IT'S MANCHESTER AT THE DOUBLE!
City of Manchester completed a British League Super 5s double at Lancaster as their girls easily defeated City of Coventry 6-1 in the match to decide the women's title. With the men's trophy already secured by Manchester, the women went into their final game knowing that a draw or win would guarantee them top spot. Annie Clapperton led the way for Manchester with four goals. Manchester men finished their programme in the grand manner, scoring seven in the final period as they beat Solihull 17-10.
Earlier, Invicta claimed runners-up spot in the men's Super 5s - the club's best-ever performances - with a thrilling 10-9 victory over Cheltenham. Two goals by Jack Waller decided the match in the final, tense minutes, Invicta having survived a four-minute period a man down at the end of the first period after having a player excluded for brutality.
Day one at Lancaster had provided plenty of thrilling action for the BBC cameras, which were covering matches live to the water polo world via the red button, the BBC Sport App and online. See News and Results pages for more details.
Above: It was a hectic weekend in the pool at Lancaster . . . busy, too, on the balcony where players and ex-players took a turn at commentating for the BBC - and did a superb, professional job! L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli, chief commentator Alan Anderson, of Portobello, with Coventry's Claire Walmsley, and Paul Metcalfe, British League referee with strong Caledonia connections. Photos: Trevor Hyde.
Earlier, Invicta claimed runners-up spot in the men's Super 5s - the club's best-ever performances - with a thrilling 10-9 victory over Cheltenham. Two goals by Jack Waller decided the match in the final, tense minutes, Invicta having survived a four-minute period a man down at the end of the first period after having a player excluded for brutality.
Day one at Lancaster had provided plenty of thrilling action for the BBC cameras, which were covering matches live to the water polo world via the red button, the BBC Sport App and online. See News and Results pages for more details.
Above: It was a hectic weekend in the pool at Lancaster . . . busy, too, on the balcony where players and ex-players took a turn at commentating for the BBC - and did a superb, professional job! L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli, chief commentator Alan Anderson, of Portobello, with Coventry's Claire Walmsley, and Paul Metcalfe, British League referee with strong Caledonia connections. Photos: Trevor Hyde.
Other News:
NEW RULES: The League is preparing to operate the majority of new FINA rules next season. See News page.
BWPL AGM: A reminder that the British League annual meeting takes place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport on Sunday, 19 May, noon.
NEW RULES: The League is preparing to operate the majority of new FINA rules next season. See News page.
BWPL AGM: A reminder that the British League annual meeting takes place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport on Sunday, 19 May, noon.
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The British Water Polo League was launched in 2010 following the successful merger of the men's National League and the National Women's Water Polo League. We have gone from strength to strength since then and the 2018/19 season features a full complement of 63 teams - 39 men's and 24 women's.
Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.
