Trust schools prepare to compete in the world’s largest school’s sevens rugby tournament

Trust academies Nailsea School and Kings Academy are thrilled to have been selected to compete in the prestigious 2023 National Schools Sevens Tournament at Rosslyn Park, the largest tournament of its kind in the world with schools competing from across the UK and internationally. The tournament runs over five days starting on 20^th March, with students battling it out for the coveted prize.

Last year, Kings Academy U16 girls had great success as runners up, narrowly losing in the final against Ivy Bridge. The U18 girls also competed last year, reaching the knockout stages of the tournament. This year, Kings Academy are competing with teams in U14 and U16 Boys and U14 and U16 Girls, which has been kindly sponsored by Kings Fitness and Leisure.

The Nailsea School squad are competing for the first time this year in the U16 Colts boys category, selected as one of the 275 teams in this category. The students of Nailsea School were thankful to have received sponsorship from Pure Comms, JSR, and the Nailsea School PTA as well as working on fundraising themselves to help cover the costs of a new kit, away-day hoodie and travel. 

Mrs Elliott, Headteacher at Nailsea School said: 

“I am so thrilled that our Under 16 Colts are on their way to Rosslyn Park. The team have worked hard both on and off the pitch to make this happen. Well done to them and to their coaches – they should be very proud of the success they have earned.”  

Mr Gavin Ball, Chief Executive of the Trust said:

“It is wonderful to see students from Nailsea School and Kings Academy taking part in such an incredible tournament. Their hard work training for this opportunity is an inspiration to us all and we wish them every success at Rosslyn Park.”