Slough RFC's u8s impress as club hosts the Wynford Phillips Festival

Slough RFC’s u8s team for the festival

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Slough Rugby Club welcomed youth teams from seven clubs to play in the Wynford Phillips Festival this month.

The festival was a great experience for all of the clubs including Slough’s u8s, who combined well to score several tries in their first couple of games against Windsor and Farnborough 2nds.

Archie Millard, Matthew Quincey and Zachary Norton linked up well in those matches, but the side’s game against Phoenix 1sts provided a sterner test, which prompted some great defensive play from Ammar Nazer, Ethan White and Izzat Salim.

A tough game followed against Wallingford, with Naryan Sandhu heavily involved in the play before Slough’s final game against Farnborough 1sts saw Ahmadh Refaye and Aaqib Faiz get their names on the scoresheet.

Slough U8s coaches Anthony Millard and James Quincey were delighted with how the team fared. Anthony said: “Our U8s did extremely well. The festival was great experience to finish the rugby season.”

Slough RFC spokesperson, Mary Blumbergs, added: “We welcomed players from 7 clubs to our youth festival this year.

“There was some great rugby on display, all played with Rugby Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship at the forefront.

Our club fundraising efforts did well as did Frimley Health who attended to raise funds for the ENT unit.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to all of our volunteers, both ahead of the day and on the day itself, who made this year’s festival a successful and enjoyable day for all.”

Teams from Andover, Farnborough, Phonenix, Pinner, Slough, Staines, Wallingford, Windsor all played in the festival.

Slough is looking for more players to strengthen all of its youth squads.

All boys and girls aged seven and above are invited to get in touch for a free taster session.

No experience is necessary and all abilities are welcome.

Email kidsfirst@sloughrfc.com for details.