Before the Christmas break the GRFU held a festival of rugby which included a touch rugby tournmanet and a "State of Origin" full 15 a side match.
Five teams competed in the friendly touch rugby tournament with some exciting matches which were fill of running and chasing from the mixed bag of players. Touch rugby gives a chance for the less experienced players to compete alongside the more experienced players. Young players, some still in their teens, played alongside national team players and veterans in what proved to be an entertaining end to the year.
Christmas Social Touch Rugby Tournament & "State of Origin" Rugby Match
22nd December 2016
Next up came the "State of Origins" match. Here players from across the Super IV's league, others visiting the Rock or back from studies had a chance to play in what was by no means a friendly match!
A Gibraltar selection played against players originating or born outstide Gibraltar. This would see many National team players on opposing sides. With selectors in the stands the match was of a high tempo. The Gibraltar selection were to take the lead from the start.
The match intensituy provided an exciting end to the first part of the season.
Touch rugby is played every Tuesday from 6.30pm-7.30pm at the DTC and every Thursday from 8pm-9pm at Westside School.
If you are interested in playing please contact: [email protected]
Photos Courtesy of Stephen Ignacio
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