East Midlands (@EastMidsRugby) hosted Staffordshire (@StaffsRugby) at Northampton Casuals (@CasualsRFC) for the closing match of the Bill Beaumont Cup in Division 2.
Staffordshire opened the score line early in the game with an interception 3 minutes into the match. Henry Knox was well placed to take advantage of a loose pass in the East Midlands formation, sprinting to the line and giving Staffordshire an early lead and the psychological advantage at the start of the game.
Read MoreEast Midlands (@EastMidsRugby) hosted Warwickshire (@WarwickshireRFU) at Northampton Old Scouts (@NOSRFC) for the opening match of the Bill Beaumont Cup (@BillBeaumont) in Division 2.
Both teams started with a pace more akin to a game of Rugby 7s than the 15 a side match. As if to wear each other out in the early stages both sides played at a blistering rate under an unusually warm sun. Any expectation of settling into a sensible pace didn't seem to cross the mind of either team as they continued their high speed antics to the end.
Read MoreEast Midlands grabbed the first try but things were soon levelled up as Ashley Elvers struck.
Read MoreXRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
Some of the girls that attended the development day
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girls in the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
U18 Ampthill Girls enjoying the end of the tournament
U18 Ampthill Girls enjoying the end of the tournament
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
Ampthill U18 Girls let off steam…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
U18 Ampthill Girls enjoying the end of the tournament
U18 Ampthill Girls enjoying the end of the tournament
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
U18 Ampthill Girls Playing at the Can-Can
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
ONs help Bletchley make up the numbers due to injury
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
Peterborough U18 showing that fancy footwork can help
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
U15 Girls Supporting the U18s
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
Ampthill U15 showing how to get through a log jam…
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
Megan Parry showing determination as she progresses towards the line
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
XRugby 7s is a new format of Rugby with the emphasis on enjoyment and low on commitment. The game is quicker, with fewer players and able to be played almost anywhere. The contact element remains but other elements have been tweaked compared to Rugby 7s or the full 15 person Rugby Union game.
U15 girls showing that nothing is held back
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)
The East Midlands Rugby Union hosted a development day for U18 and U15 girls teams at Towcester to promote this new format of the game and allow the girl sin the area a chance to play games in a tournament format.
Match Store: 20180930 EMRU x7 Development Day
