OVER 160 children took part in the latest schools rugby league tournament held at Cougar park this week.

Pupils from nine schools took part in the competition which was organised by Cougar stars Jason Ramshaw and Matt Foster.

"It was the biggest tournament we have ever had and the high standard of play was a credit to all the boys and girls who took part. There has been tremendous enthusiasm, not just at the tournament itself, but when we have been holding coaching sessions at the schools," Jason said.

Teams from St Annes, Worth Valley, Parkside, bronte, Hothfield Street, Our Lady of Victories, Hartington, St Josephs and Swire Smith schools took part.

After group games Parkside beat Hartington 36-0 in one semi-final and St Jossph's beat Hothfield 18-6 to set up a thrilling final.

Parkside eventually took the title with a 12-6 victory over St Joseph's in a very tight game.

n Rugby League fun days are to be held on Wednesdays 19 and 26 April during the school Easter holidays.

The sessions are open to boys and girls from 6 - 15 years and run from 10.30 - noon each day. Cougar players will attend and the sessions cost £1.20 per session. To book or get more details contact Jason Ramshaw on 01535-21311 or Ikram Butt on 01274-522750.

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