U16 Kitted – 2022 Season Recap
The 2022 U16 Kitted season featured outstanding talent across the country and culminated in a dominant national championship performance by the Rushmoor Knights.
🔻 South East Conference
| Team | P | W | T | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Exiles | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 69 |
| London Blitz | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 292 | 219 |
| Wembley Stallions | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 329 | 267 |
| Hertfordshire Cheetahs | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 259 | 330 |
| Kent Phoenix | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 54 | 550 |
Summary:
Kent Exiles dominated with a perfect season and the stingiest defense in the South East. Blitz and Stallions showed offensive strength, but no one matched the Exiles’ consistency.
🔻 Southern Conference
| Team | P | W | T | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor Knights | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 386 | 73 |
| Solent Seahawks | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 435 | 234 |
| Poole Dolphins | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 361 | 181 |
| Swindon Storm | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 220 | 230 |
| Oxford Saints | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 221 | 268 |
| Somerset Wyverns | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 185 | 374 |
| Salisbury Marauders | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 132 | 417 |
| Berkshire Renegades | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 43 | 206 |
Summary:
Rushmoor completed their regular season unbeaten. The Dolphins and Seahawks both hit 10 wins, with Swindon just behind, but no one could top the balanced might of the Knights.
🔻 Northern Conference
| Team | P | W | T | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Assassins | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 102 |
| Lancashire Buccaneers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 322 | 150 |
| Manchester Titans | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 364 | 248 |
| Lincolnshire Bombers | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 326 | 246 |
| Sheffield Giants | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 462 | 367 |
| Northumberland Vikings | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 249 | 186 |
| Gateshead Senators | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 204 | 181 |
| Wigan Bandits | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 248 | 345 |
| Darlington Steam | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 190 | 392 |
| Scunthorpe Alphas | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 110 | 416 |
| Chester Romans | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 64 | 288 |
Summary:
The North produced competitive parity at the top, with multiple teams near double-digit wins. Yorkshire Academy led the way, backed by a defense that held strong all season.
🔻 Scottish Conference
| Team | P | W | T | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Wildcats | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 453 | 95 |
| East Kilbride Pirates | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 244 | 175 |
| Edinburgh Napier Knights | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 154 | 224 |
| Hamilton Buccaneers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 77 | 434 |
Summary:
The Wildcats clawed their way to the top undefeated and earned a playoff spot with dominant showings on both sides of the ball.
🔻 Central Conference
| Team | P | W | T | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton Jaguars | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 58 |
| Birmingham Lions | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 231 | 110 |
| Northants Knights | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 372 | 122 |
| Sandwell Steelers | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 190 | 166 |
| Tamworth Phoenix | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 155 | 86 |
| Rugby Rhinos | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 176 | 270 |
| Leicester Falcons | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 213 | 322 |
| Bedforshire Blackhawks | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 85 | 435 |
| Birmingham Bulls | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 245 |
Summary:
The Jaguars stormed through with an undefeated record and the best defensive mark in the league. The Knights and Lions also made deep playoff pushes.
🏆 National Playoffs
🔸 Quarter Finals
- Highland Wildcats 42 – 6 Yorkshire Academy Assassins
- Nuneaton Jaguars 32 – 26 (OT) Solent Seahawks
- Rushmoor Knights 41 – 0 Birmingham Lions
- Kent Exiles 13 – 12 Chorley Buccaneers
🔸 Semi Finals
- Highland Wildcats 34 – 13 Nuneaton Jaguars
- Rushmoor Knights 35 – 6 Kent Exiles
🏟️ National Championship Game
Date: 30th July 2022
Venue: Shelford Rugby Club, Cambridge
🏆 Rushmoor Knights 65 – 20 Highland Wildcats
Rushmoor completed their perfect season in emphatic fashion, exploding offensively in the final to take home the U16 National Championship crown.