Summary of the 2007 U19 Kitted Season
The 2007 U19 Kitted season was a highly competitive year, with teams from the Northern, South East, and South West Conferences battling it out to reach the playoffs. The London Warriors emerged as the dominant team, finishing the season with a commanding victory in the final.
In the Northern Conference, the Gateshead Senators, Clyde Valley Hawks, and Glasgow Tigers all finished with 4 wins and 2 losses, showcasing strong performances. However, the Lancashire Wolverines struggled throughout the season, finishing with 6 losses and no wins.
In the South East Conference, the London Warriors were the standout team, finishing the season with 7 wins and 1 loss, securing their top position. The Norwich Devils followed closely behind with the same record, while teams like the Kent Exiles, Essex Spartans, and London Blitz had more challenging seasons.
The South West Conference saw the Farnham MH Knights finish undefeated with 6 wins, while Bristol Aztecs secured a solid 4-2 record. Tamworth Trojans and Bath Cardinals struggled, with the latter failing to secure a win.
In the quarter-finals, the Bristol Aztecs defeated the Gateshead Senators 24-14, the Farnham Knights triumphed over the Kent Exiles 30-8, the London Warriors won 1-0 against the Glasgow Tigers, and the Norwich Devils beat the Clyde Valley Hawks 15-5.
The semi-finals saw the Farnham Knights defeat the Bristol Aztecs 35-8, and the London Warriors dominated the Norwich Devils 49-9.
In a decisive final, the London Warriors triumphed with a 33-2 victory over the Farnham Knights, claiming the 2007 U19 Kitted Championship.
Northern Conference Standings
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Senators | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 130 | 56 |
| Clyde Valley Hawks | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 130 | 58 |
| Glasgow Tigers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 106 | 62 |
| Lancashire Wolverines | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 190 |
South East Conference Standings
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Warriors | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 310 | 9 |
| Norwich Devils | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 40 |
| Kent Exiles | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 75 | 100 |
| Essex Spartans | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 178 |
| London Blitz | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 206 |
South West Conference Standings
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham MH Knights | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 34 |
| Bristol Aztecs | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 160 | 52 |
| Tamworth Trojans | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 94 | 128 |
| Bath Cardinals | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Quarter-Finals
- Bristol Aztecs 24-14 Gateshead Senators
- Farnham Knights 30-8 Kent Exiles
- London Warriors 1-0 Glasgow Tigers
- Norwich Devils 15-5 Clyde Valley Hawks
Semi-Finals
- Farnham Knights 35-8 Bristol Aztecs
- London Warriors 49-9 Norwich Devils
Championship Game
London Warriors 33-2 Farnham Knights
Conclusion
The 2007 U19 Kitted season saw intense competition, with London Warriors ultimately claiming the championship title after a dominant performance in the final. Their 33-2 victory over the Farnham Knights capped a remarkable season, where they dominated their competition. Teams like the Farnham Knights, Bristol Aztecs, and Norwich Devils showed strong performances, but it was the London Warriors who stood above all, making them worthy champions of the 2007 U19 Kitted season.