York Rugby Union Club Under-8s turned in a vigorous display to topple visiting Otley by 11 tries to five.

Otley looked like they would pull away with two early tries after impressive ball distribution.

But after their wayward spell the hosts countered when a lovely side step from Dan Tai opened up a gap for a mazy run before feeding Charlie Elliot,who crossed for a great try.

By the second half, the York side dominated possession and extended a lead into an unassailable margin.

York's 'B' team also put in a great effort before narrowly losing to a good Otley side. Charlie Smith ran in two debut tries out wide.

York U11s roared past visiting Otley opposition, the 50-0 margin emphasising their dominance.

Isaac Pollard, not content with scoring his first try for the squad, went on to complete a hat-trick. The reigning Yorkshire champions meet Sandal in the semi-finals at Clifton Park on Sunday.

In-form York U12s toppled Otley 14-7, both tries scored by Charlie Nicholson and converted by Toby Spark, and then walloped West Hartlepool 42-7 with tries from Charles Code, Nicholson, Henry Lee and Josh Igoe. Spark and Thomas Brown added convesrions.

York U13s lost 19-17 at Otley, despite being the stronger side.

The York forwards played well with the backs passing swiftly to wingers and try-scorers Robbie Cutherston (2) and Tom Stancliffe. Cutherston's conversion from 26 metres would have made Jonny Wilkinson proud.

Updated: 09:10 Friday, February 06, 2004