Next Wednesday the Skanska Cup Final between holders GB Students and the Police will be held in Manchester. The venue is Broughton Park, home of Mancunians RL and kick off is 7.30pm.

Skanska Cup Final 2009

British Police v Great Britain Students
Wednesday 24th June
Mancunians RL, Hough End Centre
Mauldeth Rd West, Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SX

Admission £3 – Concessions £1

was at broughton park on saturday, as my mate coaches coventry bears



its a good little set up, with a grandstand too!!

Don't forget the awesome PA announcer.

Ahem. Will look out for him. Doubtless he's be wearing a big red v.

The match sees the Students take part in their third consecutive final. After playing the opening group encounters as England and Scotland, the students re-grouped as Great Britain in their final group game and will line up as GB in the final.

Student Head coach Paul Fletcher is excited by the prospect.

“This will be our third Skanska Cup Final on the bounce and we always look forward to the occasion no matter who we're playing, “said Fletcher.
“We've come through some bruising encounters with BARLA over the last few years and I’m sure this will be just as tough.

“The Police have four or five ex-student players in their ranks so we know that they'll be very capable, but after our recent European tour we’ll go into this clash full of confidence.

“We've a strong Welsh presence in the side this year and the boys have really gelled, their attitude on tour was excellent and they can’t wait for kick off.”

However the holders will certainly not have it all their own way.

The British Police have progressed to the final with some impressive performances, notching wins against the RAF, Army and England Lionhearts on the way.

“It’s certainly a big game for us”, said Jon Hamer, British Police Team Manager.

“As holders the Students will probably go into the game as favourites, but we’ve played well so far in this competition and we’ll go into the game confident of coming away with the spoils.