South-East School 7s Rugby gala day

Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 12:00 AM
Rugby Vic Media
by Rugby Vic Media
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The South East 7s Rugby Gala Day was held at Moorabbin Rugby Club this week with 25 teams from 11 schools participating throughout the day across the four age divisions. We would like to congratulate all participating schools in what was an exciting and jam-packed day of rugby 7s!

What was particularly pleasing was the participation of returning schools who previously had been involved in our Gala Days, and the talent we saw returning. Contesting the U14’s boy’s Grand Final were Fountain Gate SC and Trinity Grammar which provided many a highlight and a combination of individual and team brilliance.

The final proved to be a high scoring affair with Fountain Gate SC proving their strength and knowledge of the game, to win 39-0.

In the U14 girl’s Grand Final it was exciting to see a mix of players ranging from those who have been involved in rugby for many years with those who had laced up the boots for the first time. The speed of the game was matched only by the physicality with Fountain Gate SC’s prowess eventually proving too much for Patterson River SC, winning 26-0. In the U16 boy’s, it was a sea of green, as early favourites Fountain Gate SC 1 took on Fountain Gate SC 2.

Fountain Gate SC 1 were dominant once again through the pool stages and this form continued through to the final, where they finished up with a win 33-7. The U16 girl’s competition exhibited an enthusiastic approach to the game with a number of players seemingly indicating an ability to play at the high level. The two undefeated teams for the day, Fountain Gate SC and St Peter’s College Cranbourne, came up against each other in a well contested game. However, Fountain Gate SC just proved too strong and we’re able to break through to win 21-0.

Congratulations must go to Fountain Gate SC, who were once again the powerhouse teams of the day, proving that their Rugby Academy is proving to be a brilliant platform for developing and nurturing talent.

The teams that finished the day in the top half of the pool deservedly progressed through to the State Championships and will provide strong representation for the eastern region.

Congratulations to the following teams who will progress through to the State Championships:

U14 GIRLS: Fountain Gate SC & Patterson River SC

U14 BOYS: Fountain Gate SC & Trinity Grammar School

U16 GIRLS: Fountain Gate SC & St Peter’s College Cranbourne

U16 BOYS: Fountain Gate SC 1 & Fountain Gate SC 2

Congratulations also to the following students who were awarded Player of the Day:

U14 GIRLS Player of the Day: Koreti Leilua (Fountain Gate SC)

U14 BOYS Player of the Day: Ben Lindeman (Trinity Grammar School)

U16 GIRLS Player of the Day: Talya Cunnington (St Peter’s College Cranbourne)

U16 BOYS Player of the Day: Moses Poreo (Fountain Gate SC)

On behalf of the Development Team we would like to thank all staff, referees, Noble Park SC volunteers and Moorabbin RUC who helped with the running of the day and particularly extend our gratitude to the schools, teachers and players for participating in this event.

RESULTS:

U14 BOYS

Pool A 1st: Fountain Gate SC 2nd: Mentone Grammar 3rd: Hampton Park SC

Pool B 1st: Trinity Grammar School 2nd: Mooroolbark College 3rd: Patterson River SC

GRAND FINAL: Fountain Gate SC 39 v Trinity Grammar School 0

U16 BOYS

Pool A 1st: Fountain Gate SC 1 2nd: Hampton Park SC 3rd: Cranbourne SC 1 4th: Patterson River SC

Pool B 1st: Fountain Gate SC 2 2nd: Cranbourne SC 2 3rd: St Peter’s College Cranbourne 4th: Emerson School

GRAND FINAL: Fountain Gate SC1 33 v Fountain Gate SC2 7

U14 GIRLS

1st: Fountain Gate SC 2nd: Patterson River SC 3rd: Presentation College Windsor

QUALIFYING FINAL: Presentation College Windsor 5 v Patterson River SC 5 (first try scorer)

GRAND FINAL: Fountain Gate SC 26 v Patterson River SC 0

U16 GIRLS

Pool A 1st: Fountain Gate SC 1 2nd: Hampton Park SC 3rd: Cranbourne SC 1 4th: Noble Park SC

Pool B 1st: St Peter’s College Cranbourne 2nd: Patterson River SC 3rd: Cranbourne SC 2 4th: Presentation College Windsor

GRAND FINAL: Fountain Gate SC 21 v St Peter’s College Cranbourne 0

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