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Isaac stars for England

HULME Grammar School pupil Isaac Noi represented England Youth at a recent series of international rugby league matches.

In the first game, against France, Isaac impressed as he scored his first England try in a game that eventually finished 34-26 to the visitors.

The second game a week later, saw Isaac perform well in a 22-18 victory against Wales Youth.

Date published: 17/05/2013

DANIEL Panczyszyn: hopes wrestling will remain an Olympic sport

Daniel’s Olympic dream in the balance

WRESTLING:

OLDHAM wrestler Daniel Panczyszyn is desperate for his sport to remain part of the Olympic programme - so he can one day compete on the biggest stage for his country.

The...

Date published: 14/05/2013

Simply the best academy

Hamilton’s praise after Oasis link-up

OLDHAM’s new £25.5 million Oasis Academy Oldham has joined forces with Oldham RL.

Coaches and players from the rugby league club will hold training and mentoring sessions with students, and plans are also in place to involve club physios and nutrition experts in lessons.

The academy moved to a new building at...

Date published: 03/05/2013

Cracking Kurt helps Uppermill to title

KURT Bennett netted a hat-trick in Uppermill under-14s’ 8-1 league title-winning victory at Gomersal and Cleckheaton.

Also on the mark were George Allcock (two), Tom Simpson, Alex Ralphs and Nathan Greenwood.

The result sealed Uppermill’s Division Three championship success: they didn’t lose a game all season.



Uppermill under-15s drew 3-3 at...

Date published: 03/05/2013

Skipper Harry leads the way for Rangers

RUGBY:

SADDLEWORTH Rangers under-15s secured a terrific 38-4 victory against Blackpool Stanley.

Rangers scored first as captain Harry Aaronson ran 80 metres to the line. Dan King converted.

Aaronson then scored his second after a handling error by Blackpool.

The second half began with man-of-the-match Aaronson completing his hat-trick.

Connor Warburton then...

Date published: 03/05/2013

Saddleworth on right track

CRICKET:

SADDLEWORTH made it two wins out of two as they saw off Shaw by 15 runs in the Saddleworth and District under-15s League.

James Howarth (29) and Jake Manton (21) helped Saddleworth to 92 for five from 16 overs.

In reply, Shaw battled hard as Aaron Birtwistle struck 35, but they came up short, reaching 77 for six in their 16 overs.

Greenfield also won...

Date published: 03/05/2013

Katie proves a Euro hit for England

KATIE Zelem was in great goalscoring form as she helped England under-19s into the European Championship finals.

The 17-year-old Blue Coat School pupil, who plays her club football at Manchester United, flew to Norway for the qualifying competition.

England were in a tough four-team group, and Katie scored twice in the first game, though the team lost 5-4 to Serbia....

Date published: 25/04/2013

Alec Stewart with pupilWilliam Wilson.

Words of wisdom from smart Alec

PUPILS from Saddleworth School received tips from the very top at Headingley Cricket Ground.

Former England captain Alec Stewart joined the group of 15 starry-eyed youngsters, made up...

Date published: 29/03/2013

Oldham Boro Under 16's ( blue ) V Urawa Red Diamonds led by captains Oldham's Taylor Melling and Orawa's Toui Noguchi

Windswept Borough sparkle against Diamonds

THE horrendous weather failed to dampen spirits at the Oasis Academy sports ground on Sunday as Oldham Boro’s under-16s took on touring Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds....

Date published: 29/03/2013

Amir Hussain

England call-up delight for Amir

TABLE TENNIS
NINE-year-old table tennis ace Amir Hussain has been selected to represent England Schools next month at a national tournament in Dublin.

Amir, who plays for the...

Date published: 29/03/2013

Alex secures county prize

ATHLETICS
 TWELVE-year-old swim sensation Alex Crossland-Robins has been crowned the British Gas Cheshire county champion.

Royton-based, but a starlet at the famous Stockport Metro club, Alex took part in the British Gas Cheshire county age group championships, which was spread over three weekends and took place in Macclesfield and Liverpool.

After some gutsy...

Date published: 29/03/2013

North Chadderton U 19's Captain Andrew Bainbridge with the trophy and his teammates.

County Cup glory for North Chadderton

NORTH Chadderton under-18s are celebrating after their stunning 4-1 defeat of Southport in the final of the Lancashire County FA under-18s Cup at Leyland.

Goals from Matthew Pownall,...

Date published: 26/03/2013

Ready to roar

THE SW13 Lions are ready to show their teeth.

Seventeen Year Eight pupils from Saddleworth School and Waterhead Academy will take on two schools from Wigan — one with a rich history in rugby league.

The ‘Lions’ team is one of a series of projects to help forge closer links between the two places of learning, and famous ex-pupils are lending their...

Date published: 22/03/2013

ANTHONY HARDING: in flight

Anthony is soaring to glory

Diving:

A TALENTED 12-year-old diver is making a splash after being selected to compete at the British Gas Elite Junior Diving Championships in Leeds later this month.

Former Oldham...

Date published: 19/03/2013

Kids’ Cup agony

FOOTBALL: Agony was mixed with pride as Christ Church C of E Primary School's brave football team bowed out of the npower Kids’ Cup competition at the regional finals yesterday in Walsall.

Representing Athletic and hoping to book a dream date at Wembley for the Grand Finals day in May, Christ Church missed out on qualification for yesterday's final by a single point....

Date published: 15/03/2013

Walsall - then maybe Wembley - beckon for Christ Church

FOOTBALL:

WALSALL beckons tomorrow as Christ Church C of E primary school’s football team bid to book their place at Wembley Stadium.

The eight-strong squad from Christ Church will be Athletic’s representatives at the regional finals of the npower Football League Kids Cup.

If they win tomorrow in the Midlands, after earlier prevailing at two Oldham...

Date published: 15/03/2013

Juniors on course for national glory

NETBALL: ANOTHER full throttle performance saw leaders Oldham Netball Club under-16s wrap-up their North-West Junior League programme with a slick 84-13 defeat of Chester.

The teenagers were in terrific form at Hathershaw Sports College, and will now set their sights on the last four of the nationals on April 13.

The result was never in doubt as Oldham, for whom wing...

Date published: 08/03/2013

ETHAN Glasgow -Lattibeaudierre.

Young Harriers star bags third

CROSS COUNTRY: ETHAN Glasgow- Lattibeaudierre, of Oldham and Royton Harriers, claimed a superb third place in the latest South East Lancashire Cross Country League fixture at Leigh....

Date published: 25/01/2013

Group takes up junior mantle

RUGBY:

THE Oldham Youth and Junior Cups will continue in 2013.

Rugby Oldham, the Oldham RLFC Independent Supporters’ Trust, the Oldham Amateur League and the Oldham RLFC Ex-players’ Association have taken over the competition.

Garry Hepworth, who stepped down from his role at the Service Area in July, has agreed to arrange fixtures.

Before the...

Date published: 25/01/2013

Chris Brown

Silver medal for in-form Chris

CROSS COUNTRY: CHRISTOPHER Brown returned from Northern Ireland with a silver medal from the latest McCain’s Cross-Country Challenge event.

The Crompton House pupil and Trafford AC...

Date published: 18/01/2013

All good things come to an end

FOOTBALL:

CHADDERTON Park under-13s Eagles saw their unbeaten run finally shudder to a halt after 47 matches! The team’s record was broken in a 4-2 loss to Pennine in the North Bury League.


The club’s under-16s lost 3-1 to Summerseat


CHADDERTON under-15s got the better of Rossendale 7-2, with Danny Hawkins helping himself to a hat-trick.

James...

Date published: 18/01/2013

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