Crusaders U14’s Take Control in Confident First Leg Victory

Catterick Crusaders U14 launched their NERL League campaign in dominant fashion with a comprehensive 46–6 victory over Yarm Wolves U14 in the first leg.

From the opening whistle, the Crusaders set the tone with aggressive carries and relentless pressure, consistently punching holes in the Yarm defence. Their ability to ship the ball out wide to the fringes created repeated overlaps, leading to a string of well-executed tries. Coupled with some textbook defending, Catterick controlled the first half from start to finish. By the break, they held a commanding 26–6 lead, leaving Yarm with plenty to think about.

The second half saw Catterick step things up another gear, showcasing not just power, but flair. A few clever chips over the top caught Yarm off guard, leading to more scoring opportunities. Defensively, the Crusaders remained solid, shutting down any Wolves attack with some excellent cover tackles and line speed.

In the end, Catterick finished with an emphatic 46–6 win, sending a strong message to the rest of the league. With the second leg still to come, the Crusaders will look to carry this momentum forward and continue their strong start to the season.

A number of strong performances across the park, but it was the Crusaders’ teamwork and discipline that stood out most in this commanding victory.

Next Fixture: Yarm Wolves will look to bounce back in the second leg, but Catterick Crusaders will be keen to build on this dominant showing and continue their unbeaten run in the league where they host Consett Eagles at home at Robertson road on 24/5/25 with a 1030KO.

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