This years Scholarship teams

[BroncoFan]

I’ve tried to watch as many games as possible so far and the 2 best teams have been Hull Fc & Huddersfield Giants.

It’s traditionally been Saints, Wigan & Leeds so it’s good to see other clubs with really strong teams.

Both HFC & the Giants look a bit bigger and skilful than others I have seen.

Anyone else on here watch the Scholarship or Academy games ?

[Curly perm]

Agreed, it’s great to see other clubs competing and being seen as a good option for scholarships rather than just the big three, like you say. 

I’ve only managed to get to the Leeds v Bradford scholars so far, which was a close game. Bradford have had a strong setup but obviously their Champ status didn’t help them recruitment/retention wise. Now with a pathway to SL, I can see them getting up there as well. 

Wakey with the investment and John Bastion in charge might also be on the up over the next few years. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

 

[daz39]

The Giants scholars smashed Wakefield 56-24 last night, this followed a 40-22 victory over Castleford, it's early days yet but there's some definite talent in there this year, Noah White, Olly Ward and Tristan Hilton are names that have been mentioned from the U16's already.

Seems Chris Cullimore has made a good start on his return to the club.

[DoubleD]

Some impressive sons of ex players in the ranks.

Danny Brough’s son Henry is a stand off and scored an impressive try from his own half for Leeds scholarship a couple of weeks ago 

Karl Pratt’s son Harry is a stand off for the Wire and has been described as a generational talent. Warrington’s scholarship also includes Simon Grix’s lad Caleb who is a half and Toa Kohe Love’s son, also called Toa who is a rake

[Douglas]

10 hours ago, DoubleD said:

Some impressive sons of ex players in the ranks.

Danny Brough’s son Henry is a stand off and scored an impressive try from his own half for Leeds scholarship a couple of weeks ago 

Karl Pratt’s son Harry is a stand off for the Wire and has been described as a generational talent. Warrington’s scholarship also includes Simon Grix’s lad Caleb who is a half and Toa Kohe Love’s son, also called Toa who is a rake

Toa Kohe love is a blast from the past!!

rake is a #9, right?

[BroncoFan]

10 hours ago, DoubleD said:

Some impressive sons of ex players in the ranks.

Danny Brough’s son Henry is a stand off and scored an impressive try from his own half for Leeds scholarship a couple of weeks ago 

Karl Pratt’s son Harry is a stand off for the Wire and has been described as a generational talent. Warrington’s scholarship also includes Simon Grix’s lad Caleb who is a half and Toa Kohe Love’s son, also called Toa who is a rake

Whoever owns Sky Rugby Instagram page said Harry Pratt is one of the best youngsters he has seen or words to that effect.

That is exciting and I’m keen to see more of him.

Cameron Windley at Hull FC has started well and their big number 8 Attah looks a great prospect as well.

 

[DoubleD]

1 hour ago, Douglas said:

Toa Kohe love is a blast from the past!!

rake is a #9, right?

Yes, sorry. Another term for hooker.

Koa Love has had older children on the books of Warrington academy but they didn’t seem to breakthrough 

[Douglas]

2 minutes ago, DoubleD said:

Yes, sorry. Another term for hooker.

Koa Love has had older children on the books of Warrington academy but they didn’t seem to breakthrough 

Interesting that he stayed here in the UK after retirement.

he was a great player.

[DoubleD]

26 minutes ago, BroncoFan said:

Whoever owns Sky Rugby Instagram page said Harry Pratt is one of the best youngsters he has seen or words to that effect.

That is exciting and I’m keen to see more of him.

Cameron Windley at Hull FC has started well and their big number 8 Attah looks a great prospect as well.

 

Yes I saw that and he is knowledgeable.

Ive not seen enough of Pratt but he looks the part. Im always cautious when it comes to tags like that though. Liam Sutcliffe looked a generational talent when he was coming through but just never really transitioned. Jack Walker similarly 

[Douglas]

7 minutes ago, DoubleD said:

Yes I saw that and he is knowledgeable.

Ive not seen enough of Pratt but he looks the part. Im always cautious when it comes to tags like that though. Liam Sutcliffe looked a generational talent when he was coming through but just never really transitioned. Jack Walker similarly 

If NZ or every Polynesian youngster in Australia is the next SBW.

unfair on the juniors and does my head in.

[Welshleaguelover]

29 minutes ago, Douglas said:

Interesting that he stayed here in the UK after retirement.

he was a great player.

Lots of New Zealanders have over the years. It's the aussies who can't wait to get home.

[Douglas]

2 minutes ago, Welshleaguelover said:

Lots of New Zealanders have over the years. It's the aussies who can't wait to get home.

Kiwis have similar weather

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

On 03/04/2026 at 07:24, DoubleD said:

Yes I saw that and he is knowledgeable.

Ive not seen enough of Pratt but he looks the part. Im always cautious when it comes to tags like that though. Liam Sutcliffe looked a generational talent when he was coming through but just never really transitioned. Jack Walker similarly 

Ryan Hampshire too ?

[DoubleD]

Just now, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Ryan Hampshire too ?

Yeah good shout. He was always seen as the more promising half between him and Williams coming through the Wigan academy 

[BroncoFan]

Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants tonight should be interesting.

[RigbyLuger]

On 04/04/2026 at 14:02, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Ryan Hampshire too ?

Not helped by those in his ears.

[Unbe-Leigh-vable]

Leigh’s scholars/U16s beat Leeds tonight, after also beating Wakefield a few weeks ago. Considering the academy set up has only been up and running a couple of years, it’s nice to see positive signs already! 

Edited April 8 by Unbe-Leigh-vable

[daz39]

On 08/04/2026 at 13:29, BroncoFan said:

Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants tonight should be interesting.

An injury time try won it for Hull, 30-24.

[phiggins]

17 hours ago, Unbe-Leigh-vable said:

Leigh’s scholars/U16s beat Leeds tonight, after also beating Wakefield a few weeks ago. Considering the academy set up has only been up and running a couple of years, it’s nice to see positive signs already! 

Hopefully the appropriate time and investment continues to go into this academy to see it impacting the first team. I guess a lot will depend on the club's overall standing in whatever structure is in place over the next 5-10 years.

[Unbe-Leigh-vable]

Leigh 44 Wigan 14. What a win that is! 

[DoubleD]

The Giants continue to set the tone with those at the top with a 32-24 win over Leeds

[phiggins]

1 hour ago, Unbe-Leigh-vable said:

Leigh 44 Wigan 14. What a win that is! 

Results suggest we have managed to get a decent crop of kids onto the scholarship. I just hope the club have the patience and resources to keep the best ones through the pathways without losing them to the big clubs when they move onto the next stage. 

[daz39]

12 minutes ago, DoubleD said:

The Giants continue to set the tone with those at the top with a 32-24 win over Leeds

Another excellent win by the little uns.

[BroncoFan]

16 hours ago, phiggins said:

Results suggest we have managed to get a decent crop of kids onto the scholarship. I just hope the club have the patience and resources to keep the best ones through the pathways without losing them to the big clubs when they move onto the next stage. 

The number 6 Astle looked good against Leeds a couple of weeks ago, I’d assume he is related to Logan Astle who was a good player a few years ago at Wigan.