterworth once again having a great all round display of hard driving and good work in the loose setting up attack after attack with his copybook tackling not going unnoticed

The Lions conceeding points early on quickly reformed to come back through ryan Butterworth jinking his way through 3 defenders to open the score with his own conversion also making it 6-4 to Lions

The visitors quickly came back to make it 6-10 through lack of the Lions defensive line getting up on both sides, before Alex Proctor and Josh Haller leading the way for Lions Stand-off Jack Swain sending the defense the wrong way with a lovely dummy out wide to open up the gap for him to score, converting the goal too 12-10 in a end to end game

The Lions on their uppers took the foot off the pedal to let in a soft try out wide to the York side late in the 1st half 12-14 before rallying back through with a great catch under pressure from Magic Moment star Kane Easby to set up the last attacking platform with Alex Proctor and Harvey Farrar leading by example, before the alert Ryan Butterworth sliced his way through the defense to set up a nail biting 2nd half at 18-16 with Harvey Farrar handling the pressure to convert taking the Lions leading into the break

The Lions came out after the break with some great defensive sets on their own line to keep the visitors at bay with Tristan Parker, Harley Wilkinson and Luke France in the thick of things with some massive try saving tackles by the returning ever consistant Zack Burke at full back keeping his team in it.

With Alex Proctor causing mayhem to the visitors running strong on every play setting the scene along with good runs from Ashley Ward setting up position for Ryan Butterworth to score his 1st hatrick of his carreer of what will be 1st of many on this form ! with Tristan Parker converting to finish the game at 24-16 win to the Lions.

MOM: Ryan Butterworth, MOM R/up: Alex Proctor (Also Opponents MOM), Best Tackler: Zack Burk R/up: Harley Wilkinson Most Improved: Alex Proctor Magic Moment: Kane Easby (Catching under pressure)

The young Lions can look forward to their curtain raiser against Pennine League side Melthem, at the upcoming England v New Zealand Game this weekend 4:45pm KO at the Galpharm Stadium, in which they will have to be totally focused in defense and attack to take the spoils, and coaches Dean Campbell and Darren Ward would especially like to thank all the parents for securing player sponsors for the game and the ongoing season.



u11s Featherstone Lios 22 Headingley Hawks 36 171009

The Lions with some players getting off their sick beds to play didnt bring their game to the park on a wet sat morning

Letting in 2 early trys in the 1st 20minutes spell the Lions let them selves down with bad tackling and lack of line speed in getting up at their opponents

Lions came back up the middle with Harvey Farrar leading his pack by example before lost possesion resulted into the Leeds outfit spotting the gap and taking a 12 point lead with the Lions starting to wake up they came back through MOM Ryan Butterworth alert to gaps as always jinking his way over from close range with Reis Butterworth Goal taking it 6-14 into the break

The Lions still have lots to play for took there eye off things and let in a early try 6-18 before hard running Ryan Butterworth found a gap again going crashing over to score a great try opening up the defense bringing Lions right back into the game 10-18

The Lions took their foot off the pedal again and let in a further 3 trys and 1 goal making it 10-32 before a last ditch fightback by Lions in the last 10 minutes through good backing up for the alert Luke France to go over close range and Tristan Parker to score a full lenght stormer of try going through 5 defenders on his way to the whitewash before Headingley hit back making it 18-36 with Lions Hard working Reiss Butterworth creating the gap to go over in the dieing seconds to score a consolation try ending the game 22-36

MOM for Lions was the Hardworking Ryan Butterworth closely followed by Harvey Farrar, Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain

The Team play New Earswick on Saturday 31st and will need to be at their best to match them and play like they did in the closing stages of this game to win


u11s Oulton 22 Featherstone Lios 22 171009

"Lions show true grit in a classic game of end to end rugby"

The young Lions playing on a field "bigger than Headingley" with only 11 players with big hearts, were unlucky only to draw against a well drilled Oulton side

Lions put the 1st score on the board with forwards pack leader, Harvey Farrar setting the plateform for Lions joint MOM Tristan Parker to storm 3/4 of the field uphill to score beating 5 defenders on his way with a classy side step to beat the fullback with Reiss Butterworth conversion 0-6

Oulton came back out wide through a few dubious penalties to make it 4-6 with missed conversion

