LOCAL RIVALS PREPARE FOR RETURN TO PLAY
Covid-19 may have curtailed the 2020/21 RFU season for most NCA Clubs, but local rivals Leeds Tykes, Otley, Wharfedale and Huddersfield have joined forces along with Leeds based travel company, Ventur to organise their own Tournament.
Each Club will play each other at home and away on Saturdays, starting on 8th May with games played under RFU Modified rules and after Round 6, all four teams will compete in a Finals Day at Emerald Headingley on Saturday 19th June for a £10,000 prize fund with the top two teams playing for the Ventur Cup and teams 3 v 4 contesting the Ventur Plate.
Phil Davies, Leeds Tykes Director of Rugby said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the Players, Coaches and supporters to play and watch again and it’s a much needed boost for the Clubs involved. They are all very keen to resume and we all appreciate the support of Sponsors, Ventur too”
Peter Wilcock of Sponsors, Ventur said, “We are delighted to be supporting this Tournament and I know the players of all 4 Clubs are desperate to play again.”
With the national vaccination programme progressing on target the prospects of outdoor sport in the summer is looking ever more likely.
Fixtures and further details to be announced later in February giving you the opportunity to see Leeds Tykes in action and remember you can order the new Under Armour shirts that will be on display during the tournament.
