Kirkwall Mini Rugby Tournament 21-9-19

The Orkney RFC Mini sections from the East, Kirkwall and West gathered on the training pitch at the back of the Clubhouse on Saturday 21st September for the annual Kirkwall Mini’s Tournament. 
The weather was fantastic with not a cloud in the sky and the pitch conditions were also dry underfoot. In total there were around 80 girls and boys taking part.

There were three Primary 4/5 squads, one from East, Kirkwall and West and they all played a couple of matches each.  This was the first time that the Primary 4 players have played in a full tournament with contact and none of them looked out of place. 

The Coaches were all happy with the quality of rugby considering that they have only trained for a couple of weeks before this.  West came out winners on the day with East being runners up and Kirkwall coming third. Following the tournament matches the teams were brought together to have a Barbarians match to get everyone playing and make the most of the unseasonable weather.

There were four Primary 6/7 squads, one from East, Kirkwall and 2 from West and they all played three matches each.  The older teams play a slightly longer match and scrums and rucks are incorporated into the games. 

All of the matches were played in great spirit.  Again, the Coaches were all happy with the quality of rugby considering that they have only trained for a couple of weeks before this. 
West Green came out winners on the day with East being runners up, Kirkwall third and West Black fourth.

The Kirkwall section wishes to thank all of the kind food contributions and helpers who served it.  They would also like to thank the referees, teams and supporters for making it a great day.

N.M.