Since returning after the Christmas break the rugby matches have been occurring in quick succession for the U13 team, as we have been entered into 2 Cups and some 7 a-side competitions.

So far this term the team have been highly successful reaching the quarter finals of the TSSSA cup, with the next game against Bede Academy and reaching the final of the County Cup v Dame Allans. A full update will be provided in the next newsletter so watch this space.

In terms of other successes the U13 team took part in the NSB 7s on Thursday 26th February at Northern RFC. Having been placed in a tough group, including last year’s winners, we knew that we had to start well. The team beat Red House 25-0, Emmanuel College 24-5 and then last year’s winners Mowden Hall 43-0. As winners of the group we were into the Semi-Finals and ended up playing the best overall runners up from the 3 groups. This happened to be Red House who wanted to prove a point after losing in the group match. After a hard fought semi the boys won 19-5 to book their place in the final.

The final was against a big physical Gosforth Central Middle team but this didn’t faze the 3River boys, through some superb tackling and exceptional skill they beat them 27-0 to claim the trophy. To win a 7’s competition by scoring so many tries and only conceding 2 in the whole day in a remarkable achievement and proves the commitment the boys have to each other on the field.

I would also like to thank Darren Cunningham for giving up his time to coach the boys; I know they learnt a lot from his expertise in 7’s. Fingers crossed for the up and coming County Final – Good luck boys!!