THERE'S a big weekend of amateur Rugby League in store at Bobbies Lane.

For St Helens Crusaders are hosting a 10-a-side festival.

Competitions cover all the age groups, ranging from under eights through to open age.

Play starts at 10am on Saturday and Sunday and there will be games throughout each day.

Admission is free and there will be refreshments, snacks and bar facilities available.

The action continues on Bank Holiday Monday, when UG Lions stage their 18th annual seven-a-side competition.

It involves two groups of five teams, with the top two in each group meeting in the semi-finals.

The action kicks off at 12.30.

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