Birkenshaw BLUEDOGS Rugby League Club

U16s Division 1
Birkenshaw 32 v 6 Queensbury

Well done to our u16s who picked up a good win this morning to setup a mouth watering clash with Lock Lane, next Sunday at home. Both teams remain unbeaten, with the away fixture at Lock Lane finishing 16 all earlier in the season.

Today the lads knew they had to get past a plucky Queensbury side first though, and do so missing a few regulars with Birkenshaw only able to name 14 fit players.

The game was scrappy in places with local pride on the line and neither team taking a backward step. Maybe too much pride at times with Birky conceding their fair share of penalties and having 2 players sent for a 10 minute sit down in the process.

Overall though there was some great rugby on show with Queensbury taking a 6-0 lead before Birkenshaw scored 7 unanswered tries, through their centres and wingers.

Noah Sheriffe took the headlines with a classy hat-trick, his 10th try in the last 4 games.

Ben Kavanagh finished the game with a brace and a try assist linking up well with Noah.

There was further tries for Ajani Sodeyi who kept up his try scoring form and Flynn Sutcliffe.

Opposition MoM - Noah Sheriffe
He glided around the field and is almost impossible to defend in space with his pace and movement.

Home MoM - Caleb Grix
His kicking game and overall skill is just out of this world, another clever kick assist for Noah on the 3rd tackle and he managed to land a 60 yard kick perfectly in the in goal (great chase from Ajani) to force a drop out.

The boys had to dig deep and put some big minutes in with Spencer Hartley and Euan Fletcher leading from the front.
Oliver Ward came up with 3 try saving tackles, holding the opposition up over the line, like only he can do.

Kicking for goal was a different matter with that ending the ‘Wind’ 1 v 0 kickers… conversions 2/7 😅

No highlights this week 🔵⚪️

🏉 BlueDogs Touch Rugby – All Welcome! 🏉

Looking for a fun, low-contact way to get active, meet new people and learn a new skill? Come join our weekly Touch Rugby sessions!

✅ Open to everyone – all ages, all abilities, total beginners welcome
✅ No experience needed – we’ll teach you the basics
✅ Friendly, mixed group – great fitness, great laughs, great team spirit

📅 When: FRIDAY NIGHT
⏰ Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Where: East Bierley Community Sports Ground, BD4 6PU

Get fit, build skills and be part of the BlueDogs family! No need to book – just turn up in comfortable clothes and trainers or boots, and bring a water bottle too.

Please Share its Free to Attend

Bradford Bulls Community Foundation
Leeds Rhinos Foundation
Huddersfield Giants Community Trust
Birkenshaw, Gomersal And Surrounding Area Hub
East Bierley Community Sports Association
Cleckheaton Community Group

👇 Tag a friend who’d love to join!

This week is "Bring a friend" week with the U9s, and this week we welcomed George to his first training session.

George got involved right from the start, showing some great skill, hard running, walking away with a couple of tries and a well-deserved "trainer of the week" award.

Thanks for coming along George!

Great win for our open age side away at Dewsbury Celtic today with a strong 62-16 win
Great performance all round
Match report to follow 💙🤍

**BLUEDOGS BALLS**

Next draw Saturday 13th June hosted by the under 12s girls 💙

We have 20 balls still available for our monthly cash prize draw!

1st prize £250
2nd prize £50
3rd prize £20
4th prize £10

Entry is £10pm via standing order OR £100 for 12 months up front giving you 12 draws for the price of 10.

Numbers still available

11, 18, 25, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 45, 49, 52, 60, 61, 62, 68, 70, 71, 79, 81, 85

Spread the word and please get in touch if you would like to be included in the June draw.

Many Thanks & Good Luck

💙 BLUEDOGS PROUD! 💙

We want to give a massive shoutout to Ronnie Clay, Ava Goulding and Mila Mackenzie! 🎉

Last night they stepped out for their first training session with the West Yorkshire U15’s Pathway — a fantastic reward for all their hard work, commitment and talent at Birkenshaw BlueDogs U15 Girls. 🚀

Keep shining, girls — you’re doing yourselves, your families and our whole club proud! Enjoy the journey! 💙🤍🏉👏👏

Birkenshaw Bluedogs Women & Girls

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS MARTHA ROBINSON! 🐶🐮

Massive applause for Martha Robinson from Birkenshaw BlueDogs U18s—named Bradford Bulls Women’s Player of the Month for May 2026! 🏆🔥

What an incredible achievement—your stats are absolutely outstanding:
✅ 4 tries
✅ 11 tackle breaks
✅ 36 powerful carries
✅ 275 metres gained
✅ 4 game-saving try stops 💪

You’ve shown pure quality, grit, and brilliance every single minute—proudly flying the BlueDogs flag while lighting it up for Bradford Bulls! 💙💛❤️💛🖤

This is so well deserved keep showing everyone what you’re made of! The whole club is cheering you on! 🚀👏