Culcheth Eagles entertain Dutch touring side

CULCHETH Eagles open age team entertained a Dutch touring side, Unicorns x13, which consisted of players from all over Holland.
The game started very fast but, unfortunately, the Unicorns lost a player through serious injury.
A large crowd saw Eagles take a 12-0 lead at half-time
The second half was eventful and physical, with yellow and red cards as tries were exchanged.
Eagles ran out easy winners by 42-14, but the game did not disappoint and the Unicorns’ coach said it had been a great experience for his team, as the level of Rugby League in Holland was not of the standard as the NCL.
The Unicorns look forward to welcoming Eagles back for a return fixture.
Eagles point scorers: Tries: G.Wilde 2, J.Maxted 2, J.Woolley, J.Wilde, C.Hewitt, D.Appleby.
Goals: J.Wilde 4, D.Appleby.
Man of the match H. Wilde.
Unicorns point scorers: Tries: Taco De Boer, D.Schrom.
Goals: Uri Bremen, P-Uri Bremen.
Unicorns coaches are on the look out for more England friendlies and are also looking for teams to enter their 9’s competition that takes place every April. Any team wanting to do either contact Craig at Eagles on 07825 347659.
On the same day, Eagles’ newly formed girls team took to the field against a strong Ashton Bears.
It was a game that had everything and both coaches were pleased with their team’s performances. Eagles lost 40-26 but their coach was pleased despite the result and is looking forward to the new season. Any girl wanting to join a very exciting new adventure should get in touch with Martin on 07791 064898.
At the start of the day Eagles u8’s welcomed Leigh Miners and two teams from Latchford Giants in a Round Robin competition. The young boys and girls played their hearts out – particularly at the end when the Dutch team arrived and were among the spectators.