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Under 11 & Under 12 Midi Rugby
In accordance with Stage 3 of the RFU Rugby Continuum, our U11 and U12 teams play "Midi Rugby". At U11 the game is played between teams having a maximum of twelve players, five of whom are forwards and form the scrum, with the remaining players forming the back line. At the U12 age group an additional forward is added to give a team of thirteen players.
Our U11 and U12 teams are open to both boys and girls. Age groups are decided by a player's age on the 1st September. A player who is 10 on 1st September is U11 and will play for that age group for the remainder of that season. Similarly a player who is 11 on the 1st September is U12 and will play for that age group for the remainder of the season.
Both U11's and U12's play fixtures against teams from other clubs, both home and away.
Rugby Union has always been a great "social" sport - and we see no reason why our younger players should miss out on this aspect of the sport. The kids (and parents!) love to socialise in the clubhouse after every match. We also hold several social events every year - these serve to develop a sense of belonging and to raise money towards the development of our section.
RFU Regulation 15: Age Grade Rugby
RFU Regulation 15 - Guidelines
Midi Rugby U11/U12
U11s Qualify for Yorkshire Cup Finals
On Sunday 10th October 2010, Morley RFC U11s visited West Park Leeds (Bramhope), for the Central District qualifying tournament, in their quest to progress to the Yorkshire Cup Finals.
In their group Morley were drawn against the hosts West Park Leeds, Otley and Yarnbury. Only three teams out of the two groups would progress to the finals.
In ideal conditions Morley faced WPL on their home turf in the first match of what would be a busy day. Morley attacked from the off, piling pressure on the WPL defence and despite WPL's best efforts they were unable to prevent Morley's forwards taking the first points.
WPL were no push over and dug deep to counter Morley's attack. Morley's defensive play was just as good as their attack denying WPL a try.
Morley won the game 21 - 0. The Morley try scorers were Lewis Thomson, Connor Stevenson, Elliot Metcalfe and Alfie Benton.
Morley took on Yarnbury in the second game.
Yarnbury had proved formidable opponents in the past and this encounter was no different. A fired up Morley again fought valiantly and displayed some great defensive play.
The final score in this match was again 21 - 0. The Morley try scorers were Lewis Thomson, Connor Stevenson and Alfie Benton.
Morley now had to win their next game to guarantee qualification.
Morley faced Otley in the third game and began from where they left off previously.
Morley didn't disappoint treating the travelling supporters to a fantastic display of team rugby. Morley comfortably won the game 38 - 0 with tries from Connor Stevenson, Lewis Thomson, Matthew Stringer and Alfie Benton.
Morley will now represent the Central District in the Yorkshire Cup Finals due to take place in March 2011.
Well done boys.