Under 17's Information
Welcome to the under 17's page. This age group is for boys in the year 11 age group starting on 1st September, i.e. boys aged 16 at the 1st of September 2010.

The coaches for this age group are
Chris Fox H 01422 254705
Gez Rollings M 07824 559351

When do the squad train
The squad are currently on a close season break but will start pre season training Tuesday 6th July then every Tuesday and Thursday with the seniors 7:00 - 8:30pm. Please check the web site for details when we are training. View sessions

When do the squad play matches
During the playing season September - April matches are on Sunday Mornings 10:00 - Noon.

How do I join
We are always keen to attract new players. We have a squad of 17 players but need more players to cover for injuries and players unavailable. If you are considering playing rugby with us, whatever your ability or experience, get yourself along to a training session and see what we are about, we'd be delighted to see you and we are confident that you will choose to stay and play your rugby with this team. During the season please check the fixture list to see when we are at home if it is your first visit to us.
or contact Dave Butler via e-mail davebutler@orrufc.co.uk
or telephone 01422 371672

2010 -11 Season
A new season for this squad brings greater challenges with some of the boys reaching the required age for adult rugby during the season, some will want to test their wings with the adult sides but their first loyalty and responsibility lies with their youth team. A stern challenge exists to compete in the Yorkshire under 17's league.

The squad will train with the senior squad this season on Tuesday and Thursaday evenings 7:00 - 8:30pm and will have their own age group training session on a Friday evening 7:00 - 8:30pm in preparation for league rugby. We are waiting to hear which division they will be placed in and fixtures should be ready end of July.

Next Fixture: ??
Home to ?? KO 11:00

We are waiting for the fixtues to be published

If you are interested in playing under 17 junior rugby come down to training at Copley on Friday evenings 6:30pm till 8:00pm.
or contact Dave Butler via e-mail davebutler@orrufc.co.uk
telephone 01422 371672

Review of 2009 - 10 Season - Under 16's Yorkshire Bowl Winners

Without doubt this has been the most successful season for the squad. The signs of improvement were there towards the end of last season and they have continued to improve this season. Previous seasons has seen the squad winning only a few games but this season so far they have won 10 of their 17 games and playing stronger clubs. As the season draws to a close the squad have gone on a good run in the Bowl competition to reach the final. The highlight is obviously winning the Yorksire Bowl, the first time a junior side at the club has won a county trophy.

The Under 16's Awards
• Coaches award - Marc Collett.
• Most Improved Player - Chris Cowey.
• Forward of Year - Luke Illingworth.
• Back of the year - Gareth Hayes.
• Players player - Harry Collett.
• Player of the year - Joel Broadbent.
• Roger Bates junior player of the year - Jack Ledgard.

Results 2009-10
Player Statistics
Match Reports

Review of 2008 - 09 Season - Under 15's

This season has seen a big improvement from the squad. The season started with a home defeat at the hands of Thornensians followed by a victory away to Morley. The squad returned to the club euphoric but that was short lived as the squad were unable to record another win before Christmas. To the lads credit they did not give up the defeats were often close affairs and perhaps could have turned into victories. The main problem seemed to be unable to score tries. Apart from the Morley game they were only able to score one try per game. During December and January the poor weather saw the team only play 2 games.

Then in February there was a dramatic turn around, they started to win games. The final run in to the end of season winning 4 games, losing 2 and 1 draw. One of those defeats was against a rather large/old looking Pontefract side. In the cup the squad lost to a strong and well drilled Malton and Norton side and then lost 0-17 in the Plate at Ripon. In the Ilkley 7's the squad performed well considering it was their first experience of 7's and only had 1 training session.

The final playing record reads Played 17 Won 5 Drawn 1 Lost 11 For 223 Against 350. The squads leading points scorer was Josh Kelly with 32 pts, second Jack Ledgard 31pts and third Vitaly Seleznev 30pts. The leading try scorer was Vitaly with six tries. The most appearances were made by Josh Kelly, Brad Fowles, Hary Collett and Chris Cowey.

The Under 15's Awards
• Coaches award - Milo Mansell for turning up for every training session.
• Most Improved Player - Jack Smart. This was a close decision with Chris Cowey and Sam Bottomley in contention.
• Forward of Year - Brad Fowles.
• Back of the year - Jack Ledgard.
• Players player - Harry Collett.
• Player of the year - Vitaly Seleznev.

Results 2008-09
Player Statistics
Match Reports

Review of 2007 - 08 Season - Under 14's
Another good season on the recruitment front with the squad swelling in numbers to 35 players. The under 14's completed their first full season of rugby having only started half way through last season. I do not have all their results but they have won at least 8 games which is very encouraging considering they are playing fixtures against teams who have developed and trained together as young minis. The improvement continues with this age group with every game.

Mark Jones, Chris Mitchell and Darren Dawson are standing down at the end of this season due to work commitments. We thank them both for helping set up this age group and giving up their time to coach the youngsters. Chris Fox Kevin Mitchell and Jez Rollings will take over coaching the squad.

During the season a number of new players joined the squad who were under 15 players. By the end of the season the numbers had increased to the point of being able to run an under 16?s side next season. Warren Dodd who has been helping to coach the under 14?s will develop and coach the under 16?s. The decision to split the squad may not be seen as a popular decision by some people but the RFU continuum clearly states you are only allowed to play a maximum of 2 over age players and with the opposing coaches permission.

The top points scorer was Mathew Hunt-Brown with 55 points (11 tries), second was Ryan Percival with 9 tries, 45 points and third Jack Ledgard 7 tries 4 conversions 43 points.
33 players have played for the team this season, nobody with 100% appearances, Jack Ledgard,Jack Smart, Bradley Fowles, Mathew Zientek and Luke Illingworth played 17 games.

Results 2007-08
Player Statistics
Match Reports

Review of 2006 - 07 Season - Under 13's
The under 12/13's completed their first season and performed well considering many of the players have never played rugby and were playing established sides who have played together for a number of seasons. They spent a few months training and played their first game against Halifax in November. There are currently 20 players training in the squad which contains a few under 12 players.

The squad ended the season ending with a playing record as follows
Played 16 Won 5 Drawn 0 Lost 11 For 233 Against 474.

The top points scorer was Jack Ledgard with 69 points (10 tries,9 conversions), second was Josh Kelly with 3 tries, 11 conversions 37 points and third Oliver Brieley 5 tries 25 points.
22 players have played for the team this season, nobody with 100% appearances but Jack Smart and Josh Berry made 13 appearances each.
They were unable to play in the Yorkshire cup this season as they were not registered.
Results 2006-07
Player Statistics

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Under 16's Fixtures Results and Reports
2009-2010
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Under 16's Player Stats 2009-2010
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