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Berkhamsted Group | 15.03.2018

Berkhamsted’s Rugby 7s tournament a great success for 80 UK schools  

Berkhamsted’s Rugby 7s tournament a great success for 80 UK schools  

Schools travelled from far and wide, including 17 schools from Wales, to take part in the Berkhamsted Invitational Rugby 7s on Sunday 11 March.

Held at Chesham Road and Kitchener’s Fields, Berkhamsted’s tournament is now in its 29th year and has become one of the most anticipated school rugby events in the nation.

64 teams took part in 192 matches for the U13s tournament while 16 teams participated in 7 fixtures each for the newly expanded U11s festival.  Under RFU regulations, the competition format was a ‘waterfall tournament’ to focus on development and participation rather than finding an overall winner.

A fantastic day’s rugby for our Junior School @MGS_PEandSport team, who travelled to @RugbyBerko this weekend for the 7s tournament. Looking forward to returning next year! #rugby #sevens #juniorschoolhttps://t.co/BzrAY02gNR pic.twitter.com/URs8V870HP

— Manchester Grammar (@MGSMagic) March 12, 2018

Thanks @RugbyBerko for our day at your 7s , first time at the event and what a great experience for our pupils. pic.twitter.com/zfUDg7xTjl

— PE Department (@YBBSport) March 11, 2018

Outstanding talent

There was some outstanding young talent on display and undoubtedly the coaches and players thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Berkhamsted’s Head of Rugby Ben Mahoney said “The tournament wouldn’t happen without Graham Burchnall.  Year after year Graham has continued to run this event with great success.  He has built this tournament into one of the most sought after U13 Rugby 7s events in the country.  It wouldn’t happen without the brilliant organisation.

“A big ‘thank you’ must also go to Mr Anthony Gillam for running the U11s event.

“Finally, thank you to all of those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to allow both events to take place, from ground staff to referees, volunteers and administration staff. I don’t want to name everyone at the risk of missing people out, but, thank you once again to all involved.”

 

What a brilliant day at @rugbyberko today for the 7s tournament. So proud of @QueensSch yr 8 boys. Played 6, won 4, draw 1, lost 1. Super attitude and effort all round boys at a well run event. Thank you to Mr Ridgway and Mr Smith for their dedication. 🏉💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/8wENFpQUGK

— Justin Phillips (@phillipstaffy) March 11, 2018

Ben Mahoney, Head of Rugby. 

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