Sunday, 5 August 2012By Roger Holmes
The inaugural 'Touch Rugby' Competition was hailed a mighty success by those who took part last Saturday.
Blessed by decent weather with just a shower at the tea time interval, it was a thrilling riot of open rugby played in excellent sporting spirit.
Chef de mission Bob Wilkinson organised a baffling league structure that only he could understand, but all the games got played on time anyway. This was followed by the top four going into a play off system.
Unsurprisingly, as the tea time refreshments were timed for just prior to the play offs, the play somewhat declined in overall standard, as the toll of burgers and beer took hold.
The winners were 'Phat Boyz & Slim' - who had a clever tactic; the larger team members blocked the try line, whilst the lycra cladded slimmer players caused a diversion leaving the coast clear for the speedsters to run in the tries.
'K9 Plums' were gallant runners up, followed by 'The John Proctor Experience' & 'The Purple Headed Yoghurt Slinger' tied in third place.
All in all a good prelude to the season proper and to be repeated next year.
Thanks to Bob Wilkinson for orgainising, Arron Shread for the printing and to Tatt & Jacko for slaving over the BBQ.
Photos available in the Photo Album below.
