Girls’ U16A VII Reach Semi Finals
The Girls’ U16A VII, composed entirely of Year 10 and Year 9 players, showcased their talent and determination at the prestigious Northampton Saints Series Sevens Tournament held at Oundle School, reaching the Semi Finals. Despite being the smallest side in the competition, the team relied on their speed, agility, and clever use of space to compete fiercely against more physically dominant teams.
The tournament began with a challenging match against the reigning champions, Royal Latin School. Although our girls showed promising moments, they couldn’t quite match the physicality of their opponents and lost the game. However, this initial setback served as a valuable learning experience.
In their second game, the team faced the hosts, Oundle, and demonstrated their true potential. Playing fast, expansive sevens, they secured a convincing 31-10 victory. Building on this momentum, they went on to defeat Stamford, a team of Year 11 players, with a disciplined and high-energy performance, winning 21-10 and earning a place in the Main Cup Semi Final.
The Semi Final against Oakham, who would eventually win the tournament, was a hard-fought battle. Our girls pushed their opponents to the limit, displaying resilience, and skill, despite the loss. Reaching the Semi Finals as the youngest team in the competition was a remarkable achievement, and the girls should be incredibly proud of their performance and growth throughout the day.
Head of Rugby, James Clark, commented: “The team should be incredibly proud of their performances and their journey in this tournament. To reach the Semi Finals of such a competitive event, especially as the youngest team there, is a testament to their hard work and dedication. This team is only just getting started, and the future is looking incredibly bright!”