On Thursday 30^th April over 160 year 5/6 Boys and Girls from 13 primary schools across South Leeds, took part in the Leeds South School Sport Partnership Tag Rugby Festival at Royds High School.

The event was preceded by a 6 week Rugby coaching programme, delivered through the Leeds City Council Community Sports Coaches scheme in partnership with Hunslet Hawks and the Leeds South School Sports Partnership.  All of the schools taking part had fun learning the Fundamental skills of the game, and for many of the children it was their first experience of playing Tag Rugby.

The Festival was a great opportunity for the children to test their skills and compete with other schools in what was a very enjoyable occasion! With 2 groups of 8 teams playing 7 minute matches over 4 pitches, the games were played in great spirit and with some fantastic skills on display! After the group rounds the teams finishing top in each group played for first place, a game which saw Churwell Primary coming out winners against Woodlesford primary, after extra time was needed to decide the contest!

The proceedings came to a close with a presentation by Hunslet Hawks and Papau New Guinea  World Cup Stars Nico Slain, Charlie Wabbo and Michael Mark,the children really enjoyed meeting the players and receiving their autographs!

The day was a great success thanks to the schools involved, the School Sports Partnership and a special thank you to the volunteers from Oulton Raiders, Joseph Priestly College and Royds High School who did a great job by encouraging the children, officiating matches and helping the event run so successfully.

For more information please contact Seth Foster (Rugby League Community Coach) or visit www.hunslethawksrl.co.uk