YOUNGSTERS from Chester-le-Street's four comprehensive schools have battled it out in a mini rugby competition.

Under-13 boys from The Hermitage, Pelton Roseberry School, Fyndoune College and Park View Community College took part in a one-off ten-a-side tournament at the Riverside on Wednesday. Park View's A team triumphed on the day.

The event acts as a curtain-raiser to a series of training sessions designed to set up a side to compete in the Durham County District Festival in May.

A ten-week Saturday morning programme starts on January 20 at Chester-le-Street Rugby Club at 10am.

Anyone interested in joining the training sessions and competing for the club should contact Paul Kirsopp on 0191-422 1721.