Rosslyn Park National Sevens Tournament
The Rosslyn Park National Sevens Tournament proved to be a day of immense effort and growth for our school teams, as they faced tough competition and displayed commendable resilience and skill.
Senior Boys Sevens: The Senior Boys Sevens team made the journey to the prestigious Rosslyn Park National Sevens with high hopes. They were placed in a particularly challenging group, and despite the tough competition, they showed real moments of class throughout the day. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure a win, falling short in all three of their group-stage matches. However, their determination and skill under pressure were clear, and there were flashes of brilliance that suggested a bright future ahead. Though the results didn’t go their way, it was a fantastic learning experience, and the boys can be proud of their effort.
U14 Boys Sevens: The U14 Boys Sevens team entered the tournament with the ambition of making it through to day two. They played with great heart, but a narrow loss to the team that eventually finished in second place meant they fell just short. The team secured 1 win and 1 draw from their three group-stage matches, which placed them 2nd in their group. This was a fantastic achievement for the young players and a strong indicator of the promise they hold for the future. Their performance demonstrated a level of maturity and tactical awareness that will serve them well in future tournaments.
Senior Girls Sevens: The Senior Girls Sevens team also took on the challenge of the Rosslyn Park National Sevens, and their campaign started strongly with a fantastic win in their first group stage match. This early success raised hopes for a deep run into the tournament, but unfortunately, they faced tough opposition in the remaining games. Despite playing some of the best teams in the competition, the girls showed significant development throughout the day, showcasing the hard work they’ve put in over the year. Their performances were filled with skill and determination, and though they didn’t advance past the group stage, their growth and development as a team were evident.
All three teams represented the school with pride and determination. While the results didn’t always go their way, each group displayed resilience, skill, and potential. The future looks bright for these young athletes, and with continued hard work, there’s no doubt they’ll continue to develop and make waves in future competitions.
Girls Rugby Season Wrap-up
The girls’ rugby season saw a mix of results, including some agonisingly narrow defeats that could have easily left a feeling of being slightly short-changed. However, the year has seen no shortage of success in other, far more important ways. The first game on the 1st XV pitch at Grists (a commanding win to boot), the second involvement at the Dave Morris Cup that saw Tiffin field two full teams for the first time, the third annual tour this time to Cambridge and most notably the biggest squad to date with over thirty girls having represented Tiffin across this year. The only sadness is in saying goodbye to our Year 13s who have been fantastic custodians for the girls’ rugby programme. They leave sizeable boots to fill for the incoming Year 12s, but their example will only serve to encourage even more girls to take up the game!
