2016 U19 National League Season Summary
The 2016 U19 season saw intense competition across four regional divisions, with standout performances by Kent Exiles, Manchester Titans, East Kilbride Pirates, and Birmingham Lions. Despite team withdrawals altering schedules in some divisions, the season delivered strong rivalries and culminated in a hard-fought national championship.
🧭 Conference Standings
🔹 North One
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride Pirates | 5 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 56 | 0.917 |
| Highland Wildcats | 3 | 2 | 1 | 157 | 82 | 0.583 |
| Newcastle Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 151 | 0.000 |
🔹 North Two
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Titans | 6 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 52 | 1.000 |
| Leeds Academy Assassins | 5 | 1 | 0 | 221 | 80 | 0.833 |
| Chester Romans | 2 | 4 | 0 | 104 | 142 | 0.333 |
| Chorley Buccaneers | 2 | 4 | 0 | 126 | 185 | 0.333 |
| Merseyside Nighthawks | 0 | 6 | 0 | 76 | 238 | 0.000 |
🔹 South One
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Exiles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 26 | 1.000 |
| London Blitz | 5 | 1 | 0 | 144 | 36 | 0.833 |
| London Warriors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 54 | 0.667 |
| East Kent Mavericks | 3 | 3 | 0 | 110 | 84 | 0.500 |
| Solent Thrashers | 2 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 115 | 0.333 |
| South London Renegades | 1 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 74 | 0.167 |
| Sussex Thunder | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0.000 |
🔹 South Two
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Lions | 6 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 66 | 1.000 |
| Nottingham Caesars | 3 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 134 | 0.500 |
| Farnham Knights | 3 | 3 | 0 | 136 | 138 | 0.500 |
| Buckinghamshire Wolves | 0 | 6 | 0 | 66 | 147 | 0.000 |
📝 Note: Wembley Stallions, Leicester Falcons and Black Country Vipers withdrew from competition. South Two played as a 4-team double round-robin.
🏆 Playoffs
🥇 Semi-Finals (August 13–14)
- Kent Exiles 26 – 13 Birmingham Lions
- Manchester Titans 0 – 16 East Kilbride Pirates
🎉 National Championship Game
Kent Exiles 14 – 8 East Kilbride Pirates
The Kent Exiles capped off an undefeated season with a close win in the final, fending off the strong challenge from Scottish champions East Kilbride Pirates. It marked a triumphant year for the Exiles as they added a national title to their perfect record.
2016 U19 Kitted