Head's Newsletter 6 March 2020

WALES RUGBY TOUR 2020

Tiffin U15s were given a sterner test against Madrid and had to play exception- ally well in tough conditions to win by five scores to one in the end. After a generous feed laid on by St Brendan’s RFC we made the short journey over to Cardiff and check in to our YHA. The next day was filled with activities in- cluding mini golf, bowling, laser quest and, the highlight, a tour of the Principality. Storm Jorge had the last word that night and our last fixture, due to be played in Cardiff, was called off. We managed to get time on the 4G at Bristol grammar school on the way home to play an inter club game which saw the boys from two differ- ent ages group compete well and learn more about each other’s playing style which will prove invaluable in the future. Exciting times lay ahead for both of these teams and what a side they should make come the top end of the school.

It was exciting to take away, for the first time in a long time, a junior rugby squad to the sunny climes of Wales. We set off with 42 boys from the U14 and U15 sides and 4 staff members on a wet and gloomy Friday afternoon. Our first stop was Bristol Uni- versity sports ground where we were due to play two touring sides from Madrid. The U14 s, who are as strong as we’ve had in recent times, proved to be far too strong for the two time Madrid league champions and cruised to victory in their game.