Match Reports | Ashton Bears Arlfc

U18s - Bears Weather the Storm to Outshine Leigh East in BARLA National Cup

Feb 123 min read

U18s - Bears Weather the Storm to Outshine Leigh East in BARLA National Cup

From the kick-off, Leigh East dominated early possession. However, Ashton, against the run of play, struck back with an impressive run...

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U18s - Bears Clip The Roosters' Wings in Clinical BARLA Cup Victory

Phil Wheeler

Jan 273 min read

U18s - Bears Clip The Roosters' Wings in Clinical BARLA Cup Victory

The first 10 minutes of the season's curtain raiser saw both teams start cautiously. Understandably, given the first game nerves and a...

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U18s - Young Bears Shine in Dominant Display

Phil Wheeler

Sep 25, 20234 min read

U18s - Young Bears Shine in Dominant Display

In an outstanding display of strength and skill, the Ashton Bears Under 18s team delivered an awe-inspiring performance as they faced...

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U18s - Bears Roar Back from Summer Break with Convincing Win Over St Maries!

Phil Wheeler

Sep 4, 20234 min read

U18s - Bears Roar Back from Summer Break with Convincing Win Over St Maries!

After the summer break, both the Widnes St Maries and Ashton Bears Under 18s teams returned to the field, hungry for victory. The match...

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U18 Bears Outclass Thatto to Secure NWC Youth Cup Final Place!

Phil Wheeler

Jul 9, 20233 min read

U18 Bears Outclass Thatto to Secure NWC Youth Cup Final Place!

The Under 18s put on a dominant display against Thatto in the Semi Final of the NWC Youth Cup. The Under 18s clash showcased the Bears'...

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U18s Bears Bears Roar into NWY Cup Semi Finals with Convincing Win over Saddleworth Rangers

Phil Wheeler

Jun 19, 20233 min read

U18s Bears Bears Roar into NWY Cup Semi Finals with Convincing Win over Saddleworth Rangers

In sunny conditions at Bear Park we were treated to a thrilling Father's Day encounter between Ashton Bears and Saddleworth Rangers....

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U18s Bears Fight Back to Keep Unbeaten Record

Phil Wheeler

May 22, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Fight Back to Keep Unbeaten Record

The Under 18s took a coach up to Cumbria this Sunday to face Roose Pioneers in a top of the table clash between two unbeaten teams....

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Phil Wheeler

May 15, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Power Past Pilks

The U18s welcomed Pilkington Recs to Bear Park on a glorious Sunday afternoon and the Bears were feeling confident as they welcomed back...

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Phil Wheeler

May 2, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Blow Cuthberts Away

The Bears travelled to Wigan St Cuthberts with only 13 players available and with the persistent rain showing no signs of easing off they...

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U18s Bears Defeat Dalton in Double Header

Phil Wheeler

Apr 24, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Defeat Dalton in Double Header

The Under 18s took a coach trip up to Cumbria to face this weeks' opponents, Dalton-in-Furness in a League and NWC Cup Double Header. The...

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U18s Bears Come Out On Top Against Widnes St Maries

Phil Wheeler

Apr 3, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Come Out On Top Against Widnes St Maries

Ashton U18s welcomed St Maries to Bear Park this weekend in a reversed fixture due to a waterlogged pitch at Widnes. St Maries kicked off...

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U18s Bears Challenge Hindley to the Final Whistle in the Cup

Phil Wheeler

Mar 27, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Challenge Hindley to the Final Whistle in the Cup

After making the short trip to Hindley to play in the first round of the Lancashire Cup, Ashton started brightly and found themselves in...

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U18s Bears Battle Hard to Punish the Panthers

Phil Wheeler

Mar 20, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Battle Hard to Punish the Panthers

Ashton started brightly and Tom Shaw and Isaac Mather made some big meters off the kick off to take them into the Chorley half. Ashton...

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Phil Wheeler

Mar 6, 20234 min read

U18s Bears Nullify the Sharks’ Attack

Ashton Bears welcomed Shevington Sharks to Bear Park on Sunday for the first game of the U18s season. Both teams looked up for the clash...

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Phil Wheeler

Feb 27, 20233 min read

U18s Final Pre-Season Game

Get Well Soon, Matt! Our U18s dedicated their final game of the 2023 pre-season to Matt Sullivan, a friend of the team who is currently...

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Phil Wheeler

Feb 5, 20231 min read

U18’s Upbeat After First Game

Our U18s put in a solid performance full of enthusiasm and energy in their first pre-season game against an experienced Clock Face team...

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