31/08/2026
Well done Willow
🏉 EAGLE SOARS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE! 🦅❤️🖤
A huge congratulations to Newbold Eagles player Willow Cross, who represented the North West Touch Under 14 Girls at the England Junior Nationals 2026 this weekend! 👏
The tournament took place at Gresham Sports Park in Nottingham on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August, bringing together some of the best young touch rugby players from across the country.
Willow and her NW Touch teammates had a fantastic weekend, finishing 2nd in their pool before progressing to the semi-finals.
After a dramatic semi-final against SW Saxons, which finished 1-1, NW Touch narrowly missed out on the final as the Saxons progressed by virtue of scoring first.
But there was still plenty to play for, and the girls finished their weekend in style, beating SE Sharks 4-3 in the third-place play-off to secure an excellent 3rd place finish nationally! 🥉
And Willow certainly made her mark! 💪
She scored in several games across the weekend, including in both her first and last matches on Saturday. Her final match of the day was particularly memorable, with Willow crossing the line after just 13 seconds! ⚡
When asked about her favourite part of the weekend, Willow said she loved it all, but apparently the diving was a particular highlight! 🤣
We're incredibly proud of Willow and everything she achieved this weekend. To represent your region at a national competition is a brilliant achievement, and to come home with a 3rd-place finish makes it even more special.
Congratulations Willow, from everyone at Newbold Eagles! 🦅❤️🖤