With the down hill pitch helping, Oulton scored to go ahead through good handling,10-6 with Lions not taking the line up through lack of concentration

The Lions with Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain setting the example leading to a great break from fast paced Tristan Parker, once again going the length of the pitch to score a spectacular try under the posts leaving defenders in his wake making it 10-10 with missed conversion

Oulton running strong off loaded to score a try to edge in front 16-10 with the clock ticking to half time, before the Lions worked a well worked move with Reiss Butterworth kicking over for his team mate Ashley Ward to catch under pressure an step his way round 2 would be defenders to go over the whitewash with Reiss Butterworth conversion tieing the scores at 16-16

The Lions tiring fast as the heat took its toll held fast together through good work by second row forwards Alex Proctor, Josh Haller and prop Kane Easby making good yards to keep it a even 16-16 at the break

With a good pep talk at the break the lions came out strong in the second half before the penalty count helped Oulton to edge in front taking it to 22-16

The Lions with Oulton pressurizing their line with back to back sets held firm with Pack Leader Harvey Farrar and the Butterworth brothers Ryan and Reiss putting their bodies on the line to stop the much bigger opponents again and again in a tense 10 minute spell aided by a few choice penalties to the home side before a match winning catch by improving Luke France helped Lions to regain possession and work their way down field with the alert Ryan Butterfield unlucky not to be awarded a certain try and then with good Lions defense causing Oulton to lose possession up came fast paced Jack Swain to hand off 2 defenders and go 25yds to the line to even the scores at 22-22 converted by Tristan Parker, with 5mins to go

The Lions after regathering possession battered their way down field through good work by Harley Wilkinson and big prop Harvey Farrar to set up a last attack before the whistle blew up early letting their opponents off lightly in the dieing stages of this end to end game

All the team deserved the Team Performance award at the end by coaches Dean Campbell and Darren Ward

with joint MOM going to Ryan Butterworth / Tristan Parker Best Tacklers wer Harvey Farrar and Reiss Butterworth and joint Magic Moments went to Ashley Ward/Luke France


Cas panthers 34 Fev lions 30 260909

"A game of 2 halfs"


A fine game of rugby at junior level by 2 committed sides on a hot summers day, with Featherstone dominating the game early on before a great come back by the home side to edge the game in the second half with only the conversions separating the scores

Lions opened the scoring with big Second Rower, Alex Proctor driving his way over taking 3 men with him on the way with conversion by Reiss Butterworth 0-6

With good work laid down by hard driving prop Harvey Farrar setting up the attack, Alex Proctor off loaded to Reiss Butterworth who laid on a great pass outwide to set strong running Zack Burke on his way to the line beating 3 defenders on his way, taking it to 0-10 with missed conversion

The Castleford side came back with a try making it 6-10

With Zach Burke and Harley Wilkingson stopping 2 certain trys keeping the Lions on track in a tight game of 2 even matched sides

Next up was a barn storming run from deep in his own half Jack Swain beating no less than 5 would be tacklers to score under the posts setting up a tense second half with conversion by Tristan Parker 6-16

The Lions taking their eye off things let Cas come back into the game with lost completion netting cas a try 12-16

This was a end to end game with Lions making mistakes going forward in attack Castleford came back again with try an goal 18-16

before "Opponents Man of Match" Lions Tristan Parker Broke through the defense to get Lions back into the game 18-22 with conversion by Ryan Butterworth

Cas Scored again with lost possesion by the Lions costing them dearly 24-22

The Lions came back again with Reiss Burtterworth and Harley Wilkinson tackling their hearts out in defense and backs Ashley Ward, Josh Haller and Luke France making good yards before half back Ryan Butterworth always alert to the gap crashing his way over 24-26 with missed conversion

Cas came back again edging the lions out 30-26


With 5 minutes to go The Lions set up the play with big Harvey Farrar storming his way over to even the scores 30-30 setting up a tense few minutes before again lost possession letting Cas off the hook to letting them take the spoils in a end to end great game of rugby 34-30


MOM Alex Proctor Opponenents MOM Tristan Parker Top Tackler Reiss Butterworth Most Improved Harley Wilkinson



Featherstone Lions u11s 18 Dewsbury Celtic 12 180909

"Farrar, Butterworth and Parker lead their team home"

The Lions playing in a great example of high class rugby from both junior sides on a hot day never laid down and fought to the end to bring the win home

After dominating play with Reiss Butterworth and Jack Swain working well setting up big forwards Harvey Farrar and Alex Procter on their way into some crunching tackles by their opponents setting the plateform for the Lions attack with some fearsome running

This work lead to the alert Ryan Butterworth spotting his gap and going over from close range taking 2 "would be" tacklers with him to open up the Lions scoring with kick by Reisss Butterworth early in the game.

