RUGBY

OUR Lady of Sion School Year 7 rugby team has celebrated winning the Southern Area Schools Partnership Contact Rugby Tournament, held at Worthing Rugby Club.

The afternoon was organised by Sussex Rugby Football Union, and gave the teams the chance to enjoy some coaching sessions, which were followed by the tournament.

The Sion team won all their matches, beating Rydon School in the final 5-0. The team will now go forward to represent the Southern Area Schools Partnership at the county tournament, to be held this month.

Team captain James Mapley said he was extremely pleased with the team's performance and they were looking forward to the next stage of competition. Their PE teacher, Steve Danes, said: "The boys worked hard in every match.

"All the players gave their best and showed both good attacking and defensive skills. The final match against Rydon was very close, but a late try from Harry Forest gave us the win."

The team were a mix of experienced and players new to the sport.

They were: James Mapley (captain), James Burn (vice- captain), Benjamin Ardern, Harvey Bevan, Oliver Carpenter, Harry Forest, Martyn Swift, Florian Panzieri, Brendon Kruger, Jeremy Parker, Angus Raiman, Jack Roberts, Samuel Robinson and Toby Johnson.