Junior Rugby Union

Last updated 11:46, Thursday, 29 May 2008

CARLISLE Under-12s swept the board after losing just ONE game in a magnificent season.

Magnificent: Carlisle Under-12s are, back, from left: Jonathon Donnely, Henry Wainwright, Guy Wilkinson, Nicky Dixon, Daniel Smales, Thomas Fuller, Lewis Fuller, Mark Forster, Thomas Coulthard, James Robson, David Brown, Stuart Cruicshank, James Gisbourne. Front: Fergus Spencer, Harry Clark, Adam Thompson, Ryan Little, Greg Graham, Matthew Hawley, Sam Bell, Brett Connon, Tom Percival, Lewis Read, Jason Israel, Jason Tate. The trophies, front, from left, were won at: The Tynedale Sevens, the Gosforth Festival, the Alnwick Festival, the Aspatria Festival and the Vale of Lune Festivals

Team manager Barry Israel said: “The boys have had a remarkable season, losing only one game in total in all the Cumbria League fixtures and North of England tournaments. This was in the Vale of Lune festival final against Warrington.

“In many tournaments and festivals the team played in several games where the opposition failed to score against us.

“Many boys in this team have been playing together for a number of years and we have also welcomed some new players this season.

“Their achievement is extraordinary.

“They play entertaining, skilful rugby and this bodes well for the future of rugby union at Carlisle.

“We are looking forward to continuing our success next season as clubs Under-13 side.”