After some great tackling by Luke France and Harley Wilkinson keeping the away team at bay, the Lions taking their eyes off things, Dewsbury came back to score making it a tight game going into the break with all to play for in the second half.

Lions started well after the break with Harvey Farrar, Tristan Parker and Ryan Butterworth getting through some great defensive work and Farrar putting in some crunching tackles to keep their opponents at Bay before they let a try in outwide.

Up stepped debutante Jack Swain to storm his way to the line handing off 5 players on his way to score a game breaker try to win the "Magic Moment" award with kick by Zack Burke tieing the scores and Lions flying high dominating play

Lions tackling their hearts out with Josh Haller, Tristan Parker(Captain for the day) Ashley Ward, Zach Burke and Harvey Farrar(Pack Leader) leading their men by example keeping their opponents at bay before "dynamo" Reiss Butterworth spotting a gap chipped over and regathered to score the winning try with 5 minutes to go.

The Lions with great work by Josh Haller, Luke France, Harley Wilkinson, Kane Easby and Ashley Ward through some superb tackling held out the opponents to win a thrilling game of rugby at junior level with some fine debuts by Alex Proctor and Jack Swain.

Joint MOM: Harvey Farrar / Tristan Parker Opponents MOM: Reiss Butterworth. Top Tackler: Luke France Most Improved: Alex Proctor Magic Moment: Jack Swain

The Lions u11's play Local rivals Castleford Panthers away this coming Saturday


Churwell 26 Featherstone Lions 40 - 120909

"A massive Team performance starts the Lions off well in their 1st game of the season"

The Lions got off to a great start with their opening league fixture against a much bigger Churwell Chiefs side, coming back from 2 try's down to win the game convincingly, keeping their nerve in a thrilling game of rugby from both junior sides

After conceeding 2 tries early on the Lions lead by rising star Reiss Butterworth with the foundations laid down by hard working prop's Harvey Farrar and Tristan Parker, Reiss butterworth dodged his way over stepping through 3 defenders to open up the Lions score converted by himself also

With the Lions starting to domiante play good vision shown by the lively Ryan Butterworth opened up a gap for him to squeeze over the whitewash, conversion by Zach Burke

The Lions taking their eyes off things, Churwell came back to score making it a tight game going into the break

Lions started well after the break with a great run by Reiss Butterworth running from halfway outpacing the defence to go over with conversion also by the latter

Lions tackling their hearts out by Josh Haller, Luke France(Captain for the day) and Harvey Farrar leading his men by example keeping their opponents at bay
leading to Zach Burke bursting onto a ball by good handling of Josh Haller going out wide to score taking 3 defenders with him to clinch a game breaker try and take the "Magic Moment" award with him, converted by Tristan Parker.

Churwell came back again to score before Lions sailed ahead through a terrific chip over by Reiss Butterworth to regather and score with Ryan Butterworth convertion.

Tristan Parker was next up spotting a gap and bursting through the defense, handing off would be defenders to race 30yds to the line with conversion by Ryan Butterworth.

The Lions finished the game off on a high with the outstanding Reiss Butterworth setting off Tristan Parker on a unstoppable run to the line going 20yds.

Lions with great work setting the plateform by Josh Haller, Luke France, Harley Wilkinson and Ashley Ward through some superb tackling held out the opponents throughout this game

The young Lions did well in heated conditions to keep their heads up and go on to win this game with no substitutes to rely upon showing a great characteristic TEAM performance throughout that holds well for the future.

Joint MOM: Tristan Parker/Reiss Butterworth. Top Tackler: Harvey Farrar Most Improved: Luke France Magic Moment: Zach Burke

The Lions u11's play Dewsbury Celtic at home at the Millpond, 10am KO this Saturday