Northants Knights ready to write new chapter in national final

By Ryan Percival
Published 29th Jul 2022, 14:56 BST
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The Northants Knights are aiming to write the newest chapter in their history as the Under-19s prepare for their first British American Football Association national final.

The young Knights finished the regular season with a 100 per cent record, going 6-0-0, to top the Midlands Division 2 and secure the divisional title for the second time in as many years.

While last year's national final was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year has the go ahead and the Knights travel to Shelford Rugby Club in Cambridge on Sunday, July 31 as the No.1 seed, for a four-team knockout.

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They will face North East Giants in the semi-finals, before meeting either Chester Romans or Ipswich Cardinals in the final.

The team's offense is rated as the country's best, having scored 192 points, while they also have the meanest defense with only 16 points conceded and just a single touchdown.

"It's been a fantastic season for the team, playing very well and securing back-to-back divisional titles," club chairman Jack O'Beirne said.

"We're certainly not finished yet, though. The national finals is what we've been working towards all season.

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