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BBC News
35 minutes ago
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- BBC News
Investigation after fans 'jeer player' at rugby league youth game
Rugby league's governing body is investigating reports of fans heckling a young player as he attempted to take a kick during a junior player for Widnes-based West Bank Bears allegedly was jeered during an under-14 youth cup semi-final against Hull side Myton Farrell, the chairman of the Bears, described the heckling as "disgraceful", but praised the player for "keeping his cool".In a statement, a spokesperson for Myton Warriors said the club would not tolerate poor behaviour. The Rugby Football League (RFL) said it shared "the club's disgust and disappointment". A spokesperson for the RFL said: "We have prioritised touchline behaviour at all levels of the sport as it is so important to create a welcoming and inclusive environment."It is important to stress that this type of incident remains rare in the hundreds of junior and open-age fixtures that take place every weekend."A spokesperson for Myton Warriors said the club was committed to upholding the integrity of the game and ensuring that all participants conducted themselves in a manner consistent with the values of respect, discipline and sportsmanship."Where necessary, appropriate action will be taken against those whose conduct falls below these standards," they club said it would not be making any further comment while investigations were ongoing. Pitch invasion Some spectators are reported to have entered the field of play during the match at the Bears' ground in Widnes on Farrell said it had been "a cracking game" for the most part, but added that he was disappointed with the behaviour of some criticised those who took part in a pitch invasion after the Bears scored a try shortly before the end. "We've never had an incident like this before," he Farrell said the club was taking disciplinary action against those identified as being involved in the "melee" on the pitch, including banning them from the Bank Bears won the game 14-10 and will now play in the British Amateur Rugby League Association national youth cup final. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Shameful scenes as woman goes viral for 'disgusting behaviour' during junior rugby league match
Rugby league fans have been left shocked after a video clip has surfaced online appearing to show a group of spectators jeering a junior rugby league player as he attempted to take a kick at goal. The incident appears to have occurred during this weekend's British Amateur Rugby League Association's (BARLA) U14 Youth Cup semi-final between West Bank Bears and Myton Warriors Greens. In the clip, a player from the West Bank Bears' U14s side appears to line up a kick from the touchline. Behind him, a group of spectators had gathered and appeared to be booing and jeering the player as he stepped forward to take the kick. One woman was seen cupping her hands to her mouth and shouted in the direction of the junior player, while multiple other spectators were also seen attempting to put the kicker off. One individual was also overheard blowing a horn. Couldn't believe this yesterday, an army of ppl run down behind the kicker to put him off. In a u14 game 🤯 — Skyrugby (@sky_rugby) June 9, 2025 A group of spectators were seen stood behind the young player and appeared to jeer him as he took a kick at goal during the West Bank Bears game against the Myton Warriors Greens The Bears player stepped up to take the kick from the tricky angle but appeared to miss the posts. Fans on the touchline then jeered the player again, appearing to express their delight that he had missed the kick, with the female spectator again raising her hands to her mouth to shout at the youngster again. West Bank Bears would ultimately go on to beat Myton Warrior Greens, 14-10 and advance to the finals of the BARLA U14 Youth Cup finals, where they will take on Pilkington Recs. However, the clip which was published by @Skyrugby has now been seen by 4.3million social media users on X. Many took to the comments section to hit out at the spectators on the touchline. One of those commenting on the clip was Wales and British and Irish Lions legend, Liam Williams, who branded the actions of the fans as 'outrageous.' Sky Rugby wrote: 'Couldn't believe this yesterday, an army of ppl run down behind the kicker to put him off.' 'Some parents have no idea,' another wrote, while on X user called the spectators: 'Morons.' Some social media users, including former Wales rugby union international Liam Williams, took to X to expresss their outrage at the video 'This is outrageous - rugby is not a game for this. 'Parents who are living their lives through their kids. Shocking.' Daily Mail Australia has contacted BARLA, the West Bank Bears and the Myton Warror Greens for comment. It is not the first time in recent months that an ugly incident has marred a youth sporting event. In February, shameful footage emerged online leaving social media viewers astonished after a group of parents at an U10s football match in Kent appeared to break out into a mass brawl.
