Who recalls the Whitney Sevens Rugby tournament for all the island schools back in the 60’s and thru to the 90’s? There was a revival of this entertaining rugby format at Somersfield Academy on December 9th 2010. The idea was the brain child of Garth Lorimer-Turner ably assisted by Patrick Topley and his Mariners colleagues and Dave Crofts.
The Sevens tournament had participation from the following schools at three age groups (U12, U14 and U16) – Sandy’s, Saltus, BHS, Somersfield with Whitney Institute and Bermuda Institute also having players represented on the teams above. The event was well attended by parents, friends, students, coaches and school teachers and the core values of rugby union (teamwork, discipline, enjoyment, respect and sportsmanship) were on display throughout the tournament. The games were both competitive and played in a good spirit with all players taking pride in representing their schools.
Results
Under 12 – Champions Sandy’s
Somersfield Tigers 10 Sandy’s 15 Somersfield Lions 5 Sandy’s 15 Somersfield Lions 10 Somersfield Tigers 10
FINAL
Sandy’s 15 Somersfield Tigers 5
Under 14 – Champions Sandy’s Tigers
Sandy’s Lions ` 10 Somersfield 25 Sandy’s Tigers 25 Somersfield 10 Sandy’s Lions 10 Sandy’s Tigers 25 Sandy’s Lions 15 Saltus 20 Saltus 10 Somersfield 25 Sandys Tigers 30 Saltus 20
FINAL
Sandy’s Tigers 20 Somersfield 15
Under 16 – Champions Saltus
Somersfield 15 Saltus 15 BHS 5 Saltus 30 Somerfield 30 BHS 5
Final
Somersfield 10 Saltus 30
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