Peebles crowned Sevens champions

May 1, 2016 at 5:30 pm

Pictured alongside Stephen Kemp (left) and Charlie Kemp (right) of sponsors Orkney Builders Contractors Ltd, Peebles won a first Sevens title since 2008.

The sun shone on the Orkney Rugby Sevens yesterday afternoon as Peebles won a first Sevens title since 2008, beating Orkney 19-0.

In the end 11 teams entered the competition after Caithness pulled out and it was Orkney — comprising of current members of the First XV and Under-23 player of the day Sam Croy — and Borders side Peebles who contested the final. In the end, it was ultimately a one-sided affair with the visitors showing greater sharpness and attacking intent.

Fellow visitors Grangemouth made it back-to-back victories in the Plate competition while Orkney’s William Thompson was named as the Orkney player of the day.

Full report will be in Thursday’s The Orcadian.