British rugby league clubs competed for 2 different titles the Lancashire Cup and the Yorkshire Cup, known as the county cups. The top rugby clubs in Yorkshire had played in a cup competition ( t’owd tin pot) for several years prior to the schism of 1895. However the Lancashire authorities had refused to sanction a similar tournament, fearing it would lead to a pro league.

After the split the a replacement for the Yorkshire Cup was not immediately introduced, however new Yorkshire and Lancashire Cups were introduced in the 1905-06. This was the final set of trophies that went towards the concept of all four cups.

The ( t’owd tin pot) were played on the same basis as the Challenge Cup, with an open draw and straight knock-out matches leading to the final.

The ( t’owd tin pot) were abandoned in 1993.

The Lancashire cup was not played during World War 2 (1940-45). During this period the Yorkshire Cup final was played over two legs, with aggregate score being used.

Wolves win the East Yorkshire Cup

WE’VE WON THE CUP! The happy Driffield Wolves Under 9s team celebrates and holds on tight to the trophy

The under 9 year old team, the Driffield Wolves were invited to take part in the inaugural Long Riston and Arnold Gala Tournament against the hosts and teams from Hornsea and Bridlington. The Wolves returned home with the trophy and continue their great run of success in 2007.

Wolves started with a solid performance against Bridlington Rockets and finished 2-0, the winners with goals from George Watts and Leon Raines. Hirst in goal was rarely troubled with Baxter and Gosling solid in defence while Wright and Lim B-T were full of running.

Wolves followed up with a dominant display against Long Riston, racing into a 5-0 half-time lead with goals from Raines, Watts, a brace from Liam B-T, and a poacher’s goal from Wright. Gosling in defence was outstanding whilst Pallant came into the side and fitted in with ease and Baxter had a run in attack causing lots of problems for the defence - but it was Hirst with an extended run out of goal who scored the final goal to ease Wolves into the final with a game to play.

The final was a double-header with Wolves playing Hornsea to decide who would be Kings of East Yorkshire - and Driffield Wolves duly delivered with a 1-0 win.

reflect the dominance of the Wolves with Hirst in goal untroubled, mainly due to Player of the Tournament and captain for the day Joe Gosling putting in another outstanding display in defence alongside Sam Pallant, whilst Watts and Liam B-T ran the show from midfield allowing Wright, Raines and Baxter the freedom to attack the Hornsea defence. It was Raines who capped a fine tournament by scoring the winner to win the cup for Driffield.

Many thanks to the organisers, and to the sponsors Harrison Solway Logistics.

The aim is to make each year’s event better than those that have gone before, with more fun, more for participants, more for the kids and more for the organisers and parents. ]]> http://yorkshirecup.com/?feed=rss2&p=3