NEWS

Brighton College win at Sussex Sevens

Tuesday 9 March 2010 (UR7s)

Brighton College School took the coveted SET Tours Sussex Open Sevens title in dominant fashion by beating John Fisher School 50-14 in a one-sided final at Christ’s Hospital.

John Fisher’s superiority and fitness told on a stamina sapping afternoon with the day’s finale refereed by Wayne Barnes.

In front of a crowd of over 1000 spectators, Brighton College, coached by Master i'/c Nick Buoy, were impressive throughout the day ruthlessly sweeping aside Dulwich (33-0), Worth (36-0) and Bridgend (35-5) in the group stages.

A dispatching of Eastbourne (43-0) in the last eight continued their run before putting in their most impressive win of the day against last year’s champions Whitgift in the semi-final.

John Fisher showed their strength in depth, entering two teams, with the first VII easing through the pool stages past Caterham, KSC Wimbledon and w/o through Greshams.

They weren’t troubled by Preseli in the quarter-finals (43-0) and beat the always dangerous Tonbridge 26-14 in an absorbing semi-final, that ultimately sapped their energy ahead of the final.

In the Plate Competition, Welsh team Bridgend College lost a tight final to Saracens feeder Oaklands School 24-19.

Epsom College Ladies went one better this year by beating Cranbrook School of Kent 17-7 to become Champions of the Girls Tournament.

With over forty schools involved, Guinness Premiership Referee and Tournament Director Sean Davey said, “This was an excellent day and advert for youth rugby and sport in the region. All the players should be congratulated for their athletic skills and sportsmanship displayed throughout and I am pleased that a Sussex school has taken the title.

“I would like to convey my thanks and gratitude for all those that supported this event, particularly our sponsors, the professional players and referees, and all the staff and visitors that made this event such a memorable occasion”.

MAIN RESULTS:

SET Tours Sussex Open Sevens Trophy Final 2010:
Brighton College 50 John Fisher School 14
Plate Competition:
Oaklands 24 Bridgend College 19
Girls’ Competition:
Epsom College 17 Cranbrook School 7