Shaw Cross Sharks celebrated two cup victories at Batley Bulldogs on Wednesday 16 September 2026, with three of our teams competing in the Heavy Woollen finals.

U13s James Flanagan Cup
Batley ARLFC 0–58 Shaw Cross Sharks

The Under 13s lifted the James Flanagan Cup after scoring eleven tries and kicking seven conversions.

Shaw Cross tries: B. Walton, R. Hill (5), G. Hancock (4), T. Lee-Birmingham.
Shaw Cross conversions: R. Hill (5), S. Finn (2).

R. Hill received the U13 Player of the Match award, presented by Mick Turner. Congratulations to the lads on a fantastic cup win, and well done to Batley ARLFC on reaching the final.

U16s Douglas Hird Cup
Shaw Cross Sharks Reds 4–34 Shaw Cross Sharks Black

The Douglas Hird Cup final was an all-Shaw Cross occasion, with Sharks Black taking the trophy after a 34–4 victory over Sharks Reds.

Sharks Black tries: D. Goddard, M. Winter, H. Hinchliffe, D. Padgett, N. Ewen, M. Morris.
Sharks Black conversions: L. Jones (4), J. Imrie.
Sharks Reds try: B. Cockell.

M. Morris received the U16 Player of the Match award, presented by Mick Turner. Congratulations to Sharks Black on winning the cup and to both U16 teams for earning their places in the final.

A proud night for Shaw Cross

Congratulations to all three Shaw Cross teams for reaching their finals. Well done to all the lads who represented the club and to everyone involved in getting them there.

Thank you to the players, coaches, team managers, volunteers, families and supporters for their commitment and encouragement throughout the competition. Thanks also to the match officials, the Heavy Woollen committee and Batley Bulldogs for hosting the finals.

A brilliant achievement for everyone connected with Shaw Cross Sharks.