The 2018 U17 season was one of the most expansive to date, with teams spread across seven regional conferences and showcasing a high standard of competition. The East Kilbride Pirates emerged as national champions after an impressive postseason run, defeating the previously unbeaten Chorley Buccaneers in the final.
📊 Final Standings
🔹 London and South East Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Kent Exiles Rebels
12
12
0
0
442
50
East Kent Mavericks
12
9
3
0
283
174
Kent Exiles Outlaws
12
7
5
0
141
195
London Blitz
12
6
6
0
100
195
Wembley Stallions
12
3
9
0
104
268
Essex Spartans
12
2
10
0
129
311
🔹 South Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Cobham Cougars
12
11
1
0
304
104
Hertfordshire Cheetahs
12
8
4
0
283
227
Buckinghamshire Wolves
12
5
7
0
314
126
Berkshire Renegades
12
3
9
0
149
310
Bedfordshire Blackhawks
12
3
9
0
162
445
🔹 South West Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Solent Seahawks
12
8
3
1
314
161
Swindon Storm
12
5
4
3
225
197
Farnham Knights
12
4
4
4
154
226
Sussex Thunder
12
2
8
2
160
269
🔹 Central Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Etone Jaguars
12
12
0
0
342
86
Birmingham Lions
12
9
3
0
330
179
Tamworth Phoenix
12
6
6
0
270
319
Sandwell Steelers
12
5
7
0
203
172
Birmingham Bulls
12
2
10
0
189
331
Leicester Falcons
12
2
10
0
159
392
🔹 North East Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Leeds Academy Assassins
12
12
0
0
433
207
Lincolnshire Bombers
12
6
6
0
263
312
Doncaster Colts
12
5
7
0
235
289
Gateshead Senators
12
1
11
0
165
288
🔹 North West Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Chorley Buccaneers
12
12
0
0
479
64
Manchester Titans North
12
7
5
0
287
215
Manchester Titans South
12
6
5
1
221
223
Chester Romans
12
3
9
0
101
304
Burnley Tornados
12
1
10
1
69
351
🔹 Scottish Conference
Team
Played
Won
Lost
Draw
Points For
Points Against
Highland Wildcats
12
10
1
1
219
80
East Kilbride Pirates
12
9
2
1
239
67
Hamilton Buccaneers
12
4
8
0
18
329
🔸 U17 Playoffs
Quarter-Finals
Kent Exiles Rebels 14 – 26 East Kilbride Pirates
Leeds Academy Assassins 19 – 18 Cobham Cougars
Chorley Buccaneers 45 – 0 Solent Seahawks
Etone Jaguars 33 – 27 Highland Wildcats
Semi-Finals
East Kilbride Pirates 27 – 13 Leeds Academy Assassins
Chorley Buccaneers 20 – 12 Etone Jaguars
National Championship Game
East Kilbride Pirates 50 – 20 Chorley Buccaneers
The Pirates shocked the unbeaten Buccaneers in a stunning final performance to claim the U17 National Title, combining disciplined defense with explosive offensive drives to close out the 2018 season in style.
