YOUNG rugby league players were given a real treat this week in the run up to the World Club Series clash between Saints and Sydney Roosters.

Youngsters from ten clubs across the town were invited to a special training session at Cowley with members of the Saints squad.

Atter the session the under 11s Blackbrook, Thatto Heath Crusaders, Haydock, Pilkington Recs, Clock Face Miners, Portico Panthers, Haresfinch and Newton Storm, Liverpool Lions and Orrell St James were taken to Langtree Park where they met some of the Sydney Roosters stars.

Bernard Platt was there to take these wonderful pictures.