Leeds & Hunslet Schools' Rugby League
1921-22: Hunslet established a separate association with separate competitions
The Goldthorpe Cup remained the property of LSRFU for three seasons and was open to all Leeds and Hunslet schools, before becoming the property of HSRFU in 1924. Hunslet Carr retained the trophy in 1921-22, 1922-23 and 1923-24.
Leeds Trophies
The Hardcastle Cup was presented to the champions of Division II West:-
1933-34 Chapeltown;
1934-35 Brudenell.
Hunslet Trophies
The GIlston, Cripps and Lewthwaite Cups were used for a variety of competitions during this era; see KEY.
KEY - L2: Senior League 2, L3: Senior League 3, AL: "A" Team League, AL2: "A" Team League 2
KOA: Knock-Out Cup for all leagues, KOS: Knock-Out Cup for Senior League, KO2: Knock-Out Cup for League 2,
KOB: Knock-Out Cup for teams beaten in the first round of the Goldthorpe Cup
City Champions
A Boom Era, 1946-1960
Leeds Trophies - Senior
** awarded to Senior League Runners-Up
Leeds Trophies - Intermediate
Leeds Trophies - Junior
Hunslet Trophies
City Champions
Continued Success in the City, 1960-1972
Leeds Trophies - Senior
Burton Trophy 1960-61 Burton Cup 1960-61
Burdett Trophy 1961-62
Leeds Trophies - Intermediate
Watson Trophy 1960-61 Jas Lyon Cup 1960-61
Leeds Trophies - Junior Leagues
Leeds Trophies - Junior Knock-Out Competitions
Laycock Trophy 1967-68
Park Trophy 1960-61 Greaves Trophy 1960-62 Hirst Trophy 1960-62 Park Trophy 1961=62
Watson Trophy 1961-62 Long Trophy 1966-67
Leeds Trophies - Junior Knock-Out Competitions
Jas Lyon Cup 1991-92
Burmantofts Award 1961-62
In 1960-61 the two Adams Awards were presented to the winners of two primary school knock-out competitions; no seedings were made (as there would be in future seasons), both competitions included teams from all leagues.
Hunslet Trophies - Senior
From 1967-68 there were no Hunslet Senior (U15) Leagues. The Harrison Shield was competed for by the top two Hunslet teams in the Leeds League.
Hunslet Trophies - Intermediate & Junior
The Middle School Years, 1972-1992
City Champions
The Middle School Years, 1972-1992
Whilst 1972-73 was a season of transition, from 1973-74 all league and most cup competitions were open to all Leeds and Hunslet schools. All league competitions were organised by Leeds SRL, cup competitions were organised by Leeds SRL and Hunslet SRL (Hunslet & Morley SRL from 1985-86), In addition, for a short time, Morley SRL and Airedale & Wharfedale District SRL organised competitions.
High School Leagues
Burmantofts Award 1983-84
Middle School Leagues (Under 11 & Under 10)
Middle School Leagues (Under 13 & Under 12)
High School Cups
1972-73: HSRL trophies competed for by the top two Hunslet teams in the Leeds Leagues.
In 1972-73 the middle school leagues were contested by Leeds schools only. Hunslet schools had their own league competitions, winners as follows:- Goldthorpe Cup (U13) - Parkside; Meeks Shield (U12) - Clapgate; Cripps Cup (U11) - Arthur Greenwood; Pease Rose Bowl (U10) - Clapgate. From 1973-74 the middle school leagues were open to all schools in the City.
Middle School Leagues (Under 13 & Under 12)
Burmantofts Award 1983-84
Middle School Leagues (Under 11 & Under 10)
Jas Lyon Cup 1991-92
Middle School Cups (Leeds SRL)
Middle School Cups (Hunslet SRL / Hunslet & Morley SRL)
Middle School "Sevens"
From 1980-81 open only to LSRL schools
Primary School (Under 9) Cups
1976-1979 : open only to west Leeds schools
Ben Bateson Award (LSRL)
Morley Trophies (all knock-out competitions)
Airedale & Wharfedale Trophy
In season 1985-86 teachers' industrial action caused the cancellation of normal activities.
The Wynne "Sevens" was played, in order to maintain the continuity of early-season curtain-raisers at Headingley.
Late season competitions were held where there were enough teams coached by teachers who were not participating in industrial action; the winners were: U9 - Churwell; U11 - Churwell; U12 - Holt Park; U13 - Bramley C/E.
The industrial action also caused the suspension of competitions organised by H&MSRL in 1986-87.
Changing Times, 1992-2001
During this era, all leagues were open to all schools in the city.
Trophies were awarded by Leeds SRL until 1995-96; from 1996-97, trophies were awarded by Leeds & Hunslet SRL.
High School Leagues
Where two league winners are shown at the same age-group, two leagues were organised on a geographical basis
Primary School Leagues
An U10 league was organised the first season after schools were reorganised, as this was the oldest year group for primary schools; the U11 league that season comprised middle schools becoming high schools, plus junior schools. Where two or three league winners are shown at U11, these leagues were organised on a geographical basis.
Cup competitions were open to all schools in the city.
From 1992-93 to 1995-96 they continued to be organised by either Leeds SRL or Hunslet & Morley SRL.
High School Cups (Leeds SRL)
open only to LSRL schools
High School Cups (Hunslet & Morley SRL)
Primary School Cups (Leeds SRL)
Primary School Cups (Hunslet & Morley SRL)
open only to H&MSRL schools
High School Cups (Leeds & Hunslet SRL)
High School "Sevens" (Leeds & Hunslet SRL)
Primary School Cups (Leeds & Hunslet SRL)
Ben Bateson Award
A New Millennium - Rugby League For All, 2001-2020
High School Cups (Boys)
High School "Sevens", "Nines" from 2007-08 (Boys)
High School "Sky Try Nines" Champions (Boys)
High School Cups (Girls)
Primary School Cups
Ben Bateson Award
John Ahm Award
Awarded to primary schools only from 2015-16
Post-Pandemic - A Return to Normality, 2021 onwards
High School Cups (Boys)
High School "Rhinos Nines" Champions (Boys)
High School Cups (Girls)
Primary School Cups
Ben Bateson Award
John Ahm Award
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