YORK Rugby Union Club Under-8s swept the board at the Sandal festival.

After their previous defeat at Morley, the York ranks strengthened defence and support play to fine effect. They beat all five opponents and scored 25 tries to bag their trophy from ex-England International fullback Tim Stimpson.

York U14s staged a plucky come-back at Otley.

Despite an early try from David Phillips, York found themselves 14-5 down at half-time. However, in the second half tries from Ben Owen and Charlie Nicholson, with a conversion from Toby Spark, turned round the game to seal a 17-14 triumph to extend their unbeaten record.

Updated: 10:53 Thursday, October 13, 2005