All Golds v North Wales Crusaders LCC3 FINAL

On Facebook, Lewis said: “It’s safe to say this is
one of my biggest achievements yet in rugby
league, ... in now representing the Lionhearts
against the Irish wolfhounds in Dublin, one of the
many places on my bucket list to go to; and to go
and play rugby there too, is a dream in itself.”
ROYALS APPOINTMENT
Reading Royals have appointed Alex Fox as their
new head coach for the 2017 season. 24-yearold
Fox is currently acting head of rugby and pe
teacher at Leighton Park school in Reading and
will take charge of the Raiders fr the next two
years having oplayed for them last year in their
defeat against Hemel Stags Merit team.
The club also held their first AGM recently as
theyu plan for a successful season this year with
the committee agreeing to have a second season
of friendlies as the club evolves ahead of hopefully
joining the West of England League in 2018.
The raiders are aiming to play eight friendlies
between may and july, including the return of the
two-legged Kennett Cup versus Swindon and
keep up an unbeaten home record in the four
prospective games at Berkshire County Sports
Club.
Key to this will be the retention and recruitment
of players ahead of what should be a challenging
season for the largely inexperienced side, who
begin pre-season in march.
If you’re interested in playing for the club or
supporting them, email
readingroyalsrlfc@gmail.com
CONFERENCE
LEAGUE SOUTH
The sides that contested the RFL’s CLS in 2016
are seeking to resolve their immediate futures
following the decision of Red Hall bosses to axe
the competition.
Coventry bears A aim to arrange matches
on an ad hoc basis. Managing director Alan
robinson told league express: “the local Midlands
competition is not suitable for us to be playing in.
we hope to set up reserves fixtyures to assist in
the development of players within our ranks and
also guest new players from the region.”
Three sides – Torfaen Tigers, Valley Cougars and
west Wales Raiders – hail from Wales, and Welsh
RL PRO Ian Golden said: “All are now to come
back to Wales. We are, however, not yet sure of
the structure or numbers in the league.”
Nottingham outlaws have sought inclusion in the
Yorkshire Men’s League and have been accepted
into the Premier Division, while Gloucestershire
All Golds have yet to respond to League Express
regarding their plans.
Wests Warriors’ Shun Tamura said: “We will be
attending a meetingsoon with all the London
and South East clubs to determine the direction
of the 2017 structure. Hopefully we will come to
a conclusion whereby we can really contribute to
building an exciting competition in the south.
“as it stands, it is looking likely that we remain in
the London League although obviously the big
dream is the National Conference League and
beyond.”
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