Yorkshire U20's

[backrowbandit]

A number of clubs from our league can boast representation in the Yorkshire U20's squad including one from Scarborough (our Director of Rugby's son)...... However hats off to Moortown who have several players in the squad - the most of any club I think - so they are doing a lot right there.

Clearly dancing to the early hours under the disco ball has improved their fitness levels!

[BishBashBosh]

Nothing away from those that played, but there are new/newish rules that rules out a lot of eligible players now. Not sure when this changed or maybe it's always been there

(30) The following are not eligible to play in the competition;

a. Any Player who during the 2024-25 season is or has been selected in a match day squad in a
league above Regional 1, as specified on the relevant Electronic Match Card;

b. Any England Academy Player (EAP) who is or has been involved since reaching their 18th
birthday; and/or

c. Any Player who has participated in the following BUCS Rugby competitions: (a) BUCS
Super Rugby; (b) BUCS Rugby Premier North 1; and/or (c) BUCS Rugby Premier South 1, in
the current season.

[backrowbandit]

Ah fair enough, I didn't realise that....

[backrowbandit]

Why have they lowered the bar so much?

[avinastella]

Why have they lowered the bar so much?

Something to do with players having game time. The National teams were hoovering up all the youngsters they thought were decent but only giving them the odd game in the 1st team. The current method is supposed to even things out so that if a young lad has aspirations to play County, he'll sign for a lower level club where he'll get regular selection. Doe it work? Seemed to do for North Ribb.