The Rosslyn Park London Floodlit Sevens Winners 2008 - The Army

The F7s again this year hosted some fantastic sides with some amazing 7s pedigree with The Army being the eventual winners, beating Harlequins the defending champions 31 points to 12 in the final.

There was a Schools exhibition match that took place before the Final, which proved to be a hotly contested match between Epsom College and John Fisher School (two schoools that often feature very highly in the rankings at the Rosslyn PArk National Schools Sevens). The rugby was of an exceptional standard but there could be only one winner unfortunately and Epsom just scrapped through for the victory 27 - 26. Rosslyn Park would like to congratulate all of the lads & staff involved, to thank them for taking part on the night and to wish them all the very best for the future!

The Air Malta ‘Player of the Tournament’ trophy was awarded to David Howells from London Irish. He was selected by the match officials as the player that stood out most for them throughout the event. Congratulations David, well done!  

Thanks to all of the sponsors, spectators, teams, match officials, volunteers and to anyone else that helped in any way to make the Rosslyn Park London Floodlit Sevens 2008 such a great success and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!!!

More results and information to come. 

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Rosslyn Park Floodlit Sevens - Wednesday May 7th 2008

£10 entrance on the night 

London’s premier Floodlit Sevens Tournament is fast approaching so why not come down and watch the following great sides in action:

• Harlequins

• London Irish

• Saracens

• The Army

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• Loughborough University

• London Scottish

• London Welsh

• Richmond

• Esher

• Rosslyn Park

All of the actions starts at 5pm and goes on until the Final that will be held at 10.30pm. For the full draw and match schedule please click on the link below:

2008 Teams and draw

For more information about the night click on the flyer below or call 020 8876 6044:

F7s 2008 Flyer

Please note: Parking will be strictly limited on the night so if you could use public transport it would be very much appreciated!

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Tom Cuff-Burnett attacks for Rosslyn Park in the Middlesex Club Sevens - see Parknews 74

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The 2007-8 season ended for the Minis on a triumphant note today when the Under 12s and 10s paraded the Etihad Quins Cup trophy at The Stoop.

These two squads have both had tremendous seasons and this was a fitting way to finish.  The Under 12s defeated Tunbridge Wells in their final while the Under 10s shared the trophy after a hard fought final against Effingham & Leatherhead.

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Russ Forster presented with Rosslyn Park Player of the Year by Chairman John Adair story - Parknews 73

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On the last Saturday of the season we had glorious sunshine and 90 happy little Park minis playing their hearts out supported by hundreds of spectators. Graham Robson, Ed Cotterell and the team did a wonderful job and we hope this event becomes an annual fixture.  Put your money on next years 7s bringing home plenty of silverware - they were magnificent.

It was great that so many came for the last day of the season.  The Dad’s 7s was as usual fiercely competitive but all retired afterwards for the barbecue and many tales of derring-do this season.

News reaches us of another great tour for the 12s.  After a day sailing on the Solent, a squad of As, Bs and Cs took on the finest teams in Hampshire and Dorset at the Isle of Wight Festival and ended runners up in a pulsating final.

Many congratulations to all on a thoroughly enjoyable season.  Have a great summer.

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Ed Lewis-Pratt scores for Rosslyn Park at Dings - full story and more in Parknews 72

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The Surrey A festival is so big (with 24 clubs) and the competition so fierce that ultimately you do need a bit of luck to go all the way.  We had some really near misses at Dorking.

The 8s lost their semi final 8 tries to 7.  This squad has had a phenomenal season with by far the best record of any Park U8 team for over a decade. I know they will be very relieved to get rid of the tags!

After crushing all others in their group, the 10s were beaten by a single try by the eventual winners.  The manner of the defeat was hard to bear, any attempt by Park to play rugby being disrupted by a side who  gave away an astonishing 15 penalties.  They will be the stronger for the experience: my goodness, this is an extraordinary team.

After winning their group, the 12s dominated but could only draw their semi final and lost out because of a slightly inferior record in their group games.  The final itself was a draw: there is nothing to choose between these top three sides in Surrey.  The 12s have been a credit to the Minis since they started. To each one of the squad: ave atque vale. 

Meanwhile the “Most Improved Squad” prize goes without doubt to the 11s who have developed steadily over the season and who saved their best performance for the season finale.    These guys will be challenging for honours next season.

Like the 10s, the 7s and 9s also came second in their group, both missing out on the semis by one try.

Add to this outstanding performances by the 8s Bs and Cs at Reigate and a comprehensive drubbing by the 10s B team of the Bank of England As and you have another fine all round show.

Next Sunday we sign off in style.  The 12s are sending a squad on a rather nautical tour of the Isle of Wight for the weekend during which they will play in the Vectis Festival.  The rest of us will be at the main ground from 9.30am.  There will be the chance for some games and some end of season speeches.  The 1st XV will also join us.  The parents’ 7s will take place from about 11.15am.  There will be a barbecue as usual.  Stand by for more details. 

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There appears to have been some confusion caused by the announcement in this weeks Parknews (71), regarding membership subscriptions.

By way of clarification this increase only applies to the ‘Non-Playing Membership’, ‘Playing Memberships’ will remain as they are.

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Richard Mahony’s winning kick v Havant - full story and much more in Parknews 71

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