Rotherham Phoenix RUFC

This Seasons Yorkshire CUP

U15s and U14s draws for match 1 in the Waterfall format
1st round draw has been made.

Rotherham Phoenix U15s Home to Selby RUFC to be played Sunday on 10th October kick off 11.00
Rotherham Phoenix U14s Away to Old Brodleians on 3rd October.

The Aims of YRFU CUP

To encourage more players ,to play competitive rugby across Yorkshire. Welcome all new teams at age groups from U14s, U15s and U16s , whether or not they have any prior experience.
Include them all because working as a team enriches our lives. Encourage players and coaches to work for the team, not for themselves alone, both on and off the field.
Encourage young people to take pride in their team and club, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play.
To encourage teams of all abilities, to enter the Yorkshire Cup. Encourage young people to take pride in their team and club, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play.
To make Yorkshire Cup fixtures a special match for players to learn from and develop their skills and knowledge of Rugby Union.
To highlight the core values of Rugby Union from players, coaches, officials and supporters.

Waterfall Format

This means that once Teams have entered the Age Grade Yorkshire Cup they are guaranteed at least 5 matches across Yorkshire. There is no knock-out element to the competition and as the games proceed teams are more likely to play against teams of their own standard.

After the five rounds the teams will finish in 6 groups
Europe - Won 5
Asia North - Won 4
America - Won 3
Africa South - Won 2
America - Won 1
Australasia - Yet to Win a game

The Yorkshire Cup Final teams will be decided on a last two teams standing basis or the best two teams by points difference.

The Core Values of Rugby Union

Rugby Unions’ values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship .These are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the culture they create. They define the game and are central to how YRFU operate the Age Grade.

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