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Another great Olney 7s tournament

Another great Olney 7s tournament

Olney Rugby26 Jun 2016 - 18:11
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Quality rugby, despite the downpour!

The 10th anniversary Olney 7s tournament was another great occasion at the weekend, with quality rugby the name of the game despite a downpour halting play for 90minutes.

The annual event still produced many engaging encounters in the 146 games, despite the challenging conditions.

With scenes that could easily have been Glastonbury in the mud, spirits, sportsmanship and celebrations were evident throughout the
day for what is the biggest tournament of its kind the area.

The Brakspear Men Open saw Rugby Agents and Sherrards Assassins, last year’s winners, go out in two very close semi-finals. It was Ilkley 7s who took the Olney 7s Trophy beating Coventry Nighthawks in the Final where 7s experience showed to win 19 – 5.
Tom Jubb of Coventry Nighthawks was named Brakspear player of the tournament.

The Stimpsons Eves Men’s Social Tournament was won by
the Stinger 7s with Olney Rapscallions taking the plate.

In the Lamorna B&B Ladies Open the Snowballs team, including a number of familiar Olney faces were awarded the Trophy after winning their final against Camp Hill 20 – 0.

The Girls 7s saw Buckingham win the Under 13s tournament; Newark the Under 15s; and, Esher & Cobham Swans take the Under 18 title.

Congratulations to all of the teams who came along and a big thank you to organisers Tom Winter, Dave Smith, James Hawken and Paul James. All of the volunteers who set up, ran the bar, managed pitches, sorted car parking, were ball boys, served food, and all those who helped clear up on Sunday - thank you!!

Find out more about Olney 7s tournament on the event website.

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