The Conservators were honoured to once again play host to the National Schools Sevens Tournament this year. The Tournament began in 1939 and has been played at the Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields for the last 30 years. In previous years the games have been split between the REMPF and adjoining Merton Playing Fields. This year, for the first time, we hosted all the matches at REMPF.
16 public schools founded the original Sevens Tournament but such was the popularity of the event that it soon spread to the massive event it is today, with some 7,000 schoolboys and girls from grammar, comprehensive and preparatory schools also participating. The Tournament also has an internation feel to it with many of the UK schools playing host to teams from South Africa, Eastern Europe, Hungary, Switzerland and Kiev.
Many famous names began their illustrious carreers playing in the tournament, including Gareth Edwards, Rob Andrew, Rory Underwood, Lawrence Dallaglio, Phil de Glanville, Tim Rodber, Neil Back, Rob Wainwright, Craig Quinnell and Matt Dawson.
We wish all the teams taking part in today's finals the best of luck!
