Bradford Victoria Gladiators under-17s celebrated reaching the Yorkshire Cup final for the first time in the club's 116-year history by defeating West Hull 36-4.

The final was held at West Hull's home ground but Victoria overcame that disadvantage in style, opening the scoring after just three minutes with a try by loose forward Ross Peel.

Further tries followed by winger Matthew Carroll and full back Elliot Hodgson, who has recently signed a two-year contract with Huddersfield Giants.

West Hull, finalists last year, responded to make it 12-4 at the interval but Victoria dominated the second half as twin props Adam and Jonny Walker, hooker Issac Brown and stand-off Elliot Cosgrove all impressed.

Brown, Cosgrove, the Walker brothers and second-rower Chris Morton all scored tries to cap a memorable performance by the youngsters.

Victoria coach John Hodgson said: "The boys have worked so hard to get to this stage and they deserve recognition for this great achievement."

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