Le Pontet, the French rugby league club visiting Knottingley High School, left on Sunday for their home in Provence. All 38 members had taken part in sporting and leisure activities while guests of Knottingley pupils and parents over the Easter holidays. During the visit Le Pontet seniors won two games and lost two while the juniors won three and lost one. On Thursday, at Knottingley Rugby Union Club's ground, two Knottingley High School teams beat two teams from Le Pontet at Rugby League. A reception was provided by the club's women's section and presentations were made.

Le Pontet gave a remembrance trophy of friendship to Knottingley RUFC and Knottingley High School gave a trophy to be known as the John Hall Trophy, in memory of a RU club member who died this year. This trophy will be presented annually by the club captain to the group or person who gives most service to the club.

On Friday the French boys were taken to Whitby for the day and a disco at night. On Saturday the two final games were played. Le Pontet juniors were up against a new youth team which has recently sprung up in Knottingley, and the seniors against Knottingley High School's under 16 team. A leaving party was held at the Green Bottle Inn, Knottingley, when ‘best player’ trophies were presented by both teams. At a final reception at the school the vice-chairman of the governors, Mr. G, Clark, presented personal gifts to each of the French party. Knottingley High School is now planning to take a party to France for a return visit next Easter.