The U18 and U16 Sevens can be very proud of their achievements this week at the National Schools’ Sevens, the world’s largest rugby tournament, with some 7000 boys and girls competing annually.
The U18 Sevens, despite only having a squad of 10, two of which were injured during the tournament, showed tremendous skill and spirit, beating King’s Bruton, Sir William Borlase, Caterham, Bedford Modern, Clifton College and Denstone College. The squad reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Tonbridge, who went on to win the tournament. After winning the West of England Sevens earlier on this month, the U18 Sevens are now ranked 6th in the country.
The U16 Sevens stormed through the play-offs to reach the quarter finals, fighting off tough competition from RGS High Wycombe, Forest (London), King’s Worcester, Sherborne and Whitgift. The team narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals after putting up a valiant fight against St. Joseph’s College, Ipswich.
Dr Steven Connors, Headmaster at Monmouth School said, “We are delighted with both the U16 and U18 Sevens’ results. The dedication and determination of the players and staff has been tremendous. This tournament, along with the results of all our teams this term, has proved that Monmouth School can more than hold its own against the big boys of school rugby, and we are very proud to fly the flag for Welsh rugby”.
