Wath Brow Hornets will stage two very special matches tonight at Giel Park.
It’s an international occasion with two young sides from Australia taking on the Hornets kids.
An Under-13s game will kick-off at 6pm followed by the Under-14s at 7.15pm.
The touring Australian party, which will include boys and girls teams at various age groups are from New South Wales and Queensland.
They have been playing matches in England from Sunday and will be here until Friday October 17.
Wath Brow are the only Cumbrian club to be given he opportunity to play against them.
Also tonight Dewsbury Moor will meet an Under-17s girls’ team at Batley.
Tomorrow there are matches against Leigh Miners Under-15s and Under-16s.
Two boys’ games are being played at Lock Lane against the Lane/Oulton, and a couple of boys’ matches at Halton Farnworth Hornets.
Also, that night, a Wanderers Under-18s girls’ team will be at Orrell St James, and the Under-21s women face the Community Lions Women at Wigan St Judes.
After a break for the Betfred Super League Grand Final, the tour will resume on Sunday October 12.
Two boys’ fixtures are set for Leigh Miners Rangers while girls’ teams will meet Thatto Heath Under-15s, Halton Farnworth Under 16s and St Helens Under-19s, all at Halton Farnworth.
Featherstone Lions entertain Wanderers boys in two games on Monday October 13 while, over the Pennines, Leigh Miners Rangers host female Wanderers fixtures against the Armed Forces and Swinton Lionesses.
The tour, which is under the auspices of Wanderers Australia/ Educational Sport Tours, will wind up with two female games on Wednesday October 15 at Stanningley and Fryston and, again, on Friday October 17 when, at Post Office Road, Oulton and Featherstone Rovers will provide the opposition.
Martin Brough, Wath Brow’s youth chairman said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to have been selected to play against these touring teams.
“We are really looking forward to hosting our guests from Australia – thank you for making the journey and bringing your passion for the game across the globe.
“This evening marks more than just a match; it’s a celebration of youth sport and gives all these youngsters a special opportunity to showcase their skills, build friendships, and experience the thrill of international competition.”
