BEAUDESERT PARK MAGAZINE Autumn 2021
Sport In the absence of a normal Autumn Term fixture list, an internal BPS Cup competition was run. Boys were split into four teams; the Lions, the Bears, the Panthers and the Tigers. For this competition the ‘Ready for Rugby’ touch rugby rules, set out by the RFU, were used. The boys were taught these rules in training before the competition commenced and had the chance to train as a team. Teams played each other twice throughout the season on their usual Wednesday fixture afternoon. It was a well fought competition in all age groups, played in excellent spirit. Mixed ability teams allowed leaders to develop and team spirit to shine through. Despite there being no contact involved, the skillset of each player progressed over the tournament and the children enjoyed the chance to play some competitive rugby. The Year 7 and 8 tournament was a nail-biting contest with three of the teams finishing the league with just 3 points between them. The Tigers took first place with 29 points, with the Lions following hot on their heels with 28 points. The Bears took third spot with 26 points and the Panthers fourth with 15. In Year 6, the Panthers and the Lions battled out for the top spot with the Panthers just tipping the results in their favour by one point. The Bears came in third and the Tigers fourth. The Year 5 league table saw the Lions leading with the Bears in second place, the Panthers in third and the Tigers in fourth. JG
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