Young rugby siblings Ben and Erin go into

BEN and Erin Stott are making history after the siblings represented Lancashire and Littleborough, making it only the second time it has happened this century.

Ben (aged 14) and Erin (aged 13) have made a rapid rise through the Littleborough youth sides to Sale Sharks development player pathway to now representing their county.

Ben is a powerful player who reads at the game thoroughly and displays exceptional ball handling skills. He has come through the Boro mini and junior sections from age nine and for the past three seasons has represented the Manchester District in the Sale Sharks DPP.

Following intense training this year he has managed to get through to the Lancashire county trials, where he was selected to play prop for the U15s Boys squad. He made his debut for Lancashire County on January 4 at Burnage RUFC winning against Cheshire.

Coming up through the Boro Pink Warrior movement is Erin, who is in her third season at Littleborough.

Erin trailed for Lancashire county in September and along with two other U15s and six U18 girls from Littleborough, she was selected for the squad.

Erin is the youngest of players in the U15s squad and was recognised for her strength and rapid runs earning her a place on the wing.

She made her debut for Lancashire back in November at Tyndale RFC against Durham where she successfully helped Lancashire to a victory with her first county try.

Both players are a credit to their coaches’ hard work. Erin’s coach Danny Lawlor has persevered the lively and abstract dynamics of girls rugby,