By Paul Abraham
The brilliant Buffaloes prepared for this week’s cup final by demolishing Wyke for the second time this season.
The Buffs ran in 1 tries with the backs sharing seven tries between them. Tries came from Omar Al Rawl (2), Zane Ballantyne (2), Sam Marshall, Bryn Perrott, Keiran McFarlane, Jacob Oldroyd, Jack Boot, Bailey Harmen and Lewis Gaunt who also added seven goals in the 62-6 away victory.
Buffaloes all set for second successive final
The Buffaloes head to the Batley Bulldogs Mount Pleasant ground to face Illingworth in the final of the Yorkshire Mens League Shield.
After going so close and losing in controversial circumstances in last seasons final, the Buffaloes are going into the final in supreme confidence.
The coaching staff has been fine-tuning the squad in this weeks training sessions and will have a few surprises in store for their second division opponents.
The Buffaloes are top of division three while Illingworth are placed fourth in division two with five victories and a draw from their seven matches and with games in hand of the leaders they will definitely be title challengers at the business end of the season.
They have won their last five league matches including a 36-10 away victory against Emley Moor Cougars in their last league match.
Transport available for Saturday’s Final
There are some seats still available on the coach travelling to Batley. If you want to support the Buffaloes in the final then please be at the West Leeds Rugby Union ground at 12.45pm. The cost is £10 per seat.
Yorkshire Mens League Division Three recent results.
July 13
- York Acorn 16 Elland/Greetland 14
- Upton 10 Dodworh Miners 18
- Birstall Victoria 32 New Earswick All Blacks 10
The Buffaloes and Dodworth Miners still lead the table with each team collecting 18 points each so far this season. The “Buffs” taking top place due to their superior points difference. Upton are in third place with eight points.
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