Private School News

Durham School U16s win Inaugural Weston Sevens

The Durham School Under 16 Sevens team has won the inaugural Weston Sevens Competition held at Durham School on Wednesday 18 March. On a glorious spring day they remained undefeated in their 5 matches to lift the trophy which was presented by Mr Michael Weston, former Durham School pupil and former British Lion and England captain.

Victories in the group stages against Dame Allan’s (40-0), Ampleforth College (14-7) and Harton Technology College (26-7) secured a semi-final place against Ashville College who they beat
20-12.

In an exciting final (their second encounter of the day with Ampleforth) Durham won through by 26 points to 10. In the Plate competition final RGS Newcastle beat Harton 21-7.

Congratulations go to all the participating teams who made the event so successful: Durham School, RGS Newcastle, Barnard Castle, Ashville College, King’s Tynemouth, Dame Allans, Harton Technology College and Ampleforth.

Photo: Winning U16 Durham School squad in